Join us for the 2025 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit

The 15th annual Youth Ocean Conservation Summit will take place at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) on Saturday, November 15, 2025. 

This special event will unite young ocean leaders, providing participants with an opportunity to learn about marine conservation challenges and solutions while developing action plans for their own ocean conservation projects. Workshops offered at the Summit allow participants to gain the skills necessary to implement their conservation projects, connect participants to career opportunities in marine conservation, and expose them to opportunities to protect our planet's ocean. 

Registration for the 2025 Youth Ocean Conservation Summit is now closed. Stay tuned for details on our 2026 event. 
The Summit will take place at Mote Science Education Aquarium (SEA) located at 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243 on Saturday, November 15 from 9am-3pm. ​Registration is open to youth ages 13-18. A $30 registration fee includes all Summit sessions, lunch & a YOCS 2025 shirt – admission to SEA is not included, but can be purchased at a discounted rate during registration. 

Thanks to our Youth Ocean Conservation Summit Sponsors



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​Dr. Ellen Prager
Sponsorship of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit directly funds and supports solutions-oriented ocean conservation projects driven by young ocean advocates.