. OCEAN RISING .
WEAVING THE OCEAN INTO EVERYDAY LIFE
Ocean Rising connects the ocean to the heart of culture – through music, art, fashion, sport and more – making the ocean visible, valued and loved.
We unite creative voices, cultural leaders and ocean advocates to spark new stories and experiences that deepen our connection to the sea.
Join the movement and help create a world where the ocean inspires us all!
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FASHION DESIGN MEETS THE OCEAN
Packham ventured beneath the sea for inspiration, delivering captivating results in her latest resort collection.
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INSPIRING PEOPLE TO FEEL CONNECTED TO THE OCEAN
Rallying society to protect our ocean through culture, innovation, and shared experience.
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VOGUE CHINA JOINS FASHION DESIGNER AT SEA
Shan Hua created a chaotic life in the form of sculpture, expressing how we have a closer and deeper connection with nature through science and technology.
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WORDTHEATRE AND THE OCEAN: HARRIET WALTER AND FRIENDS
Ocean and theatre - stories, poems and songs from the sea performed in London.
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OCEAN INSPIRED SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOW
Designers and former supermodel Frederique van der Wal bring the Ocean to Fashion in LA.
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HOLLYWOOD'S JASON GEORGE SPEAKS AT OCEAN RISING EVENT
Ocean-loving Jason George tells The Hollywood Reporter “It’s a "no-brainer".
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FROM THE SEA - STORIES, POEMS AND SONGS FROM THE OCEAN
Ocean and theatre come together performing ocean-themed stories, poems, and songs to raise awareness for ocean conservation.
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OH! IS FOR OCEAN - ART SYMPOSIUM
Active Environmentalism Symposium - Join artists and oceanographers for a day of discussions, art, lunch and more.
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UNIQLO DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM THE OCEAN
Global fashion giant UNIQLO is launching ocean-themed embroidery designs across its RE.UNIQLO Studios to spotlight the ocean through fashioh.
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UN OCEAN CONFERENCE 2025
Ocean Rising was busy in Nice at the UN Ocean Conference 2025. Check out some cultural highlights and collaborations from the event!
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MESSUMS EXHIBITION
During London Design week, Ocean Rising collaborated with Messums London to produce 'Material Changes: Creativity and Problem Solving towards a Post-Hydrocarbon World' - an exhibition showcasing artists working with sustainable materials to showcase ocean beauty.
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WILDERNESS FESTIVAL
The Ocean: Our Liquid Universe debuted at Wilderness Festival. In collaboration with the Wilderness Orchestra and Word Theatre, performers brought songs, poetry, stories, music, and natural history to life for a spellbound audience.
To connect people to the Ocean,
we need to connect culture to the Ocean.
JOIN THE RISING
