Tanya Satish
There are stories that inspire, and then there are those that fundamentally reshape how we understand fear, resilience, and our relationship with the natural world. The journey of Paul de Gelder belongs firmly in the latter. A former Army and Navy veteran turned global ocean advocate, Paul’s life changed forever during a shark encounter that […]
Tanya Satish
Summer is supposed to feel like freedom. Sun on your skin, salt in your hair, late sunsets, beach days that blur into laughter. But for millions of young people with visible and invisible disabilities, summer travel still comes with questions most people never have to think about: Will I be able to access the beach? […]
Elsie Gabriel
On the remote coral island of Kadmat in Lakshadweep, surrounded by turquoise lagoons and fragile marine ecosystems, one tourism operator is redefining what inclusion in ocean spaces can look like. Nazar PK, Managing Director of Makai Villa and its ocean experience center, has been quietly creating opportunities for children with disabilities from local special schools […]
Elsie Gabriel
At dawn along India’s western coastline, the sea wakes before the villages do. Fishing boats move into uncertain waters while women remain onshore, cooking,cleaning,caring for families, and carrying generations of invisible labor tied to the ocean but rarely recognized within it. For many girls born into coastal and Indigenous fishing communities, the shoreline has long […]
Elsie Gabriel
Meet Javed Choudhari is a dynamic Indian wheelchair basketball player and national gold medalist who has represented India in para-sports with distinction. An avid adventurer, outdoors enthusiasts, versatile digital creator, he is also a passionate dancer, guitarist, and bike rider, known for breaking stereotypes around disability through his active lifestyle and achievements. Currently associated with […]
Tanya Satish
The principle of “Leave No One Behind,” central to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reminds us that sustainability and inclusion must go hand in hand. At Ocean School, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to connect with the ocean, learn from nature, and participate in environmental conservation-regardless of ability. In a […]
Tanya Satish
Accessible Ocean Tourism is no longer a fringe conversation—it is becoming one of the most powerful frontiers in truly sustainable travel. Across the globe, conversations around inclusion often remain theoretical, discussed in conference rooms and policy documents. But in places like Sodwana Bay, South Africa that conversation is being lived, breathed, and experienced beneath the […]
Freyja Thomson Alberts
The Ocean has a long history of being a place for human wellbeing. Since Victorian times, people have used so called ‘blue prescription’ escapes to the sea as a way to improve both physical and mental wellbeing. However, this experience isn’t something that is available to everyone in society.The Ocean for All programme is an […]
Tanya Satish
“Diversity is being invited to the party; inclusion is being asked to dance.” — Verna Myers This well-known quote captures the essence of what diversity truly means. Diversity recognizes that people come from different backgrounds, cultures, identities, and abilities. Inclusion ensures that everyone is welcomed, respected, and able to fully participate. In the context of […]
Tanya Satish
Women, Accessibility, and the Future of Ocean Tourism March is often associated with renewal—new seasons, new ideas, and renewed commitments. It is also the month that celebrates International Women’s Day, a global reminder that progress toward gender equality requires constant action. Before speaking about oceans and tourism, it is worth clarifying an important idea: accessibility […]