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The Interactive World Ocean

Ocean for All! The Interactive World Ocean is a touchscreen-based ocean map and invites you to discover the diversity of coasts, seas and oceans and to immerse yourself in different regions of the world. For use in schools, educational institutions and exhibitions.

Take a dive!

This short video showcases the topics and functions of the Interactive World Ocean.

Two hands touch a touch display and interact with the Interactive World Ocean. — The Interactive World Ocean (Picture: DAM, Sinje Hasheider)

The interactive ocean map features simple and intuitive touch-based navigation.

Immersion points open up a view of the underwater world.

The world ocean is explored using

research videos
image galleries
satellite images
data visualizations.

The Interactive World Ocean is available free of charge for educational purposes (schools, educational institutions, and exhibitions).

Registration is straightforward and can be completed via the following form.

Once you have opened the application, our dive tour (PDF) offers a selection of highlights to explore – from the Baltic Sea and the tropics to the Antarctic.

An introduction (PDF) to the Interactive World Ocean is also available.

Further supplementary materials for download, please scroll down.

For the best experience, we recommend using the Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome browsers.

The application is suitable for tablets, touchscreens, smartboards, and large-format touch tables.

Supplementary Materials for the Interactive World Ocean

The following materials support the use of the interactive ocean map in lessons, exhibitions, or other educational settings. Suitable for all age groups, the materials come complete with instructions (in German).

Dive Tours

Dive in and discover the Interactive World Ocean: the dive tours each consist of eight to ten dives that explore a marine region or topic from various perspectives, offering insights into the diversity of the seas. An information box with tips for educational use and an accompanying text make access easier for teachers and anyone interested.

Download (PDF) to print out or use online (in German)

Treasure Hunt

The treasure hunt offers a playful introduction to the Interactive World Ocean: who can solve the puzzles and track down the Dumbo octopus?

Download (PDF) to print out or use online (in German):

Crossword Puzzle

A crossword puzzle guides users through questions about different marine habitats—ideal as an introduction or for learning stations. The texts, images, and videos from the Interactive World Ocean help users find the correct answers and solve the puzzle.

Download (PDF) to print out or use online (in German):

Kreuzworträtsel

The Interactive World Ocean is a product of the German Marine Research Alliance, in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

The Interactive World Ocean is an official project of the UN Ocean Decade. This Decade aims to achieve transformative ocean science solutions for sustainable development, connecting people and our ocean.

The Interactive World Ocean is an official contribution to the EU mission Restore our Ocean and Waters. With a 2030 target, the EU Mission aims to protect and restore the health of our ocean and waters.