DepEd partners up with OceanX to immerse learners in ocean education

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) and OceanX forged a partnership to deliver "immersive ocean education" to Filipino students, emphasizing the vital importance of ocean conservation and research. 

The US-based firm will develop "in-port activations" that will offer learners hands-on educational experience along with experts in marine science and ocean conservation and research, along with this is the opportunity on science expeditions using the most advanced research equipment and media vessels in the world.

Two programs would be offered under the memorandum of agreement: the Young Explorers Program which is designed for learners between ages 18-24 and the Early Career Explorers Program which is designed for early career professionals aged over 25 with "less than five years of professional experience."