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How to use Storytelling to Empower Your Ocean Project

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Don’t let the impact of your ocean project go unseen

Marketing and communications within the ocean industry require time, storytelling skills, and specialized expertise—resources that many ocean projects often struggle to access.

Without these, even the most significant initiatives can fail to gain traction, build awareness, or secure funding, leaving their full potential unrealized.
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Share the impact of your ocean project with the world

The How to Use Storytelling to Empower Your Ocean Project Workshop is an immersive experience designed to equip your team with the ocean storytelling techniques they need to make sure your project is seen.

Whether you're managing a collaborative ocean project, driving research, or building the latest ocean tech, this workshop will help you captivate funders, engage stakeholders, and ensure your project’s success through compelling and impactful narratives that capture the nuances of the ocean industry.

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"It was a thoroughly enjoyable workshop and I learned a lot. I am so pleased that you highlighted the importance of having a story when promoting or selling one's products. We will be putting our learning to good use on our new website and would highly recommend others to reach out to you for this same learning. Thank you Natalie."

Angela Smith, Monkeys by the Sea

Unlock the three powers of
‍ocean storytelling for your ocean project

Connection

Stories connect people emotionally to your mission.
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In the workshop, you’ll learn how to craft narratives that resonate deeply with funders, stakeholders, and the public—bringing them on board with your ocean project’s vision.
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Retention

Stories make information memorable.

We’ll teach you storytelling techniques that help your message stick, ensuring your audience understands and remembers the significance of your ocean work long after the conversation ends.
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Inspiration

Stories inspire action.

By the end of the workshop, you’ll have the tools to create narratives that drive real-world impact—whether it’s securing funding, building partnerships, or motivating your team toward a common goal.
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Choose your ocean storytelling workshop experience

3 hours in-person

$2000 CAD + travel

This format offers a hands-on experience with live group activities, collaborative learning, and expert feedback. It dives deep into ocean-industry-specific storytelling strategies, making it an excellent addition to professional development programs or conference agendas.
Who's it for?
Ocean project or communication teams
Conferences or events
Accelerators or cohorts
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2 hour virtual

$100 per person

Participants will engage in collaborative breakout sessions and receive real-time feedback on their ocean storytelling techniques. This format is ideal for those looking to improve their ocean-industry-specific storytelling in a flexible, accessible learning environment.
Who's it for?
Ocean project leads or teams
Communications or marketing directors
Founders, CEO's and directors
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Thank you so much for the 'Ocean Storytelling’' workshop at Oceanovation!We really enjoyed attending it. It made us think more sharply about our own story, which is still very much intertwined with my story as the founder. It's great to see that we can separate this and create a narrative with everyone in our company that aligns. Thank you!!

Ruth Rottine, Wettermerk

Meet Natalie Gilson, your workshop host:

Natalie is a dedicated ocean storyteller, creative strategist, and science communicator with nearly a decade of experience in the world of creative services, communications and marketing.

As the Head of Ocean Science Communication at Pisces RPM, Natalie has helped a myriad of ocean projects craft compelling narratives that resonate with funders, stakeholders, and the public.

Driven by a deep personal mission to use art and creativity to help save the ocean, Natalie connects with others who share this purpose. She understands the unique challenges of the ocean industry and tailors her storytelling techniques specifically to its needs.

Through her workshops, she equips ocean-focused teams with powerful communication tools designed to highlight their passion, ensure their message resonates, and create lasting impact.
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Don't let the story of your ocean project go untold.

Share your ocean story in the most impactful way possible, with the How to use Storytelling to Empower Your Ocean Project Workshop.

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