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Students Explore the Ocean’s Smallest Life Forms Through Art as Science Without Borders® Challenge
Some of the most important life in the ocean is invisible to the naked eye. Microscopic marine organisms produce oxygen, support marine food webs, recycle nutrients, build sediments, and even help regulate Earth’s climate. These tiny organisms are the foundation of ocean ecosystems, and they are the...
One Month Left to Enter Our International Student Art Contest, the Science Without Borders® Challenge!
There’s still time to enter this year’s Science Without Borders® Challenge! Students must submit their artwork by March 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, for a chance to win scholarships of up to $500.
The theme for the 2026 Science Without Borders® Challenge is: Microscopic Marine Life. This year,...
Crossroads of Change
Today marked a significant milestone in our journey—our first port of call in Latin America. We woke up to the gentle hum of the Peace Boat docking in Cristóbal, Panama. After a day of learning and connecting at sea, the promise of setting foot on land brought fresh energy and anticipation.
The morning...
Sailing into Community
After a few whirlwind days on land, today gave us something we hadn’t had yet—time at sea. We spent the day aboard MV Pacific World, Peace Boat’s vessel, getting our sea legs and settling into life onboard as we sailed toward Cristóbal, Panama.
This isn’t your typical cruise. The Peace Boat is part...
Blue Innovation for a Sustainable Future
Our final day in Jamaica began as Peace Boat’s MV Pacific World docked in Montego Bay, which the organization frequently visits. While stepping aboard a ship with more than 1,700 passengers was an adventure in itself, the heart of the day centered on something far more impactful—the Blue Economy Forum,...
From Knowledge to Action: Saving Mangroves in Salt Marsh
We kicked off our second day of the Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs program with a short journey from Montego Bay to Salt Marsh in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica, where we immersed ourselves in learning about one of the most vital and vulnerable coastal ecosystems: mangroves.
Our day began with a workshop led...
From Sea to Soul – Rastafari Indigenous Village
As the sun dipped toward the horizon, we transitioned from the sea to the soul with a visit to the Rastafari Indigenous Village near Montego Bay. There, we were warmly welcomed into a community deeply rooted in spirituality, nature, and cultural resilience.
This meaningful relationship with Firstman,...
Diving into Discovery Bay
The Peace Boat US Youth for SDGs cohort embarked on an immersive learning journey in Jamaica. As a guest educator for the Peace Boat with local knowledge, I had the honor of introducing 13 passionate youth to the country and facilitating an unforgettable day exploring marine science and cultural heritage.
During...
Charting a New Course for Youth Empowerment: Introduction to the Caribbean and Latin America Peace Boat Voyage
At the core of global change are often the simplest beginnings—a conversation, a shared vision, a spark. One such spark was ignited in December 2023 at the COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai, where I met Emilie McGlone, Director of Peace Boat US. We immediately connected over our mutual commitment to...