MC4Oceans
Builds and posts
Welcome to MC 4 Oceans, home to all of our ocean conservation resources. Click through the incredible builds and articles our volunteers have written about the ocean while learning a cool fact or two.
If you want to learn more, we have a list of resources to contact, visit, or explore down below!
The Churaumi Aquarium
Original Photo Taken Minecraft Pixel-Art Rendition The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, part of the larger Ocean Expo Park, is renowned for its massive Kuroshio Tank, one of the largest aquarium tanks in the world. This tank is home to a variety of marine species native to the Kuroshio Current, a powerful ocean current that flows along
Minecraft Ocean Artwork – Human Duality
Human Duality Artwork Showcase and Author Interpretation My creation, titled Human Duality, depicts the juxtaposition of a diver admiring a small fish in pristine blue ocean water, and pollution surrounding a factory owned by a large corporation. My inspiration behind the wark was a diver and ocean photographer Álvaro “Mekan” Herrero. As a fellow
Lionfish Invasion and The Island School
Real life reference Minecraft build Lionfish are a non-native, invasive species that has permeated much of the Atlantic Coastal region. From their bright coloration and many spines, their appearance is almost beautiful. Beyond the fact that they are destroying the natural ecosystems everywhere they are. Lionfish are such an issue because the native ecosystem has
Sardines and Overfishing
Sardines are a fish many people know about. Extremely common in supermarkets and stores, they’re the “chicken of the sea.” These small fish swim in schools of thousands, twisting and turning in near unison. Mesmerizing. What’s cool about these fish is that they move together like a single animal. They have sensing organs called neurocysts
Sea Horse Conservation
Minecraft Rendition of a Sea Horse Photo Taken at the Big Island in Hawaii Endangered species are animals, plants, or any organism that is on the verge of extinction. From spiders to birds to even bugs, these endangered species are testaments of billions of years of evolutionary history and natural beauty. Many have been driven
Plastics In Our Oceans
Plastic Bottle Littered on Beach Minecraft Rendition Real World Image Plastics in our oceans and on our beaches – a crisis that many know about. Yet the actual scale is not common knowledge, and how horrible the pollution actually is is something many don’t know much about. From the Center of Biodiversity, “billions of pounds
Still curious? Check out these awesome resources below!
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is a California ocean-conservation organization and aquarium focusing on educating visitors on the beauty of the local waters coupled with the necessity of ocean preservation. It features numerous exhibits, such as the Kelp Forest, Open Ocean, and Tide Pools. From feeling and holding marine life to watching sea otters do tricks in the water, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is a treasure trove of oceanic knowledge. They even offer ocean conservation summer and school-year activities such as the Student Oceanography Club and Teen Conservation Leaders.
The Blue Frontier Campaign is a United States based initiative focused on bringing the citizen or everyday person to the forefront of ocean conservation, partnering with more than a 1000 small to large conservation groups. The main goal is to bring out the citizen’s voice and protect our “public oceans.”
The Island School is a pre-kindergarten through PhD institution on the Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas focused on giving a transformative experience through sustainable living and conservation-focused education. The students interact and learn from climate change and marine experts while being knee deep, metaphorically and physically, in the Caribbean ocean.