10 Sessions
60 Minutes
What’s waiting for you
01 Introducing Frank Schweikert
Get to know Frank Schweikert and why he chose to dedicate his life to saving the ocean.
02 What will you learn
Frank introduces the topics she will talk about throughout this class.
03 What is an ocean?
Explaining the basics of the oceans and the global distribution of Earth’s water.
04 Humanities and economies dependence on the ocean
Understanding the marine ecosystem and why humanity and economies depend on ocean resources.
05 Impact of Climate change on the world’s ocean
Frank talks about the impacts of sea level rise, ocean warming, acidification and biodiversity loss.
06 Marine pollution and plastic waste
Exploring forms, current extent and future outlook of marine pollution.
07 Sustainable Development Goal 14
Frank talks about SDG 14 – Life below water; its importance, and the implications and measures associated with it.
08 Solutions for saving the oceans
Frank discusses possible solutions, his favorite case studies, and best practices for corporations.
09 How companies can act
Providing companies with an action plan to protect the ocean.
10 Conclusion
Frank concludes by emphasizing how everyone can contribute to saving the oceans and securing a sustainable future.
Frank Schweikert
Frank Schweikert is a German journalist, biologist, entrepreneur, and environmental activist. He founded the Deutsche Meeresstiftung (German Ocean Foundation) and is renowned for his efforts in ocean conservation and climate change awareness. Schweikert is also the founder of the research and media ship Aldebaran, which focuses on marine research and environmental communication. He has initiated various projects to combat marine pollution and support sustainable ocean practices.
Your course
Frank will guide you through the importance of ocean conservation in this course. He will explain the vital role oceans play in supporting life on Earth, as well as the challenges they face from climate change, pollution, and overexploitation. Throughout the session, Frank will highlight actionable solutions and strategies that both individuals and businesses can implement to protect our oceans. By the end of this course, you’ll have a deeper understanding of how we can all contribute to safeguarding this crucial resource for future generations.
