Dissemination of information relating to the oceans
Problems involving ocean space are closely interrelated and need to be considered as a whole. In order to pursue an integrated ocean policy, it is essential to provide information on ocean related issues to the widest possible audience in an accessible manner. Begun by OPRF before its reorganization into OPRI, this outreach provides cross-sectoral, comprehensive information from the viewpoint of both natural and social sciences to increase interest in ocean related issues and help the foundation in facilitating the formulation of ocean policy.
| 2013 | Ship & Ocean Newsletter renamed as Ocean Newsletter |
| 2004 | Launch of Ocean White Paper, published annually Launch of 150 People's Opinions, a collection of opinions from the Ocean Newsletter, classified by topic from groups of 50 editions |
| 2003 | Launch of Selected Papers from Ship & Ocean Newsletter, an English language publication featuring translations of major opinions from the Ocean Newsletter |
| 2002 | First Ocean Forum |
| 2000 | Launch of Ship & Ocean Newsletter (twice-monthly publication) |