The International Pacific Marine Educators Network Conference was held this past summer in Tokyo and Iwate Prefecture. At the main conference, attended by 20 marine educators from 8 countries, 4 themes concerned with possibilities for reconstruction following the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami were addressed and discussions held on the significance and contributions of marine education towards reconstruction in coastal areas. Along with further strengthening the international network of marine educators, I hope to contribute to the sustainable use and conservation of the global environment.