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The "Get Inspired" section of the #myoceanstory hub with four cards that link to a welcome video, a story collection, a blog post, and a crowdsourced story

#myoceanstory hub

Esri and the National Geographic Society

Explore inspiring stories, GIS and storytelling resources, and helpful bite-sized ocean topics for the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Ocean Challenge.
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Access the #myoceanstory hub
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The deep

Esri's StoryMaps team

Go behind the scenes of the Caladan Oceanic expeditions to the deepest parts of our ocean.
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A person looks down at a white laptop next to the words "2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean"

2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Ocean Challenge

Esri and the National Geographic Society

Learn about the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge for Restoring Our Ocean, co-hosted by Esri and the National Geographic Society.
Visit the challenge website
Visit the challenge website
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Featured Storyteller

Dawn Wright

Learn about ocean conservation, GIS and place-based storytelling, and the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Ocean Challenge from Esri chief scientist Dawn Wright.

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Browse story albums by topic

With compelling narratives and effective maps, these curated albums will provide ample inspiration for your own digital storytelling.

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Storytelling tips

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Editors' picks

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An abstract blue and white map scene with prominent yellow lines pushing away from the darker blue areas

Applied GIS

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A grey pencil drawing of the continental United States with blue, red, and yellow pencil shading across the middle

Arts and culture

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A photo of students at desks in a classroom with five Sustainable Development Goals icons displayed across the top

Causes and advocacy

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Nature and environment

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A topographical map of Tennessee that shows county borders and a county dot density display in orange

News and events

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A campfire light glows against trees and mountains with a starry sky above

Travel and recreation

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