The First Conference on Ocean Literacy in Europe was held on 9 October 2012 in Bruges, Belgium, and attended by 110 participants from 15 countries, all with a strong interest in ocean education and marine science communication. The Conference was organised by the European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA), a non-profit organization which provides a platform for ocean education and promoting ocean literacy within Europe. For more information on the Conference and its results and future perspectives, please visit the Conference's website.