Law No. 11.103 on the State Policy for the Promotion of Ocean Culture within the State of Rio de Janeiro.

This Law creates the State Policy for the Promotion of Ocean Culture, aimed at raising awareness, educating and mobilising society about the importance of the oceans for environmental, social and economic sustainability. The participation of the Brazilian Navy, Merchant Navy and Port Authority may be sought through partnerships and agreements. The State Policy for the Promotion of Ocean Culture may be implemented through the following actions: environmental education programmes in public and private schools on the importance of conservation, promoting sustainable practices related to the oceans, seas and their biodiversity; educational campaigns to raise awareness about the impact of marine pollution, especially plastics and solid waste, and the importance of the oceans; encouragement of scientific and technological research related to the oceans; partnerships with public and private institutions, non-governmental organisations and local communities; appreciation of the maritime history of the State of Rio de Janeiro; awareness campaigns on climate change and rising sea levels.