MarcoPolo Ocean is an interactive digital platform designed for children, allowing them to engage with the beauty and complexity of the ocean in a creative and fun way. Through the app, kids can participate in various activities, such as making dolphins jump, building coral reefs, and exploring the deep sea. This "digital sandbox" fosters an interest in the ocean, which remains one of the least explored areas on Earth, encouraging young minds to dive into creativity and learning.
The app features six engaging build-and-play activities that introduce children to the diverse language and imagery associated with ocean life. Each of these activities, such as creating coral reefs or learning about marine mammals, is designed to be playfully narrated and animated. This helps to reinforce important vocabulary, essential characteristics, and fundamental ocean concepts, making the learning experience both enjoyable and educational.
In addition to structured activities, MarcoPolo Ocean offers a free play mode that allows children to explore a vast underwater world at their own pace. Kids can navigate the ocean using submersibles and boats, and they can populate the ocean with over 30 different species of marine animals. By engaging in interactive exploration—such as tapping, dragging, and swiping—children learn about the habitats and behaviors of various ocean creatures, promoting curiosity and hands-on learning.
The app also emphasizes self-directed discovery, instilling early skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Children are introduced to concepts such as the variety of marine species found in different ocean depths, the construction of vessels like boats and submersibles, and the unique characteristics of fish and marine mammals. MarcoPolo Ocean ensures a safe and secure environment for children, as it strictly adheres to privacy policies and does not collect or share any personal information.