The Ocean Map book to be launched by National Maritime Museum

Fahad Redha

April 28, 2026
3 min read

The Ocean Map book to be launched by National Maritime Museum

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2026, the National Maritime Museum will be publishing a new illustrated book, The Ocean Map, as well as hosting a free festival where families can “explore the wonders of the ocean.”

Written by Aimee Mook, ocean expert and museum creator, The Ocean Map will be published on 4^th June 2026, presenting the ocean as a “single, connected system using the Spilhaus projection. It will “guide readers through deep ocean trenches, glaciers ,coral reefs, wind farms, shipping canals, and other natural and human-made features.” The book will also prove explanations of the many processes of the oceans, as well as habitats, biodiversity, climate, and renewable energy.

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The Ocean Map draws on the National Maritime Museum’s work on ocean literacy, hoping to encourage readers to see the world from an “ocean-first point of view.” The book was written for younger audiences as well as anyone beginning to explore ocean science, highlighting how people and animals rely on the ocean, and how scientists study the vast, interconnected environment.

Locations featured include Challenger Deep, the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, the Great Barrier Reef, the Suez and Panama Canals, and Thwaites Glacier. Click here to pre-order a copy of The Ocean Map.

Image: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.

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Fahad Redha

Fahad is the Content Editor at EyeOnLondon, overseeing the publication’s editorial output across news, culture, and lifestyle. With a background in journalism from the University of the Creative Arts, he brings a broad range of experience from local London reporting in Kensington & Chelsea, where he held roles including motoring, events, and health editor. At EyeOnLondon, Fahad plays a central role in shaping content and maintaining editorial standards. His work spans everything from daily news to feature coverage, with a particular strength in motoring and events. He also incorporates photography into his reporting, adding a visual layer to many of his stories. Fahad joined EyeOnLondon in February 2021.