Submissions
SeaVoice is currently welcoming submissions for two upcoming volumes.
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Volume 8: East Africa
SeaVoice is excited to collaborate with the UNESCO Ocean Literacy Group on a special East African volume. This edition will highlight the region’s unique ocean stories, communities, and cultural connections, showcasing diverse perspectives from across East Africa.
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Deadline: 15th January 2026
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Volume 9: Indigenous
SeaVoice invites pitches for a special issue centering Indigenous relationships with water. Selected contributions may be featured in both the digital magazine and the print edition, providing a platform for Indigenous voices and stories about their connection to marine environments. Submissions from non-Indigenous contributors must include collaborative authorship with Indigenous partners, listing all contributors on the byline and including a short note about how the collaboration was developed (more information below). This supports respectful, accurate, and community-centred storytelling.
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Deadline: 15th March 2026
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Please read on for more information and submit a pitch for either volume by following the button below.
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Editorial support
Selected contributors will receive editorial guidance, including development of angle and title, copy editing, and respectful fact-checking. SeaVoice aims for a collaborative process that honours contributor voice and community consent.
Co-authorship & ethical practice
SeaVoice requires collaborative authorship when a non-Indigenous person proposes a story about Indigenous communities, knowledge, or cultural practice. Such submissions must list both Indigenous and non-Indigenous contributors on the byline and include a short note about how the collaboration was developed. This policy supports respectful, accurate, and community-centred storytelling.
Accessibility & consent
SeaVoice encourages contributors to include access needs, language preferences, or community consent notes in their pitch. When working with community knowledge, include information about permissions given and how communities wish to be credited.
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Submission requirements (you will be asked for these when filling out the form, link above)
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200-word pitch
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Full name(s) and preferred pronouns for all contributors
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Short bio for all contributors (20 - 50 words)
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Confirmation of Indigenous authorship or co-authorship
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Intended word count (final pieces up to 1,200 words)
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Contact email and preferred pronouns
What happens next
Once contributors have filled out the form (link above), they will receive an email receipt. SeaVoice will then aim to respond to submissions within 30 days where possible.
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