Milestone completedPrototype
Board game mockup ready
The first mockup brought the board, cards and core components together.
Science. Play. A growing journey.
Impact & Milestones
From an idea to an ocean literacy ecosystem
Blue Biome is a young, independent non-profit initiative connecting marine science, ocean literacy and play. Physical prototypes, connected catalogues, interactive maps and multimedia now form a growing learning ecosystem.
Explore our journey
Blue Biome by the Numbers
Resources developed and made available so far.
Explore the ocean
- Species & species groups
- 108
- Ecoregions
- 24
- Threat & opportunity cards
- 36
- Thematic map layers
- 34
Learn through different experiences
- Digital learning tools2 exploration tools · 3 resource libraries · 1 scenario hub · 3 games · 1 teaching collection
- 10
- Videos in our library
- 42
- Grade-specific teaching guidesFor grades 6–8 · grades 9–12
- 14
- Curated external learning resources
- 20
Access and play
- Website languages
- 9
- Physical prototype versions
- 2
Our Journey
From the first mockup to connected tools and public testing.
- Milestone completed
Association approved in Norway
Blue Biome was approved as a non-profit association in Norway.
- Milestone completed
Website launched
bluebiome.net became the digital home of Blue Biome.
- Milestone completedPrototype
First physical prototype received
The first physical board game prototype was in our hands.
- Milestone completedTested
First prototype tested in Bergen
Prototype one was tested at Bergen board game club.
- Milestone completed
Connected digital tools launched
WebGIS, the Knowledge Graph and the card catalogue launched together.
- Milestone completed
Online solo game released
The Blue Biome solo game became available in the browser.
- Milestone completedEducational pilot
Educational Digital Twins launched
The first educational Digital Twins introduced scenario-based exploration of marine case studies.
- Milestone completedPrototype
Second physical prototype received
The second physical board game prototype was in our hands.
- Milestone completedPre-campaign
Kickstarter pre-campaign launched
The Kickstarter pre-campaign began ahead of board game production.
- Milestone completedTested
CommOCEAN 2026 workshop
Blue Biome was presented and tested with marine scientists and science communication specialists in Bergen.
- Milestone completed
Multilingual digital support introduced
The first multilingual support was implemented across digital resources.
- Milestone completed
Blue Biome presented through EU4Ocean
Blue Biome was presented in the EU4Ocean context at the CMA Black Sea Stakeholders Conference.
- Milestone completed
Online memory cards launched
The Blue Biome memory cards game launched online.
- Milestone completed
Blue Biome arrives in Kenya
Blue Biome arrived in Kenya.
- Milestone completed
Blue Biome joins Partners4Ocean
Blue Biome joined Partners4Ocean.
More milestones
- Milestone completed
Blue Biome statutes created
The association statutes were created.
- Milestone completedIn development
First book writing begins
Work began on the first Blue Biome book.
- Milestone completed
bluebiome.net domain registered
A dedicated domain was established for the initiative.
- Milestone completed
EU trade mark application submitted
An EU trade mark application was submitted.
- Milestone completed
Facebook group launched
The Blue Biome Facebook group launched.
- Milestone completed
YouTube channel launched
The Blue Biome YouTube channel launched.
- Milestone completed
Instagram account launched
The Blue Biome Instagram account launched.
- Milestone completed
EU trade mark application published
The application was published for opposition.
- Milestone completed
Flickr launched
Blue Biome launched its Flickr presence.
- Milestone completed
Bank account operational
The association bank account became operational.
- Milestone completed
LinkedIn account launched
The Blue Biome LinkedIn account launched.
- Milestone completed
TikTok account launched
The Blue Biome TikTok account launched.
Dates follow the milestone record supplied by Blue Biome. A completed milestone may concern a prototype or an activity still developing.
From Development to Learning Environments
Early playtesting and science communication activities are helping shape the initiative. Wider classroom testing, educator feedback and co-creation are opportunities for the next phase.
- Recorded activity
First prototype tested in Bergen
- Recorded activity
CommOCEAN 2026 workshop
- Recorded activity
Blue Biome presented through EU4Ocean
An Independent Initiative
Development has progressed without dedicated project funding.
Blue Biome has been self-funded by its co-founders, Cristian Muñoz Mas and Francesca Confente. We have financed the project's development personally.
We welcome schools, partners and funding opportunities that can help us evaluate, improve and develop the initiative.
People, funding and accountabilityWhat Comes Next
Directions we would like to explore with educators, researchers and partners.
- Co-create classroom pilots and educator resources with schools.
- Adapt scenarios and activities to local marine environments.
- Expand species, ecosystems, language options and interactive experiences.
- Evaluate learning outcomes and strengthen scientific and educational review.
- Build partnerships and seek funding for broader testing and development.
Help Us Take Blue Biome Further
Explore the ecosystem, discover the game or start a conversation about learning together.