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A team of educators and researchers designed a course centered on Ocean Literacy and climate science, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of marine systems and environmental challenges. The course, including its 7-day field experience in Baja California Sur, Mexico, focused on Ocean Decade Challenge #10, restore society’s relationship with the Ocean. The purpose of the course was to examine impacts of climate change from a local to a global perspective by studying whales and their migratory patterns. Between the months of November and April, right whales visit the North Carolina coast on their migratory journey to Georgia and Florida where they mate, calve, and spend the winter. This same phenomenon occurs with gray whales as they migrate the Pacific Ocean to the protected lagoons of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Using whales as a focus, students met for weekly seminars exploring contentious environmental issues facing the marine mammals in both areas. Students heard from various stakeholders who provided multiple perspectives on the complex issue of human impacts to both marine ecosystems. This chapter discusses the rationale behind the course creation, its framework, student learning objectives, and course assignments. It examines the course’s impact on students’ understanding of whale migratory patterns, their engagement in advocacy projects for species protection, and their knowledge of Ocean Literacy. Additionally, it highlights students’ sense of connectedness to the Ocean, their agency in marine conservation, and includes reflections and future plans for course revisions.