This chapter highlights the key role of the gender dimension in enhancing ocean literacy, focusing on the necessity to close the gender gap in education, research, and policymaking in the realm of ocean protection. It centres around the Ocean Incubator Network (OIN) project, which exemplifies how integrating gender considerations can significantly influence research and education outcomes as well as teamwork dynamics. After an analysis of the gendered impacts of climate change and the prevalent gender disparities in STEM and research sectors, the chapter underscores the challenges faced by women and the imperative for gender equality to foster effective and inclusive environmental policies. The core discussion then moves to the analysis of the OIN Project’s adoption of a gender-focused approach, emphasizing feminist research methodologies that empower women and girls to share their unique insights and experiences. This strategy not only enhances research and education but also cultivates inclusive spaces and paves the way for visionary leadership models that redefine and shape the future of ocean literacy.