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Connecting to the oceans: supporting ocean literacy and public engagement [PDF]

Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 2021
Improved public understanding of the ocean and the importance of sustainable ocean use, or ocean literacy, is essential for achieving global commitments to sustainable development by 2030 and beyond. However, growing human populations (particularly in mega-cities), urbanisation and socio-economic disparity threaten opportunities for people to engage ...
Michael Oellermann, Karen Alexander, G R Emad   +2 more
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A Blueprint for Ocean Literacy: EU4Ocean [PDF]

Sustainability, 2022
In this paper, we discuss the importance of the efficient communication of science results to citizens across the world. In order for people to absorb information, we need to understand the principles and apply the best available means to facilitate the process of increasing global awareness of the changes.
CARLOS Garcia-Soto, Izabela Kotynska-Zielinska, Tymon Zielinski   +2 more
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Ocean Literacy for Ocean Sustainability: Reflections From Australia

Ocean and Society
Ensuring a sustainable future for the global ocean requires meaningful dialogue and engagement with society. Around the world, efforts to engage and collaborate with society increasingly emphasise ocean literacy as a potential tool for engaging and ...
Rachel Kelly, Prue Francis, Rebecca J. Shellock, Stefan Andrews, Benjamin Arthur, Charlotte A. Birkmanis, Harry Breidahl, Lucy Buxton, Jasmine Chambers, Emma Church, Corrine Condie, Freya Croft, Cátia Freitas, Shannon Hurley, Emily Jateff, Brianna Le Busque, Justin Marshall, Allyson O’Brien, Gretta T. Pecl, Laura Torre-Williams, Sophia Volzke, Yolanda Waters   +21 more
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Ocean literacy research community: co-identifying gaps and priorities to advance the UN Ocean Decade

Frontiers in Marine Science
IntroductionThe overarching goal of the UN Ocean Decade is to “change humanity's relationship with the ocean.” While this may be a challenge, it is, at the same time, a once in a generation opportunity. How can 8 billion people, including those who don't
Emma Mckinley, Mckinley Emma
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Taking Ocean Literacy Literally: Reflections on Literature’s Influence on Ocean Literacy

Ocean and Society
Throughout history, literature has focused on humankind’s complex relationship with the sea. Although culture, and literature in particular, has offered readers an opportunity to learn about and connect with the ocean realm when it comes to public ...
Michelle E. Portman, Jordana Portman
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Ocean Literacy to Promote Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2030 in Coastal Communities

Education Sciences, 2021
Ambassadors for Biodiversity (EmBio) is an ocean literacy research project that contributes to the improvement of literacy on marine and coastal biodiversity, namely encompassing the areas covered by the Natura 2000 Network, by promoting coastal and ...
Filipa G Ferreira, JOSÉ CARLOS Ferreira, Flavia Silva   +2 more
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The Psychology of Ocean Literacy

Encyclopedia
Ocean Literacy (OL) can be broadly defined as a framework for understanding the complex and evolving relationships between people and the ocean. It is increasingly recognized as a vital component of marine conservation and sustainability efforts.
Brianna Le Busque
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Stepping Out of the Ivory Tower for Ocean Literacy [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019
The Ocean Literacy movement is predominantly driven forward by scientists and educators working in subject areas associated with ocean science. While some in the scientific community have heeded the responsibility to communicate with the general public ...
Kathrin Kopke, Jeffrey Black, Amy Dozier
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Exploring Our Oceans: Using the Global Classroom to Develop Ocean Literacy [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019
Developing the ocean literacy of individuals of all ages from all countries, cultures, and economic backgrounds is essential to inform choices for sustainable living in the future, but how we reach and represent diverse voices is a challenge.
Sarah Fielding, Jonathan T. Copley, Rachel A. Mills   +2 more
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Ocean literacies: the promise of regional approaches integrating ocean histories and psychologies

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2023
The current concept of ocean literacy reflects a prerequisite for achieving ocean sustainability. Existing ocean literacy reflects a fundamentally western view of oceans that works in tension with ocean literacy goals.
Kathleen Schwerdtner Manez, Susanne Stoll-Kleemann, Helen M. Rozwadowski   +2 more
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