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The Case for Collaboration to Foster Global Ocean Literacy [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019
The global ocean literacy movement began with a collaborative effort of like-minded individuals. This commentary highlights the role of marine education networks in the work of global ocean literacy, and discusses the importance of collaboration and ...
Meghan E. Marrero, Meghan E. Marrero, Diana L. Payne, Harry Breidahl   +3 more
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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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Connecting to the oceans: supporting ocean literacy and public engagement. [PDF]

Rev Fish Biol Fish, 2022
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 ...
Kelly R, Evans K, Alexander K, Bettiol S, Corney S, Cullen-Knox C, Cvitanovic C, de Salas K, Emad GR, Fullbrook L, Garcia C, Ison S, Ling S, Macleod C, Meyer A, Murray L, Murunga M, Nash KL, Norris K, Oellermann M, Scott J, Stark JS, Wood G, Pecl GT.   +23 more
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A Change of Mind: Applying Social and Behavioral Research Methods to the Assessment of the Effectiveness of Ocean Literacy Initiatives [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019
Assessment of environmental literacy and ocean literacy focus on increasing knowledge and awareness. The goal of ocean literacy initiatives is ultimately to enable behavior change (whereby citizens take direct and sustainable action) to achieve ...
Matthew Ashley, Sabine Pahl, Gillian Glegg, Stephen Fletcher   +3 more
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OPINION PIECE Making ocean literacy inclusive and accessible [PDF]

Ethics in Science and Environmental Politics, 2021
Engagement in marine science has historically been the privilege of a small number of people with access to higher education, specialised equipment and research funding. Such constraints have often limited public engagement and may have slowed the uptake
B Worm, C Elliff, JG Fonseca, FR Gell, C Serra-Gonçalves, NK Helder, K Murray, H Peckham, L Prelovec, K Sink   +9 more
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Impact of the citizen science project COLLECT on ocean literacy and well-being within a north/west African and south-east Asian context [PDF]

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
Plastic pollution is both a societal and environmental problem and citizen science has shown to be a useful tool to engage both the public and professionals in addressing it. However, knowledge on the educational and behavioral impacts of citizen science
Marine I. Severin, Marine I. Severin, Marine I. Severin, Lazare Kouame Akpetou, Pavanee Annasawmy, Francis Emile Asuquo, Fiona Beckman, Mostapha Benomar, Annette Jaya-Ram, Mohammed Malouli, Jan Mees, Jan Mees, Ivanice Monteiro, Joey Ndwiga, Péricles Neves Silva, Olubunmi Ayoola Nubi, Yee Kwang Sim, Zacharie Sohou, Aileen Tan Shau-Hwai, Sau Pinn Woo, Soukaina Zizah, Ann Buysse, Filip Raes, Lilian A. Krug, Lilian A. Krug, Sophie Seeyave, Gert Everaert, Edem Mahu, Ana I. Catarino   +28 more
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Awareness of ocean literacy principles and ocean conservation engagement among American adults [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2022
Ocean literacy influences ocean conservation and might have an impact on sustainable development practices. We investigated the knowledge American adults possess concerning ocean literacy principles and ocean conservation behaviors by asking participants
Chris O’Halloran, Mary Silver, Mary Silver   +2 more
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New Book for Elementary and Middle Grades Highlights Ocean Literacy Principle 6

Current: The Journal of Marine Education, 2021
Using stunning photography and real stories of people and groups working in ocean conservation, Planet Ocean: Why We All Need a Healthy Ocean inspires young readers to help spread conservation messages and take action to help the ocean.
David Christopher
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Ocean literacy for an Ocean constitution [PDF]

Global Constitutionalism, 2023
AbstractFirmly cemented in history as a connector of people, a facilitator for trade and transport routes and a driver of culture and heritage, the ocean has directly influenced globalization, and humanity more generally, for generations. While the ocean was perhaps once viewed as infinite and insurmountable, globally our oceans, coasts and seas have ...
Emma McKinley
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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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