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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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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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The promotive effect of ocean literacy on marine conservation behavior: A qualitative study based on Chinese university students. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
Ocean literacy plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable marine conservation behaviors, yet its underlying psychological mechanisms among university students remain underexplored, particularly within Asian contexts.
Linzhao Wang, Bo Gao, Xiangwei Chang, Li Zhang   +3 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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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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The Global Integrated World Ocean Assessment: Linking Observations to Science and Policy Across Multiple Scales [PDF]

Frontiers in Marine Science, 2019
In 2004, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly approved a Regular Process to report on the environmental, economic and social aspects of the world’s ocean. The Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment,
Karen Evans, Sanae Chiba, Maria J. Bebianno, Carlos Garcia-Soto, Henn Ojaveer, Chul Park, Renison Ruwa, Alan J. Simcock, C. T. Vu, Tymon Zielinski   +9 more
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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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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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Leveraging Networks to Promote Ocean Literacy

Current: The Journal of Marine Education
One of the key approaches to promoting ocean literacy described by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of the United Nations during the Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development is leveraging networks (UNESCO-IOC 2021).
Sarah Pedemonte, Craig Strang, Chia-Dai (Ray) Yen   +2 more
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Exploring Our Oceans: Using the Global Classroom to Develop Ocean Literacy

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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