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Ocean Literacy: Background, Future Drivers, and Opportunities

2021
In this introductory chapter a brief overall introduction is given in which current trends in ocean sciences, relevant for the development of ocean literacy, are sketched. In The ocean as the planet’s life support system, the history of oceanography is briefly discussed, and a number of characteristics of the ocean are mentioned.
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Scientists for Ocean Literacy: An Ocean Decade Project to Empower Scientists as Ocean Champions

Marine Technology Society Journal, 2022
Abstract The Ocean Decade project “Scientists for Ocean Literacy” is helping marine scientists become more actively involved in public engagement. Scientists have the power, knowledge, and passion to explain the importance of the ocean for the planet. But scientists cannot do this alone.
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Empowering sustainable development through Ocean Literacy: the UN Ocean Decade Scientists for Ocean Literacy project by EuroGOOS

The UN Ocean Decade Scientists for Ocean Literacy project, led by EuroGOOS, is advancing the integration of ocean literacy into the core activities of European research institutions and public agencies. As an official action of the UN Ocean Decade, this project promotes ocean literacy as a critical enabler of sustainable development and aims to enhance
Alicia Blanco   +2 more
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Ocean Literacy is Key to Preserving Our Oceans and Coasts

Marine Technology Society Journal, 2004
The article reviews the effect of both the U.S. Commission of Ocean Policy and the Pew Commission reports on our understanding of the degrading condition of our oceans. It lists the following four goals in contributing to an 'ocean-literate' America: to invest in higher education in science and technology fields relevant to the oceans; to develop an ...
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Ocean Literacy and Science Clubs: fostering ocean literacy and climate action in Brazilian education

Developing a generation of students who are critical, proactive, and integrate science with citizenship is essential for driving societal change to combat climate change and promote ocean sustainability. In alignment with global educational movements like Blue Schools and public policies supporting a Blue Curriculum, Brazil has established the Ocean ...
Andrezza Justino Gozzo   +5 more
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