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Ocean Literacy in the USA

Explore the importance of ocean literacy in the USA and beyond, and learn about the efforts to educate people about the ocean's influence on their lives. Discover the seven essential principles of ocean literacy and the global networks promoting this knowledge.

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Ocean Literacy in the USA

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  1. Ocean Literacy in the USA Craig Strang Associate Director, Lawrence Hall of Science

  2. The Challenge in 2002 • Ocean topics mostly ignored in US K-12 education • Ocean scientists not involved in education • No consensus on what should be taught K-12 • American public largely ignorant of the importance of the ocean in their lives.

  3. The Response • 12 Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence funded by NSF (Tier 1 research universities/large aquariums and museums) • National Marine Educators Association(small influential professional association, grass roots) • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (US government agency) • National Geographic Society (large NGO) • College of Exploration (trusted, democratic distance learning medium) • Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California, Berkeley (University/K-12/informal) Ocean Literacy represents consensus, none owns it The goal was Credibility not Credit!

  4. The Definition Ocean literacy is an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean. An ocean-literate person: • Understands the Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts about the ocean; • Can communicate about the ocean in a meaningful way; and • Is able to make informed and responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.

  5. Seven Essential Principles of Ocean Literacy

  6. Ocean Literacy Scope & Sequence Far more useful for practitioners www.oceanliteracy.net

  7. Ocean Literacy around the world

  8. European Marine Science Educators Association

  9. EMSEA-Med

  10. Asia Marine Educators Association

  11. African Ocean Literacy Network Started in December 2017 More than 70 people from 22 African countries

  12. Other networks

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