Full Description
This first open access volume highlights the critical intersection of Ocean Literacy and initiatives driving positive change during the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (the Ocean Decade). It explores connections between Ocean Literacy and the Ocean Decade's Outcomes and Challenges, with a focus on Challenge 10: restoring society's relationship with the Ocean. Featuring 21 chapters from more than 90 authors from 19 countries, the volume presents global case studies and research-based strategies that promote educational innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and equity. It emphasizes experiential learning, Indigenous knowledge, and inclusive approaches that build capacity for informed action. It provides a foundation for transforming education, research, and engagement through Ocean Literacy and is ideal for researchers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to strengthening Ocean engagement and advancing sustainable development.
Contents
Anchoring the Ocean Decade: Building an Ocean-literate World.- Actioning the Ocean Decade Challenge 10 White Paper: A Theory of Chang.- Delivering Critical Ocean Literacy Initiatives in the Framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.- ScienceOnShore (SOS): A Wake-up Call from the Ocean Literacy Movement.- The TransforMAR Project: A Deep Dive into Ocean Literacy .- Ocean Literacy in a Landlocked State.- Engaging Students with Ocean Technology: A Journey from Floats to Ocean Literacy.- Once is Not Enough: Connecting Students of Color to Their Local Waterways.- Shaping Scientific Literacy: How Underserved Students Conceptualize Marine Scientists and Themselves.- Investigating the Longer-term Student Outcomes of a Two-day Ocean-focused Program for Underserved Youth in Cape Town, South Africa.- Ocean Equity: Unveiling Gender Opportunities and Challenges in Brazil's Ocean Literacy Activities.- Cultivating Ocean Guardians: Evaluating a Novel Pedagogical Model for Enhanced Ocean Citizenship in Basic Education.- The Ocean we have: A Case study at the Ocean Research College Academy.- Whale Tale: Big Challenges Facing the Ocean's Biggest Species.- Ocean Literacy in Science Curriculum: A Quantitative Content Analysis in Sweden.- Development of Aquaponics STEAM Program for Improving Ocean Literacy.- Investigating Ocean Literacy Levels of Pre-Service Science and Social Studies Teachers in Türkiye: The Influence of Gender, Ocean Experience, and Environmental Activities.- Insights from Project SEA: Building Ocean Literacy and Enhancing Marine Science Education through Teacher Professional Development.- The Global Marine Curriculum: Academic Pathways for Sustainable Marine Development.- Scientists for Ocean Literacy: Empowering Scientists as Ocean Advocates.- Co-Designing Transdisciplinary Science for the Ocean We Want: Actions for Scientists to Enrich Ocean Literacy.- Conclusion: Ocean Literacy at a Global Turning Point: Reflections, Foundations, and Future Pathways.
