Navigating Ocean Literacy in Europe: 10 years of history and future perspectives

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Published: Mar 31, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/mms.26989
Keywords:
Ocean literacy sustainable development Europe Decade of Ocean Science EMSEA SDG 14
MELITA MOKOS
Department of Ecology, Agronomy and Aquaculture, University of Zadar European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9152-4971
ELIANE DE-BASTOS
Department of Education, University of Bath European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4457-3663
GIULIA REALDON
UNICAMearth group, University of Camerino - Geology Section European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1989-154X
DOMINIKA WOJCIESZEK
Gdynia Aquarium European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0411-852X
MARTHA PAPATHANASIOU
Indigo Med SMPC European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1989-154X
PETER TUDDENHAM
College of Exploration CoExploration Limited European Marine Science Educators Association
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8441-1111
Abstract

Ocean Literacy (OL) emerged in the USA in the 2000s as a concept developed for the education system aimed at teachers. In 2011, it gained the attention of European educators who formed the first OL network in Europe, the European Marine Science Educators Association (EMSEA). Parallel to that initiative, Portugal started the first initiative to adopt OL content into formal education. Since then, there has been a major shift towards a more literate society in Europe. This paper reviews the development of OL in Europe elaborates the role of OL for the sustainable future of the European seas, and provides recommendations for OL actions.

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