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Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume I

Transforming Education, Research, and Engagement

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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This open access volume is the first of three volumes highlighting the critical intersection of Ocean Literacy and global 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: Restore society’s relationship with the Ocean through the active involvement of all civil society actors. Featuring 21 chapters authored by over 90 contributors from 19 countries/regions, the volume presents global case studies and research-based strategies that promote educational innovation, interdisciplinary learning, and equity. Emphasizing experiential learning, Indigenous knowledge, and inclusive approaches, it builds capacity for informed action and lays a foundation to transform education, research, and engagement through Ocean Literacy. This volume serves as a valuable resource for researchers, educators, policymakers, and community leaders committed to strengthening Ocean engagement and advancing sustainable development.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-03-12
Mått178 x 254 x 27 mm
Vikt916 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieSustainable Development Goals Series
Antal sidor366
FörlagSpringer International Publishing AG
ISBN9783031981449

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Teresa Kennedy, PhD, is a professor at the University of Texas at Tyler, USA, a three-time Fulbright Scholar, and a former Deputy Director of NASA’s GLOBE Program. With degrees in oceanography and STEM education, she advances Ocean Literacy and sustainability through research, teaching, and global collaboration. She serves as the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) representative to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and Co-Chair of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Ocean Decade NGO Task Group.

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.