Annual EMSEA conference celebrating 20 years of ocean literacy and 11 years of EMSEA
The program will consist of presentations and workshops on the following topics:
Under the theme of Ocean Literacy Research, Jen McRuer (COLC) will present and Emma McKinley (Cardiff University) will field a Q&A on: “Understanding human-ocean connections and values through the global ocean & society” : This discussion highlights collaborative advances in ocean literacy through the creation of the Ocean & Society Survey (OSS).
This global survey focuses on standardizing methods to measure public perceptions, values, attitudes, and behavioral intentions toward the ocean. OSS emphasizes the importance, as outlined in the UN Ocean Decade Vision 2030 Challenge 10 white paper, of establishing/restoring meaningful connections with the ocean to foster the motivation, capability, and opportunities required for individuals across all societal sectors to contribute to ensuring a healthy ocean.
