UID:
kobvindex_GFZ1766011292
Format:
1 Online-Ressource (xxiv, 294 Seiten)
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Illustrationen, Diagramme
ISBN:
978-3-030-70155-0
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9783030701550
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2522-8420
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2522-8439
Series Statement:
Key challenges in geography
Content:
This book provides an original review of Ocean Literacy as a component of public policy in Europe and beyond. The impact of the ocean on human activities is one of the most significant environmental issues facing humanity. By offering valuable insights into the interrelationships between geography, environment, marine science and education, the book explores key issues relating to the future of our planet and the way people respond to them. This volume discusses concepts concerning citizenship education and co-creation and the role of public policy and different international initiatives in raising awareness and mitigating the effects of over-use and misuse of valuable resources. A range of innovative projects are presented and evaluated from the local to national and global levels.This book advances knowledge and provides a picture of these advances, presents the issues and challenges, including the important role that geography education and geographical awareness could play in advancing the case for Ocean Literacy. This crossdisciplinary book appeals to students and scientists as well as professionals and practitioners in geography, environmental and marine sciences, international policy and many related fields.
Note:
Contents
General on Ocean Literacy
Ocean Literacy: Background, Future Drivers, and Opportunities / Jan H. Stel
Ocean Literacy: From a Ripple to a Wave / Diana L. Payne and Meghan E. Marrero
A Framework for the Assessment of the Effectiveness of Ocean Literacy Initiatives / Owen Molloy, Matthew Ashley, and Conor McCrossan
Exploring and Exploiting Deep Ocean Space / Jan H. Stel
Ocean Literacy—In the Context of Naming of Seas: Case Study: The Sea Between Korea and Japan / Rainer Dormels
Education
Design-Based Implementation Research for Exploring the Ocean: A Geographical Perspective / Alfonso García de la Vega
Innovative Education Strategies to Advance Ocean Literacy / Veronica McCauley, Kevin Davison, Patricia McHugh, Christine Domegan, and Anthony Grehan
Sail Training Has Set Sail on a Course Towards Ocean Literacy / Laura Ellen Lyth
Applications
The Importance of Ocean Literacy in the Mediterranean Region—Steps Towards Blue Sustainability / Melita Mokos, Maria Cheimonopoulou, Panayota Koulouri, Monica Previati, Giulia Realdon, Francesca Santoro, Athanasios Mogias, Theodora Boubonari, Alessio Satta, and Christos Ioakeimidis
Fostering Ocean-Literate Generations: The Portuguese Blue School / Raquel L. Costa, Bernardo Mata, Fernanda Silva, Patrícia Conceição, and Laura Guimarães
Two Ocean Aquarium Academy: An Introduction to Ocean Literacy Programmes and a Marine Sciences Curriculum / Russell A. Stevens
Index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Geography
Keywords:
Aufsatzsammlung
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-70155-0
URL:
Ebook (access only within the AWI network)
Author information:
Kutsopulos, Kōstēs 1945-
