Understanding Ocean Literacy: its role in UK Marine & Coastal Management

11 June, 12-1pm. Once a concept firmly grounded in formal education, ocean literacy has undergone a rapid evolution. Most simply defined as ‘having an understanding of your influence on the ocean and the ocean’s influence on you’, the term ‘ocean literacy’ has been expanded to include multiple aspects of human-ocean relationships.

Crucially, since 2020 and in part due its position as a mechanism for restoration within the UN Ocean Decade (Challenge 10), the importance of understanding ocean literacy at various scales and contexts is increasingly highlighted, including through our own national assessments.

Drawing on the results from the 2022 UK wide ocean literacy assessment as well as outputs from the UKRI funded Diverse Marine Values project, the presentation will introduce the concept of ocean literacy, explore its evolution over the last 20 years, and highlight the ongoing co-design of an Ocean Literacy Strategy for England.

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