Produced by the team at Seaweek, this guide is designed to support and inspire educators of learners aged 10 and up, with background information and activities to communicate and bring life to the key concepts of Ocean Literacy. The aim was to create a simple-to-use resource, with fun hands-on activities to engage a wide range of learners in our amazing ocean.
Click on the link on the left to visit the Seaweek website where you can download the PDF with seven learning and activity ideas linked to the global Ocean Literacy Principles.
Ocean literacy is the understanding of how the ocean influences us and how we influence the ocean.
Key Aspects of Ocean Literacy:
· Understanding the ocean's functions: basic oceanographic concepts like tides, currents, salinity & ocean zones
· Recognizing the ocean's impact on climate: the ocean regulates global temperatures and weather patterns
· Appreciating the ocean's biodiversity: the diverse range of marine life and their ecological importance.
· Awareness of human impacts: the consequences of activities like pollution, overfishing, and coastal development.
