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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.

Ocean Literacy: Understanding the Ocean

Part I: General on ocean literacy.- Ocean literacy: background, future drivers and opportunities.- Ocean literacy - From a ripple to wave.- A framework for the assessment of the effectiveness of ocean literacy initiatives.- Exploring and exploiting deep ocean, space.- Ocean literacy - In the context of naming of seas. Case study: The sea between Korea and Japan.- Part II: Education.- Design-based implementation research for exploring the ocean. A geographical perspective.- Innovative education strategies to advance ocean literacy.- Education under sail: Could sail training be the quintessential alternative education space for ocean Literacy?- Part III: Applications.- The importance of Ocean literacy in the Mediterranean Region - Steps towards blue sustainability.