Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume III
The third volume in the open access book series Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade is out now. Volume III: Accelerating Communication, Technology, and Global Initiatives explores how innovation in communication, technology, education, and policy is advancing Ocean Literacy during the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development (2021–2030). Emphasising Ocean Decade Challenge 10, Restoring society’s relationship with the Ocean, the volume highlights how strategic communication, digital innovation, and inclusive education can strengthen public engagement with the Ocean and contribute to a more sustainable and interconnected global society.
The full Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade series is available open access:
- Volume I: Transforming Education, Research, and Engagement
- Volume II: Fostering Community, the Sustainable Blue Economy, and the Arts
- Volume III: Accelerating Communication, Technology, and Global Initiatives
Heritage for an Oceanic Culture: The Essential Role of the Past in Ocean Literacy
Among the chapters featured in Ocean Literacy: The Foundation for the Success of the Ocean Decade, Volume III: Accelerating Communication, Technology, and Global Initiatives is “Heritage for an Oceanic Culture: The Essential Role of the Past in Ocean Literacy” by ODHN Co-Chair Arturo Rey da Silva and CHFP Programme Manager Georgia Holly. The chapter highlights the essential role of cultural heritage in shaping Ocean culture and strengthening Ocean Literacy, demonstrating why understanding humanity’s historical relationship with the Ocean is key to building more sustainable and meaningful connections with the Ocean today. It explores how heritage enriches Ocean Literacy by preserving diverse perspectives, practices, beliefs, and knowledge linked to the sea, while also examining the growing recognition of heritage within global Ocean Literacy efforts, including its acknowledgement in the 2024 Venice Declaration for Ocean Literacy in Action. The chapter further emphasises the importance of effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration in supporting marine conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
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