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The Atlantic a Shared Resource Ocean literacy in Europe EMBCP advocacy

facilitated by the European Marine Board Secretariat.

sister organisation of NMEA; support by VLIZ, MBA, Univ Gothenburg WON blue

(aquaria, science centres, ) 14 countries 18 representatives Jan Seys

1 The Atlantic a Shared Resource Ocean literacy in Europe EMBCP advocacy science-base pan European network of marine science communicators facilitated by the European Marine Board Secretariat. EMSEA best practices - conferences platform for ocean education in Europe; sister organisation of NMEA; support by VLIZ, MBA, Univ Gothenburg WON blue society aquaria - SFS global association of public outreach organisations (aquaria, science centres, ) 14 countries 18 representatives Jan Seys European Marine Board Communications Panel chair Flanders Marine Institute = (VLIZ) inclusive head of process communication

& educational institutes muir sea mer morje mar Marine part most important feature of EU-27 (largest

2 Strenghts/weaknesses of Europe in terms of Ocean Literacy Excellent networks of aquaria & science centres Europe s history = a trans-ocean story sø zee see haf High density of quality marine marescience & educational institutes muir sea mer morje mar Marine part most important feature of EU-27 (largest shared EEZ + ocean-land more ratio 5:1) hav sjór morze sjø sjö mŏre masa (Too) many languages & educational systems

3 Ocean Literacy in Europe = a Transatlantic story First Conference on OCEAN LITERACY in Europe (12 October 2012, Bruges): thanks to the US OL movement timely event (Horizon 2020)

consortium] Major objectives of the workshop Defining an Ocean Literacy agenda for Horizon 2020 and for transatlantic cooperation 2. 1.

EU-North American (US/Canada) collaboration 110 participants (13 countries) http://seaforsociety.eu http://www.clamer.

Science upon report two things: climate change: (1) the - inspiration Policy briefings that comes -from Evaluation within, forged outreach by inherited projects In

4 Ocean Literacy in Europe: what now? timely event (Horizon 2020) Second Conference on OCEAN LITERACY in Europe Major objectives Preparatory of workshop the workshop (Ostend, June 2013) [EC + OL consortium] Major objectives of the workshop Defining an Ocean Literacy agenda for Horizon 2020 and for transatlantic cooperation Identify Continuation 10 marine of Mobilisation topics (3-5 to September & Mutual focus of 2013, Learning dedicated Plymouth): actions ocean literacy (eg SeaForSociety ) calls (H2020) 3. Identify key transatlantic issues and actions relevant to ocean literacy which cf + EU-FP7 upgrade CLAMER outreach project component of Research projects will require EU-North American (US/Canada) collaboration 110 participants (13 countries) Compilation of science + outreach Conclusion products: of evaluation 64 EU/national Natural creativity of a true research projects on marine artist is - based Science upon report two things: climate change: (1) the - inspiration Policy briefings that comes -from Evaluation within, forged outreach by inherited projects In most cases outreach did traits and - shaped Film 58 by one s not extend - Glossy beyond brochure one-way growth and involvement within - imparting Tour of European of knowledge their chosen field; (2) aquaria the through - Video project contest websites, spontaneous flow ideas created brochures, - European scientific wide papers poll or by different artists inspiring conferences - Press with campaign little or no each other at any one time attempt to involve - members of the public ( and stakeholders directly

Sea2Sky, Gawlay European Researchers Night (MI) Recommendations for future collaborative activities END (1) Build a common vision on what it means to be ocean literate - adopt/adjust the

(awareness, behavior) (2) Facilitate transfer of knowledge, best practices, people - funding mechanisms (conferences, workshops, teacher-training, ) - joint (call for) projects (science, education,

5 Sea2Sky, Gawlay European Researchers Night (MI) Recommendations for future collaborative activities END (1) Build a common vision on what it means to be ocean literate - adopt/adjust the principles/concepts for the US in Europe - other principles than those related to knowledge? (awareness, behavior) (2) Facilitate transfer of knowledge, best practices, people - funding mechanisms (conferences, workshops, teacher-training, ) - joint (call for) projects (science, education, documentaries, ) - provide online platform/workshops & events (to maintain momentum in between successive conferences & between US/Canada/Europe) - US/Canada to participate in Marine Science Communication conference? (Portugal, september 2014) (3) Identify common issues/scientific questions to be addressed in transatlantic Ocean Literacy activities - cf. CLAMER -type compilation/outreach projects - explore whether transatlantic Ocean Literacy collaboration can be extended beyond marine-related issues (eg. intercultural exchange)

Contents. The 2014 TOL report was prepared by Evy Copejans and Diana Payne with input from all TOL participants.

Contents. The 2014 TOL report was prepared by Evy Copejans and Diana Payne with input from all TOL participants. Contents Introduction Workshop Rationale Workshop Results 1) Adopting the US 7 Essential Principles of Ocean Literacy 2) A Transatlantic Ocean Literacy Strategy a. Priority Actions b. Priority Topics c.