The evolution of ocean literacy: A new framework for the United Nations Ocean Decade and beyond

McKinley, Emma; Burdon, Daryl; Shellock, Rebecca

doi:10.1016/j.marpolbul.2022.114467

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“…While there is certainly variation in the roles played by the scientific organisations identified in our analysis (NASA, the NSF and WHOI), their presence in the text analysis shows their important role in communicating about, and thereby constructing, the mesopelagic zone in the public sphere. Attempts to engage the public through ocean literacy programmes 29 or via live streams of scientific expeditions (e.g. the NOAA Ocean Exploration initiative 30 ) can introduce the public to the mesopelagic zone and steer attitudes and even behaviours.…”

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Science governs the future of the mesopelagic zone

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The potential of the mesopelagic zone (200–1000 m depth) to provide natural resources and ecosystem services is of increasing interest to a broad range of societal stakeholders. As this interest grows, divergent ideas about its current and future role in supporting human life are being expressed in scientific and public discourse. We use automated content analysis to identify 13 key topics about the mesopelagic zone from 2226 scientific abstracts and 4066 tweets. Two dominant ideas emerge: (1) the exploitation of fish resources and (2) the role of the mesopelagic zone as a carbon sink. We find that, in the absence of significant mesopelagic zone policy, science plays a de facto governing role by shaping how the ecosystem is known to the public and policymakers alike. These results indicate the need and potential for new knowledge and governance arrangements that can broaden the range of meanings and knowledge needed to anticipate future uses of deeply uncertain ecosystems and resources.

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“…Emotion, as evidenced by frequent use of emotive words, featured in a third of the postcard responses, suggesting that an emotional attachment to the ocean, marine animals or a specific animal was a primary motivator for a positive response. The role of affective engagement in generating support for conservation in zoos and aquariums is documented (Ballantyne et al, 2011; Clayton et al, 2009; Skibins & Powell, 2013), however, its potential in building ocean literacy and communicating positively about MPAs has only recently been realized (McKinley & Burdon, 2020). Personal connections to the ocean and specific marine animals were evident in the postcard responses.…”

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Understanding and Influencing Perceptions about Marine Protected Areas Through an Aquarium Exhibit: A Multi-phase Case Study from South Africa

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Francolini

et al. 2023

Journal of Interpretation Research

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Visitors to Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) provide income and can help MPAs achieve their objectives, thereby contributing to the maintenance and restoration of ocean health. However, MPAs are less well known than terrestrial protected areas. Based at the uShaka Sea World aquarium in South Africa, this multi-phase case study sought to describe visitors’ knowledge of MPAs; use the information to design a new temporary interpretive exhibit on MPAs and then use timing and tracking to assess visitors’ engagement with the exhibit and a free response postcard system to assess the influence of the exhibit on visitors’ perceptions of MPAs. Initial survey results showed that visitors had little knowledge of MPAs. Assessment after installation revealed some surprising levels of engagement and the free response postcards showed positive perceptions and a deeper understanding of MPAs. The results provide recommendations to enhance communication and engagement strategies both in aquariums and MPAs.

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“…In addition, they can provide information on adaptation strategies, such as the rede nition of uses in the lagoon, and support the de nition of monitoring, regulation, and control measures 33 . Finally, they can contribute to the growth of ocean literacy and promote innovative and sustainable applications for coastal solutions/services 34 .…”

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Is the future given? Cumulative impact of Climate change and MOSE closures on Venice and its lagoon.

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Aveytua-Alcazar,

Laurent

et al. 2023

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Measures to adapt to climate change (CC) might have secondary adverse effects. In Venice, the hotly debated MOSE system will prevent the flooding of the city, but also the water renewal of the lagoon, and since the frequency of the closures will increase with CC, concerns are raised on the fate of the lagoon ecosystem1,2,3. Nonetheless, a systematic downscaling of the cumulative impact of CC on the Venice lagoon under multiple emission scenarios and with or without the associated MOSE closures was not presented yet. Here we show that the systematic implementation of MOSE closures will efficiently buffer the CC impact on sea level rise, but not on temperature, and in any case at the cost of a significant increment in the lagoon water renewal time. However, results also emphasize that the future is not given, and a combination of more conservative emission scenarios and MOSE might be able to save both Venice and its lagoon. Model projections suggest that at the end of the century, under the RCP8.5 scenario the lagoon will stay close for about 260 days/year, lagoon water will exceed 30°C for more than 4 months, marine heat waves will dramatically increase, the average water renewal time will triplicate and more than 35% of the lagoon will need more than 20 days to renew its water. Those impacts will be much less severe, and possibly much less challenging for marine organisms, under the RCP4.5 scenario. Results emphasize the necessity of combining global mitigation and local adaption but stress the need of site-specific carefully planned adaptation measures. They also show that the future is not written, and we are still in time to adopt choices able to protect our environment.

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The evolution of ocean literacy: A new framework for the United Nations Ocean Decade and beyond

Cited by 24 publications

References 109 publications

Science governs the future of the mesopelagic zone

Science governs the future of the mesopelagic zone

Understanding and Influencing Perceptions about Marine Protected Areas Through an Aquarium Exhibit: A Multi-phase Case Study from South Africa

Is the future given? Cumulative impact of Climate change and MOSE closures on Venice and its lagoon.

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