NATIONAL SEAWEEK 2016

Originally hosted by the Marine Education Society of Australasia (MESA), National Seaweek is an annual event to "Celebrate the Sea". With the passing of MESA the Australian Association of Environmental Educators (AAEE) has picked up the banner and is offering people the opportunity to run or participate in a variety of activities around the country. 

Many Australian marine educators, including the author of this article, assisted in developing the 7 Principles of Ocean Literacy [here]. 

Ocean Literacy means understanding the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean. The 7 principles of Ocean Literacy are ideas scientists and educators agree everyone should understand about the ocean.  

The AAEE Marine Group have chosen to theme the next 7 years of Seaweek to follow those principles.  

This year's theme is OL Principle One: 

THE EARTH HAS ONE BIG OCEAN WITH MANY FEATURES. 

 

Join in on the fun with AAEE http://www.aaee.org.au/seaweek-2016/

www.ausmepa.org.au

Centers For Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) - Ocean Literacy education materials

www.coseecoastaltrends.net
www.coseecoastaltrends.net

AUSMEPA is always happy to acknowledge excellence in ocean education. If you are interested in Coral Reef Conservation? You should have a look at COSEE (here) Coastal Trends education modules and website:

"The goal of Coastal Trends, part of the Centers For Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) network, is to increase literacy in ocean science with a focus on understanding dynamic coastal trends through partnerships among scientists, educators, students, and the general public."

INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC MARINE EDUCATORS - CONFERENCE, Fiji 6-9 July 2010

The IPMEN 2010 conference theme for Vakarau ni se siga toka is an old expression that means “Prepare whilst there is time.”

The IPMEN 2010 conference strands are:
Strand 1: Key Challenges in Ocean Literacy.
Strand 2: Building Healthy Sustainable Coastal Communities.
Strand 3: Women in Fisheries - Partnerships for Change.
Strand 4: How Does Climate Change Affect Children of the Pacific?

Any marine educator is need of mental refreshment and professional renewal in a beautiful island setting should seriously be getting themselves ready to participate in the IPMEN conference this year.

If you cannot physically go to the conference you should investigate how to participate via the web by contacting Sylvia.Spalding@noaa.gov

See more at www.ipmen.net