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Applying Social Research to Build Environmental Literacy and Public Engagement in Protecting Ocean Resources

October 1, 2010 - October 31, 2013 | Public Programs, Exhibitions
This project will expand and enhance an initiative that offers zoos, aquariums, and science museums the market research they need to engage and motivate the public on issues related to the ocean and climate change. The three-year project will measure changes in public awareness and action on ocean and climate-related issues. It will integrate these research findings into recommendations offered to staff working at zoos, aquariums, and science museums as well as to the ocean conservation community and provide professional development for staff members at these institutions in order to support and shape public outreach efforts that connect climate change, the ocean and individual actions, especially among our nation's youth.

Funders

NOAA
Funding Program: 2010: NOAA Broad Agency Announcement for FY 2010 - 2011
Award Number: NA10SEC0080029
Funding Amount: $1,117,002

TEAM MEMBERS

  • William Mott
    Principal Investigator
    Ocean Foundation / The Ocean Project
  • Discipline: Climate | Ecology, forestry, and agriculture | Literacy | Nature of science
    Audience: General Public | Museum/ISE Professionals | Scientists
    Environment Type: Public Programs | Museum and Science Center Programs | Aquarium and Zoo Programs | Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits | Aquarium and Zoo Exhibits

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