June 17–18, Vancouver, BC
In June 2015, CaNOE hosted the First Ocean Literacy in Canada Conference at the Sheraton Vancouver Wall Center in British Columbia!
A Keynote address was given by Dr. Boris Worm, titled From ocean science to ocean literacy: a Canadian perspective:
Boris Worm is a marine ecologist and Professor in Marine Conservation Biology at Dalhousie University’s Biology Department at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. His research focuses on the interrelations between people and marine biodiversity, and its conservation on a global scale.
He is well known for his studies on the global effects of fishing and climate change on ocean ecosystems. He has published about 85 peer-reviewed papers on these topics, several of which have received international public and media attention. He also has an active interest in communicating ocean science to broader audiences and is a regular columnist on CBC Radio.
Click here for the CaNOE YouTube Channel, where you will find the recorded presentations from the 2015 Conference.
These include…
Special presentation: Diana Payne, History of ocean literacy in the United States
Jackie Hildering: A second chance: the comeback of humpback whales and the work of the Marine Education and Research Society (MERS)
Mike Irvine: Underwater web cameras as a tool to engage students in the exploration and discovery of ocean literacy
Jennifer Provencher: Linking marine wildlife and human health through a hands-on workshop; successes and challenges over the last 8 years
Wendy Simms: Developing the educational components of a citizen science project monitoring the introduced varnish clam (Nuttallia obscurata)
Magali Gregoire: The FSRS: Helping the ocean help us
Chelsie Archibald: Experiential, boat-based programs as a tool to bring ocean literacy to students and teachers in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sandra Scott: Sharing our stories: lived experiences of the Salish Sea
Jason Hodin: Empowering students to confront climate change and ocean acidification: I2SEA sets sail
Melanie Knight: Catalyst for Curiosity – How a mini idea can make massive change
Kate Le Souef: Creating change beyond shoreline cleanups
Michelle Watts: Schools on Board – Bridging Arctic marine system research and science education in high schools through authentic and simulated science experiences
Thank you to our amazing Gold sponsor, MEOPAR!
www.meopar.ca
The Marine Environmental Observation, Prediction and Response Network is working to better understand and predict the impact of marine hazards on human activities and ecosystems… and improve response
