FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO OCEAN LITERACY: TWO DECADES OF YOUTH AWARENESS IN ROMANIA

Authors

  • Carmen Bucovală

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55268/CM.2025.55.213

Keywords:

ocean literacy, environmental education, marine awareness, youth engagement

Abstract

This study evaluates the evolution of ocean literacy among Romanian youth over the past 20 years,
emphasizing shifts in perception, awareness, and behavioral patterns in relation to marine ecosystems.
Drawing from extensive data collected through structured questionnaires distributed between 2004 and
2024, the research identifies key areas of growth and remaining gaps in ocean literacy. We investigate how
both formal curricula and informal educational initiatives have shaped attitudes towards marine
conservation, pollution, and sustainability. The findings reveal significant improvements in conceptual
knowledge and concern for environmental protection, yet highlight the continuing challenge of translating
awareness into active engagement.

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Published

2025-10-22

How to Cite

Bucovală, C. (2025). FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO OCEAN LITERACY: TWO DECADES OF YOUTH AWARENESS IN ROMANIA. Cercetări Marine - Recherches Marines, 55(1), 213. https://doi.org/10.55268/CM.2025.55.213

Issue

Vol. 55 No. 1 (2025): Cercetări Marine - Recherches Marines

Section

SHORT COMMUNICATIONS

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