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Ocean Literacy Launched for Indian Schools
11 Mar
Summary
- An e-learning platform educates on ocean literacy and conservation.
- It aims to empower teachers and students with marine knowledge.
- The initiative includes interactive lesson plans, games, and a mascot.
The Zoo Outreach Organisation has introduced an e-learning platform called 'Magic of the Ocean: Empowering Ocean Literacy.' This initiative aims to equip teachers and students across India with comprehensive knowledge about the Indian Ocean, its biodiversity, fisheries, and livelihoods. It also focuses on the seven principles of ocean literacy, emphasizing the connection between humans and the marine environment.
The platform features interactive lesson plans, animations, videos, and games, all mapped to school subjects. It is designed to make ocean science engaging and accessible, fostering a community of young ocean champions dedicated to conservation. The initiative is part of the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.
