AMEA with ECOPs OCEAN LITERACY
CONFERENCE 2025 JAPAN
Welcome!
ASIA MARINE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION with UN Ocean Decade endorsed program
for Early Career Ocean Professionals
August 4 -6@Tokyo, and August 7-9@Itoigawa, 2025, Japan
Promotion for OCEAN LITERACY WITH ALL
Ocean literacy education began in the early 2000s and has since gained acceptance among numerous marine educators, government officials, and business leaders, expanding to countries worldwide. However, its application remains largely confined to areas directly related to marine education. To further advance ocean literacy, it is essential to engage with diverse sectors within marine research and industry.
・How can ocean literacy initiatives, currently being implemented in various locations, be integrated with different fields of the marine sector?
・Additionally, sharing marine research and various projects led by specialized marine sectors, including early career ocean professionals (ECOPs), will significantly enhance ocean literacy education.
・What types of collaboration and cooperation are necessary to achieve the goals of the Ocean Decade beyond different specialized sector?
・Let us convene marine educators, researchers, and business professionals from around the globe, including Asia, to foster a deeper discussion.
Conference Dates: Monday August 4 to Saturday Ausgut 9, 2025
Schedule
Important Date (Schedule) 2025
May 15, 2025: Call for abstract deadline
May 25, 2025: Abstract result posted
May 30, 2025: Early bird registration closes
June 30, 2025: Registration closes
August 4 registration, 5 -6(conference), and7- 9(excursion), 2025: Conference Dates
AMEA with ECOPs 2025 JAPAN Call for Abstracts
Delegates attending AMEA with ECOPs 2025 JAPAN will be able to choose from one of two possible presentation formats.
15-minute presentation (10-minute presentation 5-minute question time).
All presentations must address one of the conference STRANDS 1 - 4 and select challenge 1 - 8 of UN OCEAN DECADE.
Strand1. Foundations of Ocean Literacy:
Advancing Maritime Education for Ocean Literacy
Implementing Ocean Literacy in Schools
Comparative Studies in International Marine Education
Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge in Ocean Literacy
Strand2. Innovative Approaches to Marine Education:
Experiential Marine Education and Hands-on Learning
Critical Animal Studies in Marine Education
Ocean Observing Systems and Data Literacy in Education
Strand3. Community and Policy Engagement in Ocean Literacy:
Coastal Environment and Citizen Engagement in Ocean Education
Community Partnerships for Ocean Literacy Promotion
Marine Spatial Planning as an Educational Tool
Aligning Education and Policy with the Ocean Decade’s Ten Challenges
Strand4. Ocean Literacy for Sustainability and Conservation:
Marine Conservation Education
Climate Change and Ocean Literacy
Sustainable Fisheries Education
Marine Pollution Awareness and Education
