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The original purpose of the Ocean Literacy Campaign was to address the lack of ocean-related content in state and national science education standards, instructional materials, and assessments. This work had a significant impact, ensuring that ocean concepts are well-represented in A Framework for K–12 Science Education (National Research Council [NRC], 2012) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS Lead States, 2013) .  \nThe Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts described in Version 3.2 of this guide (inside) represent content that does not always fall neatly within traditional science disciplines, but rather supports a systems science approach. Many Fundamental Concepts illustrate more than one Essential Principle. For example, Principle 4 lists only three Fundamental Concepts, however, several others from other Essential Principles could be listed, as well. This demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of ocean sciences. Educators can use the Ocean Literacy Framework to fulfill and go beyond the Next Generation Science Standards. It provides a vision for a coherent progression of learning about the ocean from the earliest grades up through integrated science courses at middle and high school, and even into college.  \nJOIN US! The Ocean Literacy Campaign is an ongoing process. To find additional ocean literacy resources and participate in fostering ocean literacy in your community visit [www.oceanliteracyNMEA.org](www.oceanliteracyNMEA.org) and join the National Marine Educators Association ([www.marine-ed.org](www.marine-ed.org)).  \nDUMBO OCTOPUS. Photo: NOAA Ocean Exploration  \nOcean Literacy: An understanding of the ocean’s influence on you—and your influence on the ocean  \nEXAMINING ALGAE at the beach, Channel Islands National Park & National Marine Sanctuary. Photo: Claire Fackler, NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries  \n[www.oceanliteracyNMEA.org](www.oceanliteracyNMEA.org)  \nUnderstanding the Ocean is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet on which we live  \nThe Ocean is the defining feature of our blue planet.  \nComprising five great, interconnected  \nocean basins—the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Southern—the ocean contains 97 percent of Earth’s water. The vapor released into the atmosphere returns as rain, sleet, and snow, ever replenishing the planet with freshwater. All life, including our own, exists because of the ocean. Our lives depend, now and forever, on the health of the ocean. Understanding the ocean is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet on which we live.  \nThis guide presents a vision of an ocean-literate society. Along with the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for Grades K–12, the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards, and the International Ocean Literacy Survey, it outlines a framework for achieving Ocean Literacy. These documents are practical, research-based resources to influence learning and teaching about the ocean throughout our schools, museums, aquariums, science centers, parks, and other informal lear","cbCaiolbqo9JtBh5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiolbqo9JtBh5","pdf",1162058,13,"English","# What is Ocean Literacy?\n## Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts\n## Teaching About the Ocean\n## Improving Public Understanding\n## Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments","[{\"question\":\"What does an ocean-literate person do and understand?\",\"answer\":\"An ocean-literate person understands essential principles and fundamental concepts about the ocean, can communicate about the ocean meaningfully, and makes informed, responsible decisions regarding the ocean and its resources.\"},{\"question\":\"How were the Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts in Version 3.2 developed?\",\"answer\":\"They were developed through a community-wide consensus-building process, establishing agreement among hundreds of scientists, educators, and policy makers about what every person should understand by high school graduation.\"},{\"question\":\"Why is ocean understanding important for addressing major ocean threats?\",\"answer\":\"The ocean faces pollution, marine debris, habitat degradation, overfishing, and emerging challenges like climate change, ocean acidification, and microplastics. 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