Ocean Conservation Behavior

Ocean Conservation Behavior 

From overfishing and bycatch to plastic pollution and habitat loss, many of our planet’s most significant ecological challenges are driven by the destruction of ocean environments around the world. The threats to ocean health can sometimes seem insurmountable, however, strategic, effective communication methods that are grounded in behavioral science and psychology have the power to influence significant, lasting change for marine conservation. In this course, students will learn about the specific actions relevant to ocean conservation from a global perspective. Participants will examine how successful ocean conservation campaigns are designed with a focus on cultural awareness, equity, and inclusivity alongside educational, social, and psychological principles to promote individual and collective action at all levels of society. Explore ocean conservation decision-making and behavior change and take a critical look at what is working as well as the role of ocean literacy education around the world.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand and describe the importance of ocean conservation
• Identify and prioritize target behaviors to address specific ocean conservation problems
• Appropriately tailor messaging for diverse global audiences 
• Monitor and evaluate the success of informal ocean education activities
• Identify the differing approaches and purposes of individual action and civic action 

Course Number: ENVR-40026
Credit: 3.00 unit(s)
Related Certificate Programs: Sustainability & Behavior Change

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1/22/2024 - 3/23/2024

$595

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• SECTION ID:

  177545

• CLASS TYPE:

  Online Asynchronous.
  
  This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
  You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.

• INSTRUCTOR:
  

  Lang, Frances

  Frances Lang has a background in marine conservation and biodiversity, ocean literacy, environmental education, and nonprofit management. Her previous role as the Founder and Executive Director of a San Diego-based nonprofit organization allowed her to gain broad experience in educational program design and evaluation, curriculum writing, and social marketing, as well as fundraising, leadership, and partner development. She has taught in both formal and informal education settings throughout her career and has led professional development courses for educators in the U.S. and internationally. In her current role at The Ocean Foundation, Frances is working to advance the field of ocean literacy by supporting professional development and networking for marine educators and leveraging t...Read More

• TEXTBOOKS:

  No textbook required.

• POLICIES:

  No refunds after: 1/29/2024.
  

• NOTE:

• DATE & LOCATION:

  1/22/2024 - 3/23/2024
  extensioncanvas.ucsd.edu
  You will have access to your course materials on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.