Global Ocean Science Education (GOSE) Workshops: 10-Year Report

Workshop History and Locations

• 2015 University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, USA Video Report
  2015 Global Ocean Science Education Workshop Report as PDF
• 2016: UNESCO Headquarters, Paris, France.
  2016 GOSE Report as PDF
• June 2017: United Nations Ocean Conference, New York, USA (Side Event)
• December 2017: UNESCO Office, Venice, Italy
• 2019: Washington, DC area (American Society of Civil Engineers Conference Center, Reston, Virginia)
• 2023: University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, USA

Workshop Content and Themes

Priority Topics:

• Climate Change and its impact on ocean systems
• Biodiversity and Fisheries (including food security)
• Ocean and Human Health (including coastal resiliency)
• Ocean Observing Systems
• Seabed Mapping
• Sound in the Ocean (focus of 2023 workshop)
• Ocean Literacy and Education (highlighted in 2017 UN side event)

Process Priorities:

• Communication and teaching training for scientists
• Education for business, industry, and decision-makers
• Undergraduate ocean science education reform
• Support for global ocean literacy efforts
• Increasing diversity in ocean science
• Establishing international collaboration networks

Outcomes and Achievements

1. Establishment of five international working groups focusing on:
   • Workforce development for the Blue Economy
   • Common messaging and communication tools
   • Online platform for sharing resources
   • Programs for policymakers and stakeholders
   • Collaborations supporting World Ocean Day
2. Development of strategies to:
   • Conduct societally beneficial ocean science research
   • Foster partnerships between ocean science sectors
   • Promote ocean science as an interdisciplinary tool
   • Increase participation of underrepresented populations in ocean sciences
3. International collaborations:
   • "Ocean Literacy for All" side event at the 2017 UN Ocean Conference
   • Engagement with the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
4. Identification of global priorities for ocean science education:
   • The Ocean's Role in Climate Change
   • Biodiversity and Food Security
   • Ocean and Human Health
   • Understanding and managing sound in the ocean (added in 2023)
5. Evolution of workshop themes:
   • The 2023 workshop focused on sound in the ocean, highlighting the importance of acoustic ecology in marine environments and its implications for ocean science education.
6. 2017 UN Ocean Conference Side Event:
   • Organized by international organizations to develop partnerships for raising awareness about ocean conservation and sustainable use
   • Emphasized the importance of ocean literacy in implementing SDG 14 (Life Below Water) and SDG 4 (Quality Education)
   • Presented initiatives such as the Atlantic Ocean Research Alliance's efforts, the EU's "Sea Change" project, and Canada's Ocean School program
   • Stressed the need for a global movement to raise the profile of ocean science and foster an ocean-literate society
   • Called for collaboration between scientists, educators, policymakers, and business leaders to promote ocean literacy worldwide
   • Highlighted the growing recognition of ocean literacy as a crucial component in addressing global ocean challenges and achieving sustainable development goals

These workshops and events have played a crucial role in fostering international collaboration and advancing ocean science education globally. By continuing to address emerging issues and technologies while promoting ocean literacy, future GOSE Workshops can maintain their relevance and impact in the field of ocean science education and contribute to the achievement of sustainable development goals.