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Ocean education should be a mandatory part of all public school curricula. The oceans are represent 71% of planet's surface and a significantly larger percentage of its biosphere volume (Thurman & Trujillo 2002). The current neglect for ocean literacy in many school systems is a terrible oversight and should be rectified immediately. The National Marine Sanctuaries system can be a terrific educational resource, whether through direct access or by remote access through technological solutions. Also, consider that school aged children have traditionally been an excellent conduit for bringing awareness to parents.
5.) Sponsor public awareness campaigns.
The general population must be made and kept informed of ocean issues. One of the most effective way to do that in the united is in the use of mass-market media. These campaigns can be broadly targeted and disseminated in a wide variety of formats, from radio and TV to print advertising.
China
Background:
-A developing country with long coastline (18,000 km) and large fish demand.
-Freshwater resources rank 6th in the world, but the resources per capita is only one fourth of the world's average due to large population. (Chinese Information Office 1998)
-GDP: $10.17 trillion (2006 est.)
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