Every person on earth is connected to the ocean, from the food we eat to the air we breathe. No matter where you live, be it by the coast or many miles inland, the ocean features in your life every single day. We sometimes forget that humans are part of the natural world, rather than simply being observers or outsiders. Although we still have much to learn, what we do know is that our very existence is impossible without a healthy ocean, and that the health of our ocean is under threat. Ocean literacy is defined as an understanding of how you impact the ocean and how the ocean impacts you.
Around the world, more and more people are learning about how we are connected to the ocean. An ocean literate person understands the essential principles and fundamental concepts of the ocean, knows how to communicate them to others and feels confident to make smart choices about the ocean and its resources. We need ocean literacy throughout Namibia, across all levels of society. Starting with the individual and building up into the community, we intend to bring ocean literacy to everyone.
