THE AIR CENTRE PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE IN AFRICAN COUNTRIES THROUGH OCEAN LITERACY

The AIR Centre, in the frame of the EU project ASTRAL, leads the task on Social Awareness on “seafood of the future”, developing educational materials and promoting school campaigns and ocean literacy in Atlantic countries.

Thanks to the strong collaboration with NIOMR – Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research, ocean literacy campaigns have been carried out in 59 schools across three states in Nigeria (Ogun, Lagos, and Oyo) and more than 2.900 students have been engaged in seafood literacy in the last four years.

Investing in ocean literacy for young generations is a critical step towards promoting sustainable aquaculture in African countries. It ensures a well-informed, responsible, and innovative future workforce capable of balancing economic development needs with the imperative of environmental conservation. As such, it is essential for educational institutions, policymakers, and community leaders to prioritise and promote ocean literacy, paving the way for a sustainable and prosperous future.

We call upon educational institutions, non-governmental organisations, governments, and international bodies to collaborate in integrating ocean literacy into curricula and community programs. Together, we can empower the next generation to lead towards sustainable aquaculture and a healthier, more resilient ocean.

By prioritising ocean literacy today, we invest in a sustainable tomorrow.

Source : AIR Centre