Implementation, Characteristics and Effectiveness of Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy

— In recent years, Canada has continuously taken action to protect its marine resources and environment, and its development in marine education ranks among the top in the world. However, further efforts are needed to cultivate ocean literacy. In order to better adapt to the UN Ocean Decade, Canada officially inaugurated and implemented the Canadian Ocean Literacy Strategy in 2021, mainly setting strategic goals from three aspects: ocean knowledge, ocean values and ocean behavior. Nine action streams were identified as a common action framework to support the continued promotion of ocean literacy in 2025-2030, and to assist Canada in carrying out the international ocean literacy movement. This strategy has achieved a series of results since its implementation, with notable results in three priority areas of Education & Engagement, Research & Impact, Leadership & Advocacy, enhancing the ocean literacy of all