Advancing NOAA's Education Mission: Importance of Outreach and Education for Earth Stewardship
Explore how outreach and education efforts play a vital role in advancing NOAA's education mission to promote public stewardship of Earth's resources. Learn about initiatives and successes in engaging fishers and the community in learning about fisheries management, scientific concepts, and sustainable practices for Earth's preservation.
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Outreach and Education Advisory Panel (OEAP) Report to the Council 152nd CFMC Regular Meeting April 21-22, 2015 St.Croix, USVI
Importance of O & E National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Education Strategic Plan 2015-2035: Advancing NOAA s Mission through Education ( Draft for public comments March 2015) NOAA s Education Mission (pp. 4) Education plays a significant role in supporting NOAA s mission. In order for society to become more resilient, individuals must have the ability to understand scientific processes, consider uncertainty, and reason about the ways that human and natural systems interact. Therefore, it is not enough for NOAA to research Earth systems; NOAA must also deliver this information into the hands of individuals who, in turn, understand the science and know how to respond accordingly. 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 3
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act 1976, 2006 is one of the statutes that sustain NOAA s Education Strategy. SERO Strategic Goals include: Goal 4 aims to promote public stewardship of NOAA trust resources and increase capacity to achieve organizational priorities. 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 4
CFMCs O & E Experiencies PEPCO, MREP/Caribbean Initiative, Don t Stop Talking Fish, St. Croix Fishing Heritage, Fishers participation in Scoping Meetings, Calendars, Fact Sheets to clarify scientific and management concepts. 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 5
Results of O & E Efforts Evidence increase in participation and interest in learning more about the science underlying fisheries management decissions. Fishers are participating in field research and initiatives for new and innovation of traditional gear. Presentations to college students promotes interest in fisheries biology, economics and managemnet. 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 6
MREP-SE-CaribbeanInitiative Outreach Great success!! 35 participants Fishers as moderators Scientists as communicators Pienso que es el comienzo para uno como pescador de por a os. Nunca hab a participado de taller que me ayudara en conocer m s sobre leyes, estad sticas, sobre la pesca 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 7
MREP-SE-CaribbeanInitiative Outreach El taller fue muy bien coordinado. Carlos y Roberto estaban bien preparados y Helena hizo un trabajo excelente por ser la primera actividad de MREP The amount of work that it takes to accomplish the work necessary .
PEPCO (Programa de Educaci n de Pesca Comercial Fondos provistos por el Negociado de Pesca y Vida Silvestre del DRNA, el CFMC y The Nature Conservancy (TNC). In general, excellent evaluations from participants and resources. 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 9
PEPCO (Programa de Educaci n de Pesca Comercial La participaci n de los pescadores sobrepas las expectativas, los cuales eran entre 10-20 pescadores por curso para un 80-160 total. Pero logramos contar con un total de 292 participantes con 225 participantes certificados por haber completado el curso . Helena Antoun PEPCO Coordinator 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 10
Outreach & Education Priorities for 2015 -2020 Conduct 2 MREP training sessions in USVI and PR (Eastern coast) 30K each Initiate campaign for Sustainable Seafood Campaign partnering with TNC and UPRSG 20K Calendars 10K Caribbean Fisheries Resource Book for Teachers 15K
Outreach & Education Priorities for 2015 -2020 Produce Fact Sheets/Infographic on: New lobster traps Octopus life cycle Forage fish Handling Fresh Tuna fish Essential Fish Habitats Fishing calendars and regulations 5K Small posters for restaurants, marinas, fishers associations, cleaning stations and fish markets 3K
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS? 7/14/14 Alida Ortiz, OEAP Chairperson 13
