OCEAN LITERACY TOOLKIT

Understand the science. Share the story. Protect the ocean.

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Understanding the ocean starts with understanding the science. This toolkit helps you make sense of marine research through clear language, engaging infographics, and printable resources — no jargon, no overwhelm. Whether you're a student, educator, or ocean advocate, explore the tools you need to read, evaluate, and share ocean science with confidence.

How Science Works

Explore how marine science is studied, published, and communicated.

Explore the Scientific Process

How to Read a Scientific Paper

Step-by-step guidance for dissecting and understanding marine science publications.

Learn to Read Research Like a Pro

Think like a Scientist

Learn how to assess the credibility, relevance, and limitations of scientific information.

Start Thinking Like a Scientist

Ocean Science in the News

Explore how ocean science is communicated in the media—and how to spot misleading headlines.

Decode Ocean News Stories

Communicating Science

Tips and tools for sharing marine science accurately and impactfully.

Learn to Share Science Confidently

The ocean has more to reveal

Where to next?

Keep exploring marine science or discover more ways to be part of the movement.

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