Early Career Ocean Professionals (Asia): a perspective on science communication

Changing this status quo is paramount. If the ocean and all the things about it including its rich marine life, is better understood and appreciated by various stakeholders such as decision/policymakers, fisherfolks, local communities, young people, concerned authorities and businesses, they could see the benefits of supporting ocean research further, and may be more willing to come forth to help contribute in this endeavour to save our ocean.

How can this be changed so that we can achieve a more transparent and accessible ocean where the information, know-how and data are easily and clearly available to the larger community? How can we create a more Inspiring Ocean that invites more stakeholders to participate in its exploration and revitalisation? Science communication has a key part to play here.

This incubator will offer a perspective of the Early Career Ocean Professionals (ECOP) Asia network on the role of Science communication in achieving this. It aims to involve stakeholders from multiple disciplines including but not limited to science researchers, government agencies, private sector, students and science communicators who are interested in the Western Pacific and its adjacent region.