Start date

12 October 2004

End date

31 March 2008

Documents

Marine Aggregates: Science, Industry, Stewardship and People Networks ("Explore the Sea Floor")

Reference:
07/05
Organisation:
National Museum of Wales, Department of Biodiversity and Systematic Biology
Amount Funded:
£11,750
Status:
Complete

This is a continuation of work funded by ODPM, MIRO, The Crown Estate, WAG and BMAPA. 

Objectives

  • Raise awareness of the marine environment through a programme of outreach work in schools across South West England, designed to fit in with the national curriculum
  • Raise wide awareness of the integrated role of science, industry and management in society's use of marine resources. 
  • Disseminate information on the marine environment in a balanced manner relative to the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources.
  • Build partnerships with other individuals, organisations and other outreach programmes to ensure the continuation of marine education and outreach in future years.
  • Collect feedback from the contacts and events, learning from the experience for future public awareness projects.