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BG13 Sea Change Project kick-off Meeting (12-14 May, Plymouth)

The Sea Change project held its kick-off meeting in Plymouth this week. Funded under the BG13 call on Ocean Literacy, the Sea change project runs for 3 years (2015 - 2018). The overarching goal of this project is to bring about a fundamental “Sea Change” in the way European citizens view their relationship with the sea, by empowering them – as ‘Ocean Literate’ citizens - to take direct and sustainable action towards healthy seas and ocean, healthy communities and ultimately - a healthy planet. The term ‘ocean literacy’ originated in the US and is defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean. Sea Change comprises a consortium of 17 partners (including the EMB) and is coordinated by the Marine Biological Association of the UK. The kick-off meeting was held back to back with a second project funded under the BG 13 call,  named ResponSEAble. Both projects will work together over the coming years to achieve the common aim of promoting ocean literacy throughout Europe. Picture features Sea Change and ResponSEAble partners.