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EDUCATION
Connecting people and nature Research continues to show just how important nature is to individual health and well-being. Blue spaces are of particular benefit; it is well documented that being near the ocean improves our health and
77%
of people are heading outdoors at least once a week and 48% expect to visit more frequently (Source: NatureScot)
wellbeing (Source: BlueHealth). One impact of Covid-19 and lockdown was an increase in the numbers of people spending time outdoors, engaging with nature and wild spaces:
45%
of people indicated they had helped make their outdoor space more nature-friendly and 52% wanted to do more to help local wildlife in 2022 (Source: NatureScot)
Almost
60%
of 16-24 year olds are keen to volunteer in nature (Source: NatureScot)
As a Charity our goal is to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage with the Scottish marine environment and has access to informative educational resources.
To support this, we deliver marine education programmes, science resources and events that are relevant to national education frameworks.
1095
3
Oomph Wellness partnership to encourage lifelong learning and healthy ageing, produced
Over
interacted with our contribution to ‘curious about our planet festival’ connecting STEM professionals with adults and young people ahead of COP26
4
new resources for older / isolated people
Dive In learning packs produced on topics such as pollution, sea-life and climate change
500
children engaged with our outdoor and workshop sessions
Image credits Clockwise from top © Helen Pugh, © Helen Pugh, © Helen Pugh, © Phil Wilkinson
