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 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:

77%

of people are heading outdoors at least once a week and 48% expect to visit more frequently

(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.

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)

To support this, we deliver marine education programmes, science resources and events that are relevant to national education frameworks.

1095

interacted with our contribution to ‘curious about our planet festival’ connecting STEM professionals with adults and young people ahead of COP26

3

Dive In learning packs produced on topics such as pollution, sea-life and climate change

Oomph Wellness partnership to encourage lifelong learning and healthy ageing, produced 4

new resources for older / isolated people Over 500

children engaged with our outdoor and workshop sessions

Feedback from beneficiaries of our learning programmes:

“This is absolutely fantastic – thank you! I love it and can’t wait to get it onto the site.” Feedback from Care Provider – partner – regarding marine resources for 65+ engagement

“We attended the Live Science Show – Climate Sale (when it’s gone it’s gone) and had a great time. Very well organised and very safe in line with current covid guidelines. An interactive and fun show with opportunities to learn about little things we can do to help save our climate. Lots of laughs and jokes along the way (for adults and kids). Overall a very enjoyable experience, thank you!” Family attending Live Science Show

“The staff were so lovely – friendly and informative. Thank you.” “Thank you for a fantastic activity.”

“Everything done at kids’ pace – brilliant.” “Learning from Fran the animals which we’ve ignored and had no idea about.”

“Having someone knowledgeable to tell us what we were looking at and what to look for.”

Feedback from Rockpool Rambles