Abstract

Deteriorating marine ecosystems and biodiversity deterioration have become a matter of global concern, and some educational intervention is needed. The study will examine how marine biodiversity education project-based instruction affects ocean literacy and conservation rates among high school students. Ocean literacy, which refers to the knowledge of the basic fundamentals and concepts regarding the role of the ocean on us and vice versa, is also an important issue in developing environmental stewardship in future generations. The study takes a project-based approach to learning so as to inform the students about the marine biodiversity with the view of improving their knowledge about the marine environment and imparting a positive attitude towards conservation. The change in ocean literacy among the students and their perceptions about marine conservation were measured by pre- and post-education tests. The findings show that there is an excellent enhancement of the ocean literacy and conservation attitudes among the participants. The paper will discuss the effectiveness of project-based education in promoting these results and compare the findings to the existing literature. It also addresses the educational policy implications and the prospects of further implementation in the curriculum of secondary schools. The study reveals that there is a necessity for new teaching approaches in order to enhance environmental awareness, especially with regard to maintaining marine biodiversity. Future research recommendations and the emergence of similar programs are outlined, with the importance of how education can contribute to the conservation of the sea.