The Effects of the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea's Summer Camp on the Ocean Literacy of Korean Elementary Students

The purpose of this research is to examine the effects of the National Marine Biodiversity Institute of Korea's summer camp programs on the ocean literacy of Korean elementary students, focusing on knowledge and attitudes. Regarding the knowledge component of the ocean, there was a significant increase in the understanding of the following aspects: &quotThe ocean and marine life shape the characteristics of the Earth,&quot &quotThe ocean makes the Earth habitable for living organisms,&quot and &quotThe ocean and humans are interconnected.&quot Additionally, the overall ocean literacy score revealed a significant increase, indicating an improved understanding of the principles of ocean literacy. Students' attitudes toward the ocean also showed a significant changes from both a naturalistic and utilitarian perspective, likely reflecting the program’s emphasis on marine biodiversity and its value. Although research on ocean literacy remains limited, making it difficult to generalize the findings of this study, continuous research and the development of diverse programs are necessary in the future.