A discussion of many career possibilities related to the sea is presented. The false impressions many people have about the sea and about marine careers are dispelled. Among the career areas examined are offshore industry careers such as oil and gas drilling, careers in fishing, in seafaring, marine recreation, oceanography, aquaculture,…

In this publication, the rationale for marine and aquatic education is developed, and marine education as a part of environmental education is defined. Suggested goals of marine and aquatic education that parallel the goals of environmental education, as given by Stapp (1969), are presented. Some of the assumptions of this statement are discussed…

Describes sea careers including diving, offshore industries, aquaculture, science, recreation, naval architecture, and ocean engineering. (BB)

Most marine careers are simply marine applications of a land skill or land-related knowledge. Except for shipboard operations and commercial fishing, education for ocean careers begins with a land-oriented base. Young people need a realistic appraisal of career opportunities and of their own personalities and abilities. (Author/WB)

This booklet summarizes the principal conclusions of a four day conference held by the University of Hawaii's Curriculum Research and Development Group and Department of Curriculum and Instruction in order to examine the development of a marine curriculum for Hawaiian schools from kindergarten to 12th grade. A major conclusion of the conference…