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Through this project, we deepened our understanding of the global plastic pollution crisis, its environmental and human health impacts, and the importance of ocean conservation. We learned how data, storytelling, and creativity can be combined to raise awareness and promote sustainable behavior. We also gained insight into Parley for the Oceans' AIR Strategy and how organizations use media to advocate for change.

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Art can help build a connection to the ocean for people who have never seen it and are not able to see it.

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Project planning:

I got to work on this when trying to plan out what we were doing for the project, and when we would do it.

Brief writing:

I got to build my skill in writing a shorter report for a solution that is not over complicated.

Group planning:

I got to work on group planning and trying to delegate work and plan things like calls

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Research: Analyzing reliable sources and synthesizing complex environmental data.

Creative Communication: Designing a compelling creative brief using visual storytelling and audience targeting.

Collaboration: Working in a team to divide tasks, share ideas, and build a cohesive proposal.

Technical Tools: Using Zoom, Slack, Capcut, Miro, and Google tools to manage workflow and presentation.

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Some knowledge I gained while working on this project was the effects that microplastics can have on the ocean. It’s something I wasn’t able go to into detail to for most of the term so it was nice to dig deeper into this issue.

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My new skils were develop in order to better combat crisis in our oceans, such skills were policy literacy, research skills and critical thinking.

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My new skils were develop in order to better combat crisis in our oceans, such skills were policy literacy, research skills and critical thinking.

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This experience encouraged a growth mindset, reminding us of our responsibility as global citizens and creators. We realized the power of media and creativity to influence real change, and how youth voices and ideas matter in global conversations. We leave this project with a stronger sense of purpose, curiosity, and determination to contribute positively to environmental action.

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Project planning

Communication skills

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Teaching others about ocean conservation through art can help them understand on a deeper level

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Understanding plastic pollution, learning more about Parley for the Ocean, and exploring multimedia approaches to spreading awareness.

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project planning

research

communication

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Project planning

Researching skills

Furthering communication

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Art can show deeper meaning in underlying issues and increase connection as well as understanding

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Skills developed: research, collaboration, communication, creativity, and project management.

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Mindset is empathy, protective thinking, open-mindedness, and responsibility.

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One of the main mindsets I worked on was not giving up on the project and sticking with it to get it done.