Services / Education & Engagement
Education and engagement that connects science with people and place
MER designs programmes, citizen resources, engagement processes and outreach activities that build ocean literacy and support better marine decision-making.
Education and engagement themes
Explore how MER supports environmental education, citizen participation, stakeholder engagement and practical outreach.
Environmental education programmes and professional training
Hands-on learning for schools, educators, students and practitioners, from field sessions to tailored training.
→Citizen science initiatives / handbooks
Simple tools and guidance that help people observe, report and understand marine change.
→Stakeholder engagement and co-design processes
Structured engagement processes, consultations and co-design activities that improve marine planning, implementation and delivery.
→Living Lab principles and applied approaches
Real-world collaboration that tests ideas with communities, practitioners and decision-makers.
→Outreach / communications
News, events, explainers and project-facing materials that help different audiences understand what our work means and what actions they can do to help or follow.
Frequently asked questions
Who are MER’s education and engagement programmes for?
MER’s work can support schools, teachers, students, citizen groups, NGOs, local authorities, project partners and wider public audiences.
Does MER offer both school programmes and professional training?
Yes. MER can support youth learning, educator-facing activities, field-based learning and targeted training linked to marine topics and project needs.
Can MER develop citizen science materials and handbooks?
Yes. MER can contribute field guides, handbooks, reporting tools, awareness materials and related communications that support participation and observation.
Can MER facilitate stakeholder workshops and co-design?
Yes. MER can support structured engagement processes including workshops, consultations and participation activities linked to coastal and marine projects.