Ocean literacy survey: headline findings

Headline findings from an online survey with the public in Scotland on the topic of ocean literacy - exploring the public's understanding of the marine environment. It is part of a wider project covering England and Wales.


Emotional responses to the marine environment

Concern (51%) was the most commonly reported feeling when asked to think about the marine environment, followed by awe/wonder (41%). Curiosity (29%) and calm/relaxed (25%) were also frequently reported feelings. Few respondents associated marine environments with boredom (1%) or surprise (3%) (Figure 3).

Figure 3: Emotional responses to the marine environment (weighted %)
a bar chart that illustrates the feelings that respondents had when asked to think about the marine environment as reported in the previous paragraph.

Q2: How do you feel when you think about the marine environment? Please select the three emotions which come closest to how you feel.

Unweighted base: 3,055

Dimensions

  • Personal or emotional connection

Contact

Email: socialresearch@gov.scot

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