Ocean literacy survey: headline findings

Perceptions of marine health and challenges

Fifty-nine percent rated the health of the global marine environment as poor or very poor, while 11% rated it as good or very good (Figure 5a).

A lower proportion rated the health of Scotland's marine environment as poor or very poor (35%) compared to the global marine environment, and 27% rated it as good or very good (Figure 5b), a higher proportion than the global rating.

While 35% considered their awareness of the challenges facing the global marine environment to be poor or very poor, 28% rated their awareness as good or very good (28%) (Figure 5c).

Q4: How would you rate the health of the global marine environment?

Q5: how would you rate the health of the marine environment around Scotland?

Q6: How would you rate your awareness of challenges facing the global marine environment?

Unweighted base: 3,055

Dimensions

• Knowledge
• Awareness