Blue Education. Towards a New Paradigm in Environmental Education

This article explores the cultural and ecological significance of the sea and aquatic systems, addressing their marginalization in traditional environmental education. It proposes the “Blue education” model as a transformative framework that highlights the interconnectedness of terrestrial and marine eco-systems while challenging colonial and anthropocentric biases that have historically privileged land-based and “green” perspectives. This approach aims to prepare future generations to address the complex challenges of marine conservation and sustainability. The educational implications of this approach are profound, offering a foundation for future research that emphasizes the development of a new ecological literacy and a reinvigorated sense of environmental responsibility.