What's in the deep ? Bringing home the importance of Marine Protected Areas

• Grant number: 24/16479-8
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Journalism
• Start date: November 01, 2024
• End date: October 31, 2025
• Field of knowledge: Applied Social Sciences - Communications - Journalism and Publishing
• Principal Investigator: Luis Americo Conti
• Grantee: Bernardo Barros de Alvarenga Araujo
• Host Institution: Escola de Artes, Ciências e Humanidades (EACH). Universidade de São Paulo (USP). São Paulo , SP, Brazil
• Institution abroad: Escola De Artes, Ciências E Humanidades, Brazil
• Associated research grant: 23/10107-9 - Marine Protected Areas Habitat Mapping Program, AP.PP

Abstract

This project aims to analyze the impact of disseminating information about marine issues on public engagement in ocean conservation. By applying journalistic practices to interpret and translate complex concepts, the goal is to create diverse content that communicates the research findings to a broad audience, raising awareness about the importance of science and conservation efforts.