Coming to Terms with Ocean Literacy.

The article examines the emerging ocean literacy terminology in Canada based on the regional report "Understanding Ocean Literacy in Canada." Topics discussed include the emergence of the nongovernmental organization Canadian Network for Ocean Education (CaNOE) as a pioneer promoter of ocean literacy in Canada, meaning of the term New Ocean Ethic in Newfoundland and Labrador, and importance of a deeper understanding of the meaning of ocean for people to advancing ocean literacy in the country.