by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2020
Historically, games were a means for young people to learn critical survival skills. In recent decades, however, games have come to be viewed as simply a source of entertainment. A recent movement – “serious gaming” – is now revitalizing the idea that games can do a...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2020
The Skimmer interviewed three practitioners about their experiences developing and using serious games to educate stakeholders, professionals, students, and the general public about aspects of the conservation and management of coastal and marine ecosystems. Learn...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2020
New report describes expected impacts of climate change on global ocean economy Ocean acidification could cost US fisheries, tourism, and coastal communities billions Ocean deoxygenation increasingly threatens species and ecosystems Global wave patterns will change...
by Sarah Carr, Ph.D. | Jan 21, 2020
It’s no secret that news about the ocean is pretty disheartening these days. So, as we get started with 2020, we here at The Skimmer want to highlight a new report that looks at ocean potential. The High Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy recently...
