Component 3: Publication, Awareness and Education
3.2. Development, improvement of awareness materials
3.2.1 Establish regional award system for seagrass awareness/research/ management
Description: - The establishment of a regional award for seagrass awareness management will bring attention to the general public the importance of seagrass ecosystem and its connectivity with other marine ecosystem. It is envisioned that the RWG-SG set the criteria and will initially comprise
the board of judges. The award system may be collaborated with the regional environmental groups and the international groups to gain mileage.
3.2.2 Compile, select, produce and disseminate awareness materials of seagrass through media/website
Description:
The target of such activity is to provide information to regional environmental organization and media to help in their advocacy to promote the sustainable utilization of the seagrass in the region. The activity may need translation of scientific knowledge to layman term.
