Atlantis Dec 01 2009 1537

ETEC 600Dr. Catherine 

P. Fulford

LeeAnna Kobayashi Sarah Myhre

Vanessa Rodgers

Ingestion of Debris

Entanglements

Suprasystem of Atlantis

If a nation dumps trash or spills oil, it is their international obligation to restore the area to a healthy state of being.                                International Laws of the Sea Treaty

Subsystem and System of Atlantis

• Change Leaders:o Volunteerso Scientists o Marine biology

students

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

• Gatekeeperso Mediao Governmento Lobbyists for

fisheries

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

• Blockerso Fishermeno Touristso Individuals from the

community

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

• Installation processo Communication 

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

• Strategies for overcoming blockerso Demonstration of

wildlife friendly fishing gear 

o  Provision of educational material

o Monetary sanctions

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

oEnlisting volunteersoUsing the World

Wide WeboMotivating students

and scientists

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

•Strategies for recruiting change leaders:

• Recommendations for monitoring and maintenance: • International and

national policy change

• Monitored by scientists

Dissemination and Diffusion Plan

Needs Assessment

Learner Characteristics

• Physiological

• Social

• Cognitive

• Affective

Learner Characteristics - Physiological

Learner Characteristics - Social

Learner Characteristics - Cognitive

• Socio-economic status

• Family life

• Ethnic / Cultural background

• Genetics

• Health

Learner Characteristics - Affective

Performance Analysis

• Family life

• Peer relationships

• School life

• Personal hygiene

• Extra-curricular activities

Task Analysis

• Inputs:o Attitudeo Timeo Motivationo Knowledge

• Outputs:o Less trasho Healthy ecosystem o Continual assessment

Task Analysis

• Equipment/Resources:o Biodegradable trash bagso Gloves

• Skills/Knowledge/Ability:o Environmental knowledgeo Motor skillso Communication skillso Affective skills

Constraints and Resources

• Lack of funding

• Lack of time

• Lack of equipment

• Need lobbyists

• Need field teams

• Need more volunteers

What is...

• Marine debris is having a negative impact on the health of the marine ecosystem

o General population unaware

o Other communities unaware

o Ignorance and indifferent attitudes

o Funding is inadequate

What should be...

• Marine ecosystem cleared of marine debris:

o Informed Atlantis community

o Indifferent attitudes are addressed

o Government policies and regulations about ridding ecosystem of trash are enforced

o Funding is adequate

The Discrepancies

Inputs Processes Products Outputs Outcomes

What is...

Marine Debris

People litter or dispose of trash recklessly

There is trash everywhere

Anti-littering laws are enforced 10% of the time

The marine ecosystem is filled with trash and is unhealthy

What should be...

No Marine Debris

People dispose of trash in a responsible environmentfriendly manner

A hefty consequencefor littering and there is no stray trash

Anti-littering laws are enforced 100% of the time

The marine ecosystem is devoid of trash and is healthy

The Gap

•Education•Research•Awareness

Identification of Goals

• Create a marine debris education program

• Train educators to deliver program

• Prompt citizens to take action

Design Implications

• People must be persuaded to change

• Volunteers are catalysts for change

• Community responsible for maintenance

Recommended Solutions

• Marine debris education program

• Change in governmental policies

• Regular beach clean-ups

• Collect floating debris

• Stimulate emotional response        *All solutions MUST be implemented*

Summary and Conclusions

• Debris from sources worldwide

• Preventable

• Policy changes

• Recommended solutions

Insights

• What we learned from the process:o Reign in from macro levelo Attention to detail

• What went wrong:o Getting sick and injured

• What went right:o Worked well togethero Variety of communication forms

Insights Continued

• What would we do differently?o Determine what system firsto Determine alpha level first

• Real Project and $$$$o Gather real datao Put our solutions into practice

The End!Any Questions?

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