Teachers’ Perceptions of Fisheries Ecolabels and Game-Based Learning Activities in the Framework of Education for Sustainable Consumption

Abstract

Socio-environmental sustainability in oceans implies that marine fisheries should be sustainable, and the Education for Sustainable Consumption could promote sustainable artisanal fishing. Our survey on elementary school teachers’ perceptions on fish ecolabels, including environmental and social values of sustainable fisheries, showed positives opinions. However, most of them do not read the labels information of products in fishmongers and supermarkets before making their purchases. With the aim to provide teacher resources on sustainable fisheries, an educative experience linking Environmental Education, Education for Sustainable Consumption, and knowledge about small-scale fishing is proposed. This didactic sequence includes explanatory activities, reflection and debate on responsible consumption, sustainable fisheries and ecolabels, as well as game-based learning activities. This intervention will promote students to be aware of de concept of sustainable fisheries concept, training them towards responsible consumption through critical and supportive attitudes related to Sustainable Global Goals 12 (ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns) and 14 (conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources).