RT journal article
T1 Integrating Ocean Literacy Through a Locally Contextualized Dobble-like Card Game: An Exploratory Classroom Implementation
A1 Brenes Cuevas, Maria del Carmen
A1 Ruiz, Lorena
A1 Garrido Pérez, Carmen
A2 Tecnologías del Medio Ambiente
K1 ocean literacy
K1 environmental education
K1 gamification
K1 biodiversity
K1 marine conservation
AB The accelerated loss of biodiversity and the limited integration of ocean literacy into schoolcurricula highlight the urgent need for innovative approaches in Environmental Educationfor Sustainability (EES). This study presents the design and classroom implementationof Marine Dobble, a gamified educational activity inspired by the popular card gameDobble®, adapted with illustrations of marine species from the Andalusian coast (Spain).The objective was to explore the feasibility of this tool to foster knowledge, awareness, andcommitment toward marine biodiversity conservation among secondary school students.The intervention was carried out in five 1st-year ESO classes (n = 110, ages 12–13) in Cádiz,Spain, during a one-hour workshop facilitated by an environmental educator. A qualitative exploratory design was employed, using group-level observation notes to documentparticipation, reactions, and emergent learning evidence. The activity combined fast-pacedgameplay with five reflective pauses addressing key topics: marine habitats, species adaptations, scientific curiosities, environmental problems, and personal commitment. Findingsindicate high levels of engagement and participation, with frequent emotional and cognitive responses to novel content such as the ecological role of microalgae and the existenceof marine plants. Students progressively incorporated scientific vocabulary and proposedactions for ocean conservation, including reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainableconsumption. Differences among groups underscored the relevance of teacher involvement and classroom context for implementation success. Overall, the study suggests thatcontextualized gamification combined with reflective dialogue is a feasible and promisingapproach to integrate ocean literacy into secondary education.
PB MDPI
SN 2071-1050
YR 2025
FD 2025
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39247
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/39247
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 06-nov-2026