Virtual reality as a public awareness tool in marine biodiversity conservation

Authors

  • Ana Julieta Ratzka Guedes dos Santos UNESP
  • Denis Moledo de Souza Abessa UNESP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.34024/revbea.2021.v16.11584

Keywords:

Virtual Reality, Environmental Education, Conservation of Marine Biodiversity, Marine Biology, 360º glasses

Abstract

This investigation assessed the use of virtual reality glasses (VR) as a tool to involve the public in marine conservation, verifying its effectiveness from the analysis of the perception of individuals about aspects of the marine environment and the conservation of marine biodiversity. Eighty people were interviewed, using two questionnaires, before and after the exhibition of videos using the VR glasses. The reactions of the public were very positive, and we concluded that VR may be important tool for environmental education, stimulating changes of attitude and public involvement for the marine conservation, with positive implications to the environment and society.

Author Biography

  • Ana Julieta Ratzka Guedes dos Santos, UNESP

    Bióloga. Licenciada em Ciências Biológicas pela Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP.

     

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SANTOS, Ana Julieta Ratzka Guedes dos; ABESSA, Denis Moledo de Souza. Virtual reality as a public awareness tool in marine biodiversity conservation. Brazilian Journal of Environmental Education, [S. l.], v. 16, n. 5, p. 46–73, 2021. DOI: 10.34024/revbea.2021.v16.11584. Disponível em: https://periodicos.unifesp.br/index.php/revbea/article/view/11584. Acesso em: 15 dec. 2025.
Received 2020-12-21
Accepted 2021-07-27
Published 2021-10-01