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Virtual reality may be a useful tool to increase public awareness and empathy for ocean environments. (Shutterstock)

Virtual reality may help us develop empathy for oceans and marine life

Jessica Blythe, Brock University; Colette Wabnitz, University of British Columbia; Gary Pickering, Brock University; Julia Baird, Brock University; Kirsty L Nash, University of Tasmania, and Nathan Bennett, University of British Columbia

Empathy is an important factor in getting people to act on environmental issues. Virtual reality can bring oceans closer to home for those who can’t experience the wealth of marine ecosystems.

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