California State University, Long Beach 2

The project is an interactive learning exhibition titled “Voyage to Sustainability” to be placed on the iconic Queen Mary shoreliner coupled with Augmented Reality (AR) educational experiences featuring local marine life and coastal ecosystems. While the vessel is a local attraction and tourist destination, very little is known by Long Beach residents or tourists about sustainability efforts and goals related to the ship and surrounding area. The project addresses this challenge in a twofold way: by offering 1) an interactive exhibition to be placed on the ship itself to supplement the existing Steam and Steel tour with sustainability-related educational content, and 2) to offer virtual Shoreline Village encounters with local flora and fauna, sharing insights and habitat details, and offering conservation tips for environmental awareness.

Faculty Lead:
Heather Barker

Students:
Cameron Romeis, Hana Murayama, Eshita Akella, Alex Filer, Karoline Lujan, Joshua Kim, Annie Zhou, Ellie Salehi

Collaborating Partners:
Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific

Aligned LA County Sustainability Plan Goals:
Goal 6: Accessible parks, beaches, recreational waters, public lands, and public spaces that create opportunities for respite, recreation, ecological discovery, and cultural activities. Goal 9: Sustainable production and consumption of resources. Goal 12: A commitment to realize OurCounty sustainability goals through creative, equitable, and coordinated funding and partnerships.

Premiere Segment

Voyage to Sustainability Storymap

Marine AR Safari Storymap