Abstract: This article analyzes the connotation of ocean literacy and the content that should be included in the ocean literacy of GIS major students. It explores ways to cultivate ocean literacy, including participation in ocean-related scientific research projects, academic competitions, and learning and practice in ocean-related courses and other systematic training. Finally, taking Wuhan University's geographic information science major as an example, the article analyzes the ocean literacy of GIS major students from the aspects of course teaching, entrepreneurial innovation training, and employment trends. It is believed that students majoring in geographic information science have outstanding GIS practical ability and good ocean literacy.

Key words: geographic information science, sea literacy, quality education, ocean awareness