Influence of Social Media in Raising Marine Environmental Awareness amomg Maritime Students of Misamis University

Maritime students nowadays play an important role in preventing marine environmental pollution. In this study, the researchers investigated the influence of social media in raising marine environmental awareness among maritime students of Misamis University. The researcher used a survey instrument to determine the following: 1. Level of Influence of social media; 2. Level of Awareness of the marine environment; and 3. Identify the relationship between the level of influence and the level of awareness. A quantitative research design was employed using a survey questionnaire distributed among selected maritime students. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The researchers found out through the gathered data that most respondents view social media as a significant influence, and the maritime students have a high level of awareness regarding marine environmental issues. This implies that with an increasing marine environmental issue, maritime students are influenced and aware of these issues.