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Climate
Climate Change
Teaching students about the climate crisis is critical. We are committed to providing tools that will empower students with the necessary scientific information about the impact of climate change on the animal kingdom.
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Carbonated CommunitiesThrough cutting-edge scientific research, students are introduced to climate change’s effects on the intertidal (ocean acidification and temperature increase) and what is known about how ocean organisms are impacted.
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Save Our Coral ReefsUsing this tool, students will practice and deepen their understanding of coral reef basics, what is contributing to their loss, and what is being done to preserve this resource.
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Carbon CafeIn this lesson students learn about the effects of different diets and foods on our Climate Crisis and how to make positive changes
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What's the bigger pictureIn this lesson, students combine art and science to interpret and illustrate graphical art. In this way, students will build understanding of the power of data infused art to convey the "bigger picture" of climate change.
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EXPLORING OCEAN MYSTERIES CURRICULUM“There are seven principles of ocean literacy including: the ocean is a major influence on weather and climate; and the ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected. The Ocean Mysteries Curriculum makes it easy to teach the seven principles while meeting NGSS, Common Core and Climate Literacy Standards.”
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Julia Notar Postdoctoral Scholar, Friday Harbor Labs University of Washington
Blurb: Julia is currently studying sea star vision, specifically eye growth from juvenile to adult. She wants to understand the life cycle of vision.
Julia Notar Postdoctoral Scholar, Friday Harbor Labs University of Washington
Blurb: Julia is currently studying sea star vision, specifically eye growth from juvenile to adult. She wants to understand the life cycle of vision.
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Sponges and Climate Change
The ocean has absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat in the climate system. Global sea surface temperatures have been warming by nearly 1°C since 1900. Sponges have already died in several places due to high ocean temperatures.
Sponges and Climate Change
The ocean has absorbed more than 90% of the excess heat in the climate system. Global sea surface temperatures have been warming by nearly 1°C since 1900. Sponges have already died in several places due to high ocean temperatures.
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Did you Know?
Super El Niño Is Here
You may have heard that a Super-El Niño is on its way. The tropical Pacific has already reached temperatures not seen since 2015.
Super El Niño Is Here
You may have heard that a Super-El Niño is on its way. The tropical Pacific has already reached temperatures not seen since 2015.
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