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Scientists Catalog Life on the Island of Moorea

Welcome to Moorea, a tiny, isolated island in the middle of the vast Pacific....

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Corals and Coral Reefs

Coral reefs are the most diverse of all marine ecosystems. They teem with life,...

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How Laws Around the World Help Improve Ocean Health

Solving environmental problems often starts with small groups of people working to...

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The Census of Marine Life

Did you know that over 17,000 species thrive in the deep sea where no light...

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Bioluminescence

You may have seen the sparkle of fireflies on a summer’s night. The fireflies...

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Seagrass and Seagrass Beds

Seagrasses are found in shallow salty and brackish waters in many parts of the...

Lesson Plan

Just Jelly: ecological role of gelatinous zooplankton

In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast the feeding...

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Jelly Critters: Gelatinous zooplankton

In this activity, students will be able to compare and contrast at least three...

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WebQuest: Sensory Biology and the Plight of the Right Whales

This lesson introduces high school students (grades 9-12) to the topic of sensory...

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Alaska Sea Grant Fishing for the Future

In an interactive game, students simulate fishery activity to demonstrate the...

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In Search of the Giant Squid

In this series of lessons, worksheets, and activities, students will get acquainted...

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Head to Foot

The lesson begins with a broader introduction on new species discovered around...