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Optimism in the Deep Sea - Connecting Corals, Museums, and Ocean Managers

The deep-sea is a treasure trove of resources. Diverse ecosystems cozy up next to...

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What the Megalodon Left Behind

The largest shark ever to exist on this planet, Carcharocles megalodon, could grow...

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On the Trail of DNA in the Ocean

DNA is everywhere—it can be found in hair, saliva, blood, bones, feces or even...

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Ocean Acidification

Ocean acidification is sometimes called “climate change’s equally evil twin,”...

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Off Base

Students define terms pH and buffer. Students explain in general terms the...

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Oceans of Energy

Students describe forms of energy found in the ocean and explain how they are used...

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Calling All Explorers

Students research and write about what it means to be an ocean explorer, both...

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Animals of the Fire Ice

Students define and describe methane hydrate ice worms and hydrate shrimp. Students...

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Keep it Complex

Students describe the significance of complexity in benthic habitats to organisms...

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Undersea Geologic Features: Bathymetry

Students create models of undersea geologic features on a bathymetric chart....

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What Was for Dinner?

Students will be able to compare and contrast photosynthesis and chemosynthesis as...

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Molecular Explorations

Students will be able to explain and carry out a simple process for separating DNA...