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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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Giant Squid

Giant squid live up to their name: the largest giant squid ever recorded by...

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Ocean Acidification

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

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Bioluminescence

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

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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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Be a Scientist

Learn how scientists collect field data by being a scientist yourself! By studying...

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Who Has the Data?

Students learn what types of data scientists collect to monitor coral reefs, and...

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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...