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Celebrate World Ocean Day

June 8th is World Ocean Day- a great time to celebrate all that the ocean does for...

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Sea Lion Sickness

Both humans and sea lions get sick from eating fish and shellfish that have been...

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Ocean Acidification

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

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Ruth Meadows

A teacher from Opelika Middle School in Alabama becomes part of a scientific team...

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Keeping Watch on Coral Reefs

Students learn why coral reefs are important, and what can be done to protect them...

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Not Just Another Fuzzy Face

Who hasn’t grinned at the sight of a sea otter floating on its back while...

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NOAA's Adopt a Drifter Program

NOAA is working with students across the globe to place floating buoys throughout...

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Baby Sea Turtles in Jalisco, Mexico

These baby olive ridleys (Lepidochelys olivacea) will eventually provide a home to...

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Teaching Your Students About Marine Debris: a Classroom Activity

Have you ever gone to your favorite coastal or lakeside beach and instead of having...

Deep-Sea Corals: NOAA Education Plans & Activities

Explore deep-sea corals in "Corals in Cold Water?" an Ocean Portal feature...

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NOAA Teacher at Sea Ruth Meadows

In 2009, Ruth Meadows, a science teacher from Opelika Middle School in Opelika, AL...