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Narwhals with their long unicorn-like tusks.
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Native Knowledge of the Narwhal

The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...
March 2020
a bull shark in a net
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How Climate Change is Impacting Shark Mothering

As any mother knows, ensuring the safety of your kids is a tough job. For bull...
July 2018
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Consequences of Arctic Climate Change

In this activity, students will be able to identify and explain at least three...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:44
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Where Have All the Glaciers Gone?

Students will describe how climate change is affecting sea ice, vegetation, and...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:33
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Prince William's Oily Mess - A Tale of Recovery

How does an ecosystem recover from a major one-time insult such as an oil spill? As...
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 09:55
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Self Contained Gulf Oil Spill Kit

A kit you can create to help your students understand the impacts of the Gulf Of...
Sat, 06/05/2010 - 09:34
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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The Puzzle of Ice Age Americans

Students describe alternative theories for arrival of first humans to come to...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 12:19
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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How Raven Stole the Sun

Students will learn about the legend of the raven in the oral traditions and...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 12:54
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Alaska Sea Grant Fishing for the Future

In an interactive game, students simulate fishery activity to demonstrate the...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 12:35
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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How to Catch a Fish

After an introduction to the variety of current fishing methods, students learn...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 17:52
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Game of Life

The goal of this game is to illustrate to the students what happens to a fish stock...
Thu, 09/24/2009 - 17:40
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An estimated 5 tons of plastic are fed to albatross chicks each year at Midway Atoll.
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What We’re Reading 11/14

Last week we read a lot about the U.S. Presidential election and its outcomes....
November 2016

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