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How do Humpback Whales Feed?

The activity covers feeding behaviors of humpback whales. It also teaches how...
Tue, 11/24/2009 - 15:16
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What a Day for Ocean Microbes

For most of us, the term “marine organism” brings to mind images of fishes,...
Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:28
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What is El Nino?

This activity explores the potential for climate variability and change to trigger...
Fri, 03/19/2010 - 14:51
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Microscopic Hitchhiking

This lesson plan develops concepts on food webs and ecological relationships,...
Mon, 07/08/2019 - 14:00
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Microbes and Climate

This activity is meant to provide students with an understanding of how microbes...
Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:50
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Microbes and the Marine Food Web

Food webs demonstrate complex feeding relationships among species in an ecosystem...
Mon, 07/08/2019 - 13:22
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Haunted by Hurricanes

Hurricanes are powerful storms that can cause devastating damage when they hit the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 14:03
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Hot, Cold, Fresh, Salty

An observer on the seashore may make the mistake of thinking that all ocean...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:39
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Who Moved the Beach?

Coastal erosion is a natural process that sweeps large sections of land out to sea....
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:22
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The Moon Made Me Do It!

Much like rising and setting sun has an impact on life on Earth, the cycle of the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 13:03
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Ups and Downs

The rise and fall of the ocean tides is a predictable phenomenon influenced by the...
Tue, 07/10/2018 - 12:51
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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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