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Siberian Yupik Eskimo Skin Boat

Skin boats were vital for survival of Arctic sea mammal hunters who had to navigate...

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Ad for Whale Baleen Umbrellas

Whale baleen, the stiff bristly mouthparts that sieve small prey from the water,...

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Native Knowledge of the Narwhal

The narwhal is an elusive mammal. During the winter months they feed in the deep...

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Still Blue After a Century of Ocean Science and Exploration

This year marks 100 years since the National Museum of Natural History opened its...

Marine Snow: A Staple of the Deep

Snow on land can make some people grumpy, but the magical-looking flakes and a...

Lesson Plan

Ocean Primary Production

This group of lesson plans focuses on primary production in the ocean via...

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Trophic relationships in Arctic marine ecosystems

In this activity, students will be able to describe how ratios of stable nitrogen...

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It’s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson

In this introductory activity, students analyze core sample data to identify...

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The Puzzle of Ice Age Americans

Students describe alternative theories for arrival of first humans to come to...

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Let’s Make a Tubeworm

Students will be able to describe the process of chemosynthesis in general terms;...

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How Raven Stole the Sun

Students will learn about the legend of the raven in the oral traditions and...

Personal Perspectives

History and Modern Science Collide for the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan

Traveling aboard the Charles W. Morgan, a 173-year-old whaling ship on its 38th...