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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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Harp Seal, Prince Edward Island National Park, Canada
Harp seals are protected in the United States by the Marine Mammal Protection Act....
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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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In the Arctic, the Times, They Are a-Changin: You Can Pitch in to Understand How
Invasive species are often in the news these days, with human-transported organisms...
November 2015
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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
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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...
September 2010
Marine Snow: A Staple of the Deep
Snow on land can make some people grumpy, but the magical-looking flakes and a...
January 2013
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Trophic relationships in Arctic marine ecosystems
In this activity, students will be able to describe how ratios of stable nitrogen...
Mon, 08/08/2011 - 16:47
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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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Global Climate Change and Sea Level Rise
Students will learn via experimentation that ice formations on land will cause a...
Tue, 03/23/2010 - 11:20
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It’s Sedimentary, My Dear Watson
In this introductory activity, students analyze core sample data to identify...
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 14:56