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An Argo float transmits data
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Taking the Ocean’s Temperature

A fleet of underwater floats called Argo is deployed at more than 3,000 spots...
Fri, 01/14/2011 - 14:04
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Sea Surface Temperature and Coral Bleaching

Students will learn about how ocean temperature increase can be a cause of coral...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:30
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A juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle emerges from the nest
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Taking the Temperature of the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

The Kemp’s ridley is a “riddler” among sea turtles. Although the species was...
May 2014
A marine biologist measures the temperature of an ice core.
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Measuring Ice Core Temperatures

Marine biologist Mette Kaufman measures the temperature of a recently-drilled ice...
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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In Hot Water

This lesson combines Life Science and Investigation State Standards as it builds on...
Fri, 11/30/2012 - 10:40
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A Coral Reef Watch satellite monitors the temperature of the world’s oceans.
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Coral Reef Watch Satellite

A Coral Reef Watch satellite monitors the temperature of the world’s oceans. When...
A juvenile Kemp's ridley sea turtle emerges from the nest
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Kemp's Ridley Hatchling

Kemp's ridley sea turtles (Lepidochelys kempii) often emerge from their nests...
This radio device is used to track North Atlantic right whales. Suction cups hold the device to a whale's back, where it records data such as depth, water, temperature, and underwater sounds.
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Whale Tracking Device

This radio device is used to track North Atlantic right whales. Suction cups hold...
Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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Caribbean Coral Reef and Climate Case Study

Through a case study and related activities, students learn where coral reefs are...
Mon, 11/30/2009 - 12:36
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Two nurse sharks hover over a baited cage
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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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Mahi mahi with tag
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Mahi Mahi With Tag

 The tags record bits of information, like water temperature, depth and...
Sea lion with data collector on back.
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Sea lion with data collector on back

Many species are being recruited to gather data in hidden corners of the ocean....

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