How can we prevent balloons from ending up on the beach?
Students learn about balloons that become marine debris, and then identify solutions that would prevent these objects from ending up on the beach. (Gr 4-12)
How does coastal upwelling impact ocean temperature and productivity?
Students learn the causes and effects of upwelling and apply this knowledge in other applications. (Gr 9-12)
Do my choices in clothing affect fish in the deep sea?
Students learn about the sources, transport, and fate of microfibers that end up in the bodies of deep sea lanternfish. (Gr 6)
Where should we put the wind turbines?
Students consider the impacts of offshore wind energy in Oregon within the context of coastal economics and fisheries management. (Gr 9-12)
How do sea stars affect rocky intertidal ecosystems?
Students explore data from tidepools and learn about the importance of predators in coastal ecosystems. (Gr 6-8)
How can we prevent the escape of plastic wads into the environment?
Students learn about plastic wad marine debris, and then identify solutions that would prevent these objects from ending up on the beach. (Gr 4-12)
How can we prevent the escape of yellow rope into the environment?
Students learn about yellow rope marine debris, and then identify solutions that would prevent these fragments from ending up on the beach. (Gr 4-12)
