OA in Alaska Online Class

An online course from the Alaska Ocean Acidification Network where students gain a process-based understanding of ocean acidification’s impact within Alaskan environments. This course will cover the fundamentals of the carbon cycle, ocean carbon chemistry, and the...

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Plastics Reduce Use Recycle

From contact lenses to medical tubing to single-use disposable yogurt containers, plastics are ubiquitous in our daily lives. But how wisely are we using these durable, versatile materials produced from fossil fuels – a nonrenewable resource? In this activity,...

CoastWatch: Marine Debris Masks

Students will connect their personal consumer choices with the effects of marine debris on the marine environment. They will understand that plastics break into smaller pieces through photodegradation. They will create an aesthetically powerful personal mask from...