by Alice | Oct 15, 2024 | Educator Resource
Students will understand how humans are connected to the ocean and other living things. They will appreciate their own connections to the ocean.
by Alice | Oct 15, 2024 | Educator Resource
A game of tug of war, using a fishing line. This activity demonstrates to students how difficult it is for marine animals to break or break free from fishing line when they have become entangled.
by Alice | Oct 15, 2024 | Educator Resource
A short activity for students to learn what animals are most likely to become entangled in marine debris, and why it can be very difficult for marine animals to escape once they are entangled.
by Alice | Oct 15, 2024 | Educator Resource
A short activity where students learn how marine debris can be transferred into the stomachs of seabirds and fishes.
by Alice | Oct 15, 2024 | Educator Resource
Students will understand that ingestion and toxic pollution are two major effects of marine debris. They will be able to describe the process of bioaccumulation as it relates to plastics and toxic pollutants attached to plastic.