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educator resources
Explore fantastic ocean exploration education resources from the following: :: EdNet: National Geographic’s Education Network:: NOAA’s Ocean Exploration Program:: NOAA’s Office of Education:: Ocean Teacher:: College of Exploration’s Ocean Literacy Network:: MBARI’s EARTH:: Jimi Rock’s Under the Sea Adventures:: No child Left Inside:: Kids for Saving Earth:: The Ocean Project:: Univ. of Wisconsin Sea Grant…
Read Morejust for kids!
It’s never too early to dive in and learn about the ocean. After all, the future health of our ocean is up to the next generation of explorers. Below are a number of popular fun and educational ocean activities and resources, for kids! SeaSky.org is a website that brings its visitors a glimpse at the…
Read MoreBlue Hole expedition a success
Our December 5-9 expediiton to the blue holes of the Bahamas was a success. Over three very full days in the field, my guide Brian Kakuk, of Bahamas Underground and the Bahama Caves Research Foundation, provided an insiders view of the scientific and cultural significance of the blue holes. Over the course of 6 dives…
Read MoreDAN’s 2008 Technical Diving Workshop
It takes time to make change. When I started technical diving in 1998, it was a community of self-proclaimed experts(rightfully so in most cases) who were each very successful in their own right in accessing the previously inaccessible by taking progressive strides in adopting new technologies and techniques. As new interest grew in this type…
Read MoreThe Ocean Opportunity VISA card fundraiser
There is no easier way to support our programs than with the Ocean Opportunity VISA card. This full featured credit card gives you more than just a statement every month…it will give you peace of mind in knowing that every time you use the card, a portion of your purchase is donated to Ocean Opportunity.…
Read MoreReturn to Lusca : December 2008 Expedition
On December 5th, I’ll be dodging the blistery New England cold that has set in and will travel south to my home away from home, the Bahamas. This mini-expedition is setting out to collaborate with Brian Kakuk of the Bahama Caves Research Foundation on Abaco. We’ll be exploring and filming the mysterious blue holes for…
Read MoreIn the Field: Summertime Blues
In Fall 2008, an OO field team, joined by Dr. Brad Wetherbee from the University of Rhode Island, ventured more than 30 miles off of the Rhode Island coast to document and interact with the local sharks found off our shores. The northeast US provides a haven for many transient shark species, and this expedition…
Read MoreIn the Field : Jamestown, a Reef from Ruins
The ‘Old Jamestown Bridge’ spanning nearly 7000 feet across Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island was demolished during a controlled demolition in 2006. Debris from this project was strategically placed offshore to create two new reef habitats. A field team including researchers from the University of Rhode Island, the RI Department of Environmental Management, the RI…
Read MoreAnnouncing Expedition 'Earth | Get Connected'
OO is pleased to announce the launch of Expedition ‘Earth Get Connected’. Stay tuned to this blog for expedition dispatches. The project’s fitting launch is here at home, in the ‘Ocean State’. Our first official expedition will be kicking off on August 9th, 2008 as we venture 50 miles off of the Ocean State’s coast…
Read MoreNew Blog in Beta
We invite you to share ideas and feedback regarding our programs. As we get in the field on expeditions, this blog will provide an open forum to share the results of our work in as near real-time as possible. This blog is under development. Stay tuned! Dop a note, and enjoy! ML
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