Oil spills seem to become common news story. The most recent confirmed oceanic oil spill happened early this year, January 6th 2018 in the East China Sea. 138 tons of crude oil slicked the ocean causing significant ecological and economic damage. For our activity we explored different methods used to clean up oil from water.
Read MoreDid you know that with a little electricity salty-water can be used to make a large number of useful products?
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Read MoreWe have moved your girls form the ocean and its life into a totally different realm of zoology - birds!
Read MoreFrom last class we learned that different ocean layers stratify in this ocean, in part due to a given body of water’s salinity. This class we learned how temperature affects water density too!
Read MoreToday we explored water density stratification in the ocean and focused specifically on brine pools.
Read MoreOur last session started with an exploration of seaweed and the sea life entangled and living in it.
Read MoreOur second session of oceanography started with hands on exploration of Pacific and Atlantic shells. We also found that the Marina Trench is far deeper than Mount Everest's highest peak!
Read MoreEnjoy the visuals of your girls' exploration of the oceans today!
Read MoreThis week, we tackled two questions relevant to ocean exploration and understanding: How did water get to Earth? and How do we build boats that float well? We explored the answer to the first question using a Ted video and discussion about the varying theories on this topic.
Read MoreAs a continuation of the content from before Christmas, we talked about ocean acidification. We discussed the difference between a healthy coral reef and an unhealthy coral reef, addressing how we have come to understand the difference.
Read MoreWe began exploring ocean acidification and the species that are most significantly harmed by this process.
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