Overarching Learning Outcomes: The Ocean

Students observe and record some of the structures of a crustacean, the crayfish, and compare it to other organisms. They establish a feeding and maintenance schedule for the organisms. Students investigate crayfish behavior and map where the crayfish spend time within their habitat. Through readings, organism cards, and a video, students learn about adaptations of organisms in different environments. Students engage in an outdoor simulation activity to explore food chains.

The World is Blue by Sylvia Earle brings light to the problems surrounding humans and the damage they have inflicted onto the ocean. Although water is present throughout the universe, the Earth is lucky to have water in it's liquid form. For this reason, the blueness of the Earth makes it stand out from the rest of the other planets in the solar system. The oceans plays an important role in providing life, transportation of goods, and, of course, abundance of natural resources and living creatures that humans depend on. However, the vastness of the ocean has always given the impression that it's contents and populations are boundless. This underlying ideology has lead to actions such as the dumping of waste and the hunting of marine life that has forever changed the ocean. Although the detriment cannot be reversed, environmentalist have taken action to reduce the anthropogenic impact on the ocean. From designating parts of the ocean as reserves so that the wildlife can have a safe spot to regrow their population to simply changing the type of fishes that can be consumed, efforts to saving the ocean show strong potential.

I first encountered the ocean in 1958; I was ten. Being a map enthusiast, I knew exactly where Florida was, and I was excited to swim in the salty Atlantic Ocean. Born and raised next to frigid Lake Michigan I understood a large body of water as well as a sandy beach, but no book or encyclopedia prepared me for understanding the flavor or immensity of an ocean and its adjoining shore. Arriving at the beach I raced across the hot pure white sand to keep my feet from burning, stopping in wonder when I saw ocean waves gently caressing a seashore that seemed to go on and on forever. I knew I was somewhere special.

The WebQuery, the 5E lesson plan, and the field trip guide, are examples of through which students engage in investigations that enhance learning and that helps them meet the NGSS. These artifacts also indicate my ability to develop lesson plans that promote the learning of science; that align content to the NGSS; that demonstrate the use of assessment to ensure that the students are meeting the standards; and that showcase the use of literature to support grouping strategies and lesson rationale

Although there can be certain cons to pursuing marine biology as a profession, there are an abundant amount of pros to living this life. In addition to learning about marine creatures, marine biologists also help develop medicines and find different cures for sicknesses ("What is Marine Biology?”). Marine biologists get to see amazing aquatic places and animals that are very astounding and beautiful. I have wanted to be a marine biologist since I was five years old I never saw myself being anything other then that. After reading five articles and writing this essay, I cannot wait to go to college and become a marine biologist. The ocean takes up 96.5% of the surface of the earth. There are numerous amounts of mysteries that make up the deep-sea and without the help of marine biologists they would all be

F- On December 13, during seventh hour in my communications class on a Tuesday seven of us, Me (Sunmi), Morgan, Brandi, Maya, Rachael, Caralee, and Laine gathered in order to have a fishbowl discussion about the mistreatment and exploitation of marine animals.The primary purpose of this discussion according to our teacher, Mr. Wolfe was for us to select a committee type, create a problem, and then hold a discussion where we attempt to solve the problem in 30 minutes.The aquatic life representations, create a problem- marine animals are being exploited, hold a discussion that and create a resolution in 30 minutes. The second purpose of this activity was to help us become aware of the roles we as individuals play

After many family vacations to the beach, where I experienced the ocean first-hand and most recently, a summer camp through MOTE Aquarium, I now have a new goal, which is to become a marine biologist. The majesty of the ocean, the ocean life, and the ecosystem are something that I have always been intrigued by and now plan to make it a career. I realize that becoming a marine biologist is not going to be an easy task to accomplish, but I am prepared for the hard work and dedication it will take to reach my long-term goals. I am excited about not only the classroom portion of marine biology, but equally excited to get in the field and experience hands-on learning and research.

The ocean is a very beautiful place. It consist of various different types of creatures and plants. 70% of the earth is made up of the ocean, with an average depth of 12, 400 ft. We have only explored less than 5% of the ocean. The ocean has a 17 °C (62.6* F) temperature, and has a latitude of 14.5994 °s and longitude of 28.6731 °w. The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench, which is about 36,000 ft. Photons (light) can’t go more than 330 ft below the water’s surface. 94% of life on Earth is aquatic, one living in a pond or aquarium. All the creatures of the sea must survive harsh conditions, predators, lack of oxygen, too much pressure, scares food, lack of sunlight, and extremely cold parts of the ocean. Certain types of plants,

After reading “Walking on Water” by Derrick Jenson, I became more aware of my life, in the sense that I need to take advantage of the remaining time I have left on earth doing something that I not only love, but is helpful to people surrounding me and our environment. With this new found inspiration, I feel that my “good work” can be found in data analysis with in marine biology. Many people today are so focused on the problems of today’s atmosphere and global warming that no one is paying attention to the problems arising in the oceans. Oceans are becoming too high in acidification and marine life is beginning to plummet. Given this information, I can apply my skills of creativity, ambition, persistence, and ocean/ earth systems knowledge.

Personal Statement: One hour and thirty-two minutes determined what I wanted to dedicate my life to. I was 15 years old when I sat in my oceanography class and watched The Cove for the first time. This chilling documentary inspired me to go to the principle’s office, in the middle of a school day, to call my mom and tell her we needed to go to Taiji, Japan to save the dolphins. Overhearing this call, the principle sat me down with my oceanography teacher, who then told me that there was a field of science with the sole purpose to conserve the world’s biodiversity. That night I read research articles from the Biological Conservation journal. While reading articles, I came across one about the Florida manatee. This article stated that the manatee’s only predator is people, and inspired my selection of manatees as a study species in my undergraduate research because of this human-wildlife conflict.

At the start of the day, the work seemed like little more than catching and measuring fish. It wasn't until later that I learned the significance of the work we were doing. At the end of the day, the lead researcher explained to us that many of the fish we caught were not native to New Jersey, but South America. Their presence in the typically cold mid-atlantic water was a nod to a much bigger problem; the fish were being driven north by extremes in the climate, as well as overfishing in South American countries. This first day in class truly opened my eyes to issues in global ecosystems and the impact of humans on the world. Before that day I did not understand how important it is for humans to maintain restoration and preservation projects around the world. I learned that day that the world is a fragile place, and it is our responsibility to protect it; without those protecting the earth, others will destroy

Research will help to close the knowledge gaps in biodiversity and global change. There are many aspects of the oceans that are under-studied for example climate change, Arctic and deep water. We need a strong stewardship in governing human activities to conserve the living and harvest the non- living resources. We don’t have a complete picture on movement of masses of water, the impacts of oil spills, depletion of fisheries, or correlation between sea-level rise and the coastal erosion. Only five percent of the ocean bottom has even been mapped, and only recently have scientists begun to understand what goes on at great ocean depths. [3]. A concrete research plan is needed to identify appropriate technologies, infrastructure, and subject matter expertise. The research needs to address the interdisciplinary problems.

The goal of SEVENSEAS magazine is to both inspire and educate people on the conservation of marine ecosystems and eco-tourism. To accomplish this, advocates are needed that have a strong skill set to reach out to many people and bestow in them a passion for marine ecosystems. These skills should include experience in outreach events; dedication to, and enthusiasm for, marine conservation; and a confident knowledge of marine conservation. All of these are qualities that I have obtained throughout my undergraduate career, pursued in a professional career, and declared when I applied, and was accepted into, a graduate program.

Since the beginning of the human race, people have flocked to the ocean. The largest civilizations were built in fertile, coastal areas. Oceanographer and professor at Stanford University, Mark Denny, opened up his book, How the Ocean Works: An Introduction to Oceanography, with the statement, “Throughout history, men and women have been drawn to the sea” (Denny 1). Here in Hawaii, this is especially notable. Hawaii was discovered by islanders who were adventuring across the sea, using it to feed them and working with the currents on their journey. Now, hundreds of years later, visiting the white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters of Hawaii is on nearly the whole world’s bucket list, but it might not be around for much longer. This would be devastating to the planet, as environmental expert Jennifer Weeks says oceans supply most of the Earth’s food and oxygen (Weeks). Not only does the sea provide the most basic necessities for survival, but it has also provided “...Anticancer and antiviral drugs based on substances produced by coral reef species...” (Weeks). Despite all the research that has been done, and is currently underway right this moment, we still know less about the ocean than we do about space! Elisabeth Mann Borgese, an expert in environmentalism, has written, “Our ignorance of the ocean is profound, and although we have learned much during the last hundred years, our knowledge of ocean processes and life in the oceans will remain forever incomplete” (Borgese 23). As Borgese said, it is impossible to learn all there is to know about the sea, but knowing what to do to fix the state of the world’s oceans is vital and attainable information.

The earth has many great features living among it. The ocean can be a very mysterious place that we don’t actually know all that much about. There are many problems facing our oceans today, such as: pollution and people throwing trash in our oceans. We can stop all of these problems through STEM. STEM covers Science Technology Engineering and Math, these four groups can fix many problems.