Fish Communities: National Marine Sanctuaries

Submitted by smileadmin on Mon, 01/17/2011 - 07:22

Source Institution

  • Bridge: Online Ocean Science Education Resource Center

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Description

In this data activity, learners will compare and contrast fish communities, diversity and habitats in U.S. National Marine Sanctuaries. The Marine Sanctuaries highlighted are Gray's Reef (Sapelo Island, Georgia), the Florida Keys, and Flower Garden Banks (Gulf of Mexico). Learners will use online databases to access information about fish communities that live in these sanctuaries.

Quick Guide

  • Learning Time: 1 to 2 hours
  • Estimated materials cost: free
  • Age Range: Ages 14 - 18
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  • Language: English

Materials List (per student)

Subjects

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Nature and Environment

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Structure
      • Oceans and Water
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
    • Ecology
      • Ecosystems
      • Populations
      • Human Impact
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society
      • Public Policy
Audience

To use this activity learners need to

  • see
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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By

Laura Rose

Rights

All Rights Reserved, Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program,

Funding sources

  • NOAA Sea Grant
  • National Marine Educators Association

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