Name
Dive into Deep-Sea Habitats with Real-World Science
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Description

The education and outreach initiatives of the Mesophotic and Deep Benthic Communities restoration projects are connecting classrooms, communities, visitors to aquariums and museums, and future marine scientists to the important seafloor ecosystems of the deep Gulf. From free, phenomenon-based educational resources to aquarium and museum exhibits in all 5 Gulf states, engaging videos, livestream opportunities, and more, there is a way for all ages to develop meaningful connections to these hard-to-reach ocean ecosystems and restoration work. Learn about colorful corals, fascinating creatures, human impacts, seafloor mapping, underwater robots, and careers through work happening right now to restore deep-sea coral communities injured by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Ready-to-use, NGSS-aligned activities include mock coral collections with remotely-operated vehicles, species ID video games, deep-sea mission board games, scavenger hunts, coloring pages, animated shorts, a children's book, live connections with scientists at sea. These resources serve classroom teachers, informal educators, families, communities, and adults looking for careers in marine science. After hands-on demonstrations of interactive educational materials and a viewing of highlights from livestream broadcasts, participants will leave the session with a full understanding of how to use these free activities and resources for all ages. Some options are already available in Spanish with more to come this year!

Location Name
203B
Is presenter a student?
No