A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Water Insects
Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycles of some insects that spend most of their lives in the water.
The Lawrence Hall of Science Programs for Schools & Community Groups offer several programs for school sites and at the Hall. Assemblies: Dazzling science-on-stage presentations that involve your enthusiastic audience. Perfect for large groups. Workshops: Every student becomes a scientist, immersed in innovative, hands-on science and math activities. Choose from dozens of workshops for all grades in earth science, life science, math, computers, and physical science. Festivals: Involve the whole school community in science and math learning. Great for your open house or school fair.
The Lawrence Hall of Science Programs for Schools & Community Groups offer several programs for school sites and at the Hall. Assemblies: Dazzling science-on-stage presentations that involve your enthusiastic audience. Perfect for large groups. Workshops: Every student becomes a scientist, immersed in innovative, hands-on science and math activities. Choose from dozens of workshops for all grades in earth science, life science, math, computers, and physical science. Festivals: Involve the whole school community in science and math learning. Great for your open house or school fair.
Larvae Page from Stony Brook University
Many invertebrates, amphibians and fishes hatch from their eggs and look nothing like they will as adults. Before becoming adults these animals must metamorphose to take on their adult characteristics. This first stage outside the egg is called the larval stage. Stony Brook University's website contains amazing images of all sorts of larvae you may find floating in our ponds or ocean.
Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures (PBS)
A generation ago, Jacques-Yves Cousteau revealed the oceans' mysteries to millions of landlocked PBS television viewers, and inspired a groundswell of public awareness of the unique problems faced by the world's marine environments. Now, 30 years later, Jacques' son Jean-Michel Cousteau and his expedition team have set sail to explore dangerous and spectacular locales across the globe in the high-definition series, Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
Explore the fascinating and extraordinary behavior of creatures deep within their undersea world. This stunning new series presents never-before-seen behaviors of sharks, whales, dolphins and many other unusual marine animals. Dive into the submarine forests of giant kelp in the Northeastern Pacific. Examine the complex behaviors marine creatures employ to spawn, escape predators and survive.
Deep Blue
DEEP BLUE is an innovative motion picture experience that sets off
on an epic, emotion-filled voyage through the last great frontier on earth: the ocean. Diving into the unexplored liquid space that exists just beneath the surface of our planet, DEEP BLUE takes audiences to awesome realms where humans, and especially cameras, have rarely dared
to go: darting with lightning speed through fierce schools of sharks,
riding over stormy waves with massive killer whales, fighting for
survival with families of polar bears and seals, and even plunging
Oceans Alive! (Parts 1-4)
Oceans Alive! encourages students to ask questions and share their experiences about the sea. Programs show life from all of the world's oceans. Topics explore aspects of sea animal and plant life, the structure of natural sea communities, and the relationship of humans to the sea. Filmed in the wild, the series goes to great lengths to show marine life in its natural habitat. Filming sites include the Red Sea, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, Grand Cayman Islands, Florida, Costa Rica, and the Sea of Cortez.
Eyewitness Fish
You will get the sensation you are diving into the water with the photographer as you discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature. Visit dazzling coral reefs, then dive to dark depths to meet fish more bizarre than your wildest imagination. Fun viewing for all ages, 35 minutes. #V-4213. $12.95.
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