A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Eyewitness Shell
Amazing and diverse, shells represent a dynamic solution for survival in nature and its greatest architectural achievement. Although seashells have long been sought by collectors as objects of beauty, you will also learn of a shelled mollusk famous for sinking ships. Understand why architects have long studied shells as models of stupendous strength and amazing design. All ages. 35 minutes. #V-7206. $12.95.
Marine Careers
Describes opportunities in marine transportation, science, technology, recreation and tourism, uniformed services, environmental management, and commercial fishing. Grades 7 to adult. 18 min. $15 Available from University of Delaware SeaGrant at http://www.ocean.udel.edu/seagrant/education/careers.html
Fish, Shellfish and Other Underwater Life
A great way for kids to learn about Marine Life in an easy to understand question and answer format. Good for ages 6-13. This video is available in SPANISH! (English version also avalaible from Bennnett Video)
Ancient Sea Turtles: The Last Voyage?
This video is an eloquent plea for the protection of sea turtles. This video provides an overview of the extraordinary natural history of the sea turtles and the major threats to these giant endangered reptiles. "The science of the sea turtle is fascinating... a nice feature is the 'what you can do' section at the end"
The Beach: A River of Sand
Encyclopaedia Britannica is proud to present its award-winning and best-selling educational videos, ideal for classroom instruction or at-home teaching. An analysis of currents produced by waves proves that most of the net movement of sand is usually along the shore. The program demonstrates that the beach is thus a river of sand which exists between land and breaking waves.
Survival Island
Standing almost alone in the great Southern Ocean, South Georgia is a majestic, barren and remote land. Yet miraculously, in the spring and summer months, this small island plays host to some of the largest concentrations of animals anywhere on Earth. SURVIVAL ISLAND is the story of these vast animal cities - penguins, albatrosses, fur seals and elephant seals - and of the order that lies beneath their seeming chaos
Stellar Sea Lions: In Jeopardy
Why are Alaska's Stellar sea lions disappearing, and what can be done to stop the population crash? This program takes the viewer on a field trip to sea lion rookeries in remote parts of the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands. Winner of the Merit Award in the 1999 International Wildlife Film Festival.
Search For the Great Sharks
Search for the Great Sharks takes you on a round-the-globe expedition to reveal some of the world’s largest sharks and to witness them at close range. From the coast of California to the remote reaches of South and Western Australia, the film pursues Blue Sharks, Whale Sharks, and the most notorious of all, the Great White Shark.
Return of the Plankton
Return of the Plankton: One of a series of videos being created about the natural history of Puget Sound, Washington, U.S.A., this episode uses stunning underwater video of amazing creatures to tell the story of the seasonal changes underwater and the importance of plankton as the basis of the food web. Almost all of the footage in this video is from Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.A. The video is 27 minutes long and is available on DVD. Via the DVD menu, each of the four approximately 7 minute underwater seasons can be shown separately: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter.
Planet Earth series (Discovery Channel)
More than five years in the making, Planet Earth redefines blue-chip natural history filmmaking and continues the Discovery Channel mission to provide the highest quality programming in the world.
Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver narrates this 11-part series. You'll be amazed by never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.
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