Snorkeling and Learning How to Protect Coral Reefs with Your Kids Written by : Cory Beach Going snorkeling with your kids is one of the most enjoyable activities you can do on a family vacation. The world underneath the ocean is fascinating, magical, and mysterious, and even a little glimpse of it will have you […]
Shark Senses Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/shark-senses?rq=tsacoumis Sharks have been around for over 450 million years, and lived through every mass extinction event including the ice age and asteroid impact that led to the dinosaur extinction — proving that they are one of the most evolutionarily successful creatures to ever live. Many species of […]
Symphonies of the Sea Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/symphonies-of-the-sea?rq=tsacoumis Communicating underwater is challenging as light and odors do not travel well. But, sound moves 4x faster in water than air. As a result, most marine animals depend on vocalizations to communicate. A chorus of sounds fills the ocean, and a lot of this […]
The Goliath Grouper, a Key Stone Species Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/the-goliath-grouper-a-key-stone-species?rq=tsacoumis Top predators like the Goliath Grouper (Epinephelus itajara) are considered a Key Stone Species because they are essential in maintaining a balanced ecosystem by controlling mid-level predator populations, such as the invasive lionfish. The Goliath nearly faced extinction in the 1980’s […]
Plastic In the Ocean Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/plasticintheocean?rq=tsacoumis Every year 8 million metric tons of plastic is added to the oceans, 236,000 tons are microplastics. This is equivalent to one garbage truck being dumped into the ocean every minute. These piles of debris floating in the ocean create ‘garbage islands’ like the […]
How the Beauty Industry is Killing Sharks Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/how-the-beauty-industry-is-killing-sharks?rq=tsacoumis Listed as an ingredient in many cosmetics such as eye shadow, lipstick, and foundation you will see ‘squalene’ or ‘squalane’. This ingredient is highly sought after for its moisturizing and restorative properties. Squalene with an e is naturally produced by the […]
Foundation for Marine Life – Coral Written by Taylor Tsacoumis Source : https://ali.fish/blog/the-foundation-for-marine-life-coral?rq=tsacoumis Among the most well-known animals in the sea, as well as the foundation for a quarter of all marine life is Coral. Related to Sea Anemone and Sea Jelly, all three species belong to the phylum Cnidaria and are made up of […]
As we all know; Reducing, Reusing & Recycling Can Help The Environment. Use the link below to find a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about recycling! Nico is on a quest to help save the planet! He’s passionate about sharing his knowledge of recycling with everyone, so join Nico on his journey […]
Lesson 27: Conservation and Virtual Lesson Wrap Up Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1- Worksheet 2- Videos: Resources: http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=288&id=2651 https://wehavekids.com/parenting/26-ways-your-kids-can-help-protect-the-environment http://footprintseducation.org/kidz-zone/how-can-i-help.php
Lesson 26: Kelp Forests Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwH-GhMmBRo&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=28&pp=gAQBiAQB *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Compare Ecosystems Worksheet 2: Food Web Videos: References: https://kids.kiddle.co/Kelp_forest https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/kelp.html