Continue Protecting Goliath Groupers
To the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Reef Relief continues to publicly oppose any type of harvest on the critically endangered Goliath Grouper. Goliath Groupers are a special sight to see while snorkeling. Their large presence complimented by their calm demeanor gives snorkelers and divers alike an experience to remember. When our younger coral […]
GUIDE TO MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION
Plastic can be found in many of the items that people use on a daily basis. Despite the benefits that make it popular, the overuse of plastic is taking a heavy toll on the environment, particularly the ocean. For many years, throwing away a plastic bottle was done with little thought, and even today, many […]
Protect the Goliath grouper population
Reef Relief publicly opposes any type of harvest on the critically endangered Goliath grouper. Top predators like the Goliath Grouper are essential in maintaining a balanced ecosystem. Goliath groupers nearly faced extinction in the 1980’s due to overfishing. As a result, both the federal and state government instituted a complete ban on take – they […]
Lesson 27: Conservation and Review
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
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
Lesson 25: The Arctic and Antarctica
Lesson 25: The Arctic and Antarctica Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdL2UOIt2HM&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=27&pp=gAQBiAQB *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Arctic vs Antarctica Worksheet 2: Who am I? Videos: References: https://www.britannica.com/place/Antarctica https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/arctic-meteorology/arctic.html https://nsidc.org/cryosphere/seaice/characteristics/difference.html
Lesson 24: Extraordinary Fish
Lesson 24: Extraordinary Fish Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mtu2PZgij_A&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=26&pp=gAQBiAQB *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Speedy Species! Worksheet 2: Name that Adaptation Resources: https://www.sciencefocus.com/nature/top-10-what-are-the-fastest-fish-in-the-world https://visual.ly/community/Infographics/animals/shark-speed-worlds-fastest-sharks https://dtmag.com/thelibrary/reef-fish-colorful-science-behind-beauty https://blog.nature.org/science/2017/11/27/meet-the-magnificently-weird-mola-mola Videos:
Lesson 23: Rays
Lesson 23: Rays Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGBSKgKQRDo&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=25&pp=gAQBiAQB *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Fish Compare Worksheet 2: Ray Species Videos: References: https://www.majordifferences.com/2018/02/difference-between-shark-and-rays-shark.html#.Xrqx7d9KjBI https://www.sharksider.com/understanding-cartilaginous-fish-difference-sharks-rays https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/fish/group/stingrays
Lesson 22: Invasive Species
Lesson 22: Invasive Species Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HV1_v0gfazU&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=25 *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Pathways Worksheet 2- Common Invasive Species Videos: References: https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/species-type https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/invasive.html https://www.nwf.org/Educational-Resources/Wildlife-Guide/Threats-to-Wildlife/Invasive-Species
Lesson 21: Marine Science Careers
Lesson 21: Marine Science Careers Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1SiY3J09zw&list=PLX4XdbwOThX-7FdPDFj-THcE8UvDR6iOf&index=24 *These videos are recordings of lessons Reef Relief hosted on Facebook Live during the COVID19 shutdown. Key Points: What is Marine Science? Who can you work for? Job fields: Worksheets: Worksheet 1: Name that “Ology” Worksheet 2: Job Descriptions