Of the district's sixteen high schools, all offer advanced biology, and ten offer marine biology as an elective science course.
Aquatic ecosystems are an integral part of the curriculum of each.
This project will target both teachers and students involved in these courses, with an emphasis on the watershed concept and the influence of sound management decisions on the physical and biologic health of aquatic habitats. The goal of this project is to instill within the participants greater understanding and appreciation of the connections between water quality and wildlife diversity and distribution. Project activities will include teacher in-service and student field study using the interpretive facilities and natural resources available at the school system's Environmental Studies Center. The focus throughout the project will be on hands-on learning using interactive teaching techniques and technology.