Undergrad and Grad courses are also available. This site contains a history and timeline of the National Marine Sanctuaries program, information about designation and legislation, a monthly news page, a national calendar, and stories about the people and creatures who live, work and play in the national marine sanctuaries. Educational materials are being developed for teachers and students. Education activities forthcoming. Hands-on marine education programs in New England.
Programs range from one hour to four days.
Program outlines, vocabulary lists and in class activities are all sent in the weeks preceding the program. Supplementary video material is also available. Site features Areas of Inquiry, Press Releases, Commission Activities, and Ocean Facts. Funded by Pew Charitable Trusts. A global volunteer effort by teams of recreational divers led by experienced marine scientists that raises public awareness about the value of and threats to coral reefs, and solutions to these problems, and obtains high quality data on coral reef status to allow them to be managed.