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Voice of the Sea

Voice of the Sea is an original, half-hour television series produced by theHawai'i Sea Grant. More than 90 episodes are available online (along with descriptions and 30-second promos that give you a preview). The episodes present global marine issues in a local context, incorporating traditional knowledge and cultural practices. Episodes highlight ocean research and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Viewers learn about current science research, it’s importance to them, and the ways in which traditional knowledge can inform science and management practices.

Bridge DATA - Ghostbusting the Chesapeake

Even when crab pots are lost or abandoned at sea, they continue to catch animals. The unintended victims of the pots typically cannot escape, and are trapped until they die. Through a special program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, scientists are working with watermen to collect derelict, or “ghost,” crab pots and fishing nets that have been lost or abandoned. Students will explore catch data collected by the watermen from the ghost pots.

The Bridge's own DATA Series is made up of lesson plans (DATA Tips) on many ocean science topics that explore the world of water using the language of science: mathematics. Learn more about the DATA Series.

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