Organization Highlight: Ocean First Institute
Ocean First Institute (OFI), based in Boulder, Colorado, believes that research and education go hand in hand. With its team of scientists, educators, divers, explorers, and filmmakers, it has reached 4,300 students in local Colorado schools and over 106,000 students...Reef Kids: Science Mini-Courses
Children learn and retain more when they’re engaged. Science and nature are fascinating subjects, with a seemingly endless range of subjects and depth of information to explore. With these complimentary facts in mind, Valerie Grosso, a PhD microbiologist and...Reef Threads Podcast #273
Reef animals can add a whole new aspect to education.
We return after a week off to talk about MACNA and the role of reef aquariums in education. Use this week’s show as inspiration for how you and/or your reef club can get involved in sharing our tremendous hobby with kids through your local school. And we’re not just talking about the standard tank in the science room. At your next reef club meeting, talk about what you can do to increase awareness of reefs and reef animals. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Reef Threads Podcast #251
A Pratt Reef Club Anemone reef.
This week our guest is Randy Donowitz from the Pratt Institute and Reefs.com. Listen to Randy to learn about the history of the Pratt Reef and the role it plays in education and community outreach at the institute. Download the podcast here, or subscribe to our podcasts at iTunes. Also, follow us on Twitter at reefthreads.—Gary and ChristineSponsor: Rod’s Food
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Pratt Reef Club FB page
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