NOAA Live! Webinars

View the entire playlist of NOAA Live! webinars

 

Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11 am ET

Marine Mammals in Our Backyard with Grace Simpkins, Woods Hole Sea Grant and Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA

Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on earth and belong to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans.  Seals are known to be the clowns of the sea and belong to a group of marine mammals called pinnipeds.   Interested in learning more about marine mammals?  Tune in to find out what makes a mammal a mammal and fun facts about those found around Cape Cod. (Grades 2-6) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»  Southern Ocean seal monitoring:  Help monitor populations of seals across the world by tagging time-lapse and drone photographs.
»  NOAA Office of Education: This resource collection on marine mammals includes valuable videos, background, activities, and more.
»  Science Kids: Plant & Animal Differences Game - This game allows you to sort plants and animals into different categories such as birds, insects, mammals, etc.
»  NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources:  Whale species information pages.
»  Explore.org: watch orcas, manatees, belugas, gray seals, and more (some cameras may only function during a certain season). Explore with dozens of other live cams!
»  NOAA Ocean Today:  Learn about some of the many species in your local waters and all over the world. Fun and informative 2-minute videos from learning about the North Atlantic right whales to feeding giant octopuses!
»  NOAA Ocean Today Endangered Ocean:  There are several short videos on topics ranging from the endangered species act, manatees, North Atlantic right whales, and more.

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at 11 am ET

A Bird's Eye View of Whales with Allison Henry, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA

 

Whales are among the largest and oldest animals on earth and belong to a group of marine mammals called cetaceans.  Talk to a member of NOAA's North Atlantic right whale aerial survey team and learn how they do science from the sky.  (Grades 2-6) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»  Picture Matching- Right Whales:  COAST Program activity used in our lesson to match North Atlantic right whale drawings to the real right whale picture.   Answer key
»  North Atlantic right whale catalog: The catalog contains all the photographed sitings of right whales from the North Atlantic.
»  Right Whale Listening Network: Learn about North Atlantic Right Whales and how acoustic buoys can help prevent ship strikes.
»  Northeast Regional Office- North Atlantic right whale lesson: Discover the world of the North Atlantic right whale through lessons and activities on the biology, ecology, and conservation of this endangered species (Grades 6-8).
»  NOAA Right Whale Sighting Advisory System - Interactive map of North Atlantic right whale sightings.
»  National Geographic- Blue Whale Migration Activity: This activity allows you to map blue whale migration and develop stories to explain their behavior.
»  NOAA Ocean Today Endangered Ocean:  There are several short videos on topics ranging from the endangered species act, manatees, North Atlantic right whales, and more.

 

Friday, March 27, 2020, at 11 am ET

The Ocean From Space with Cara Wilson, NOAA's Southwest Fisheries Science Center in Monterey, CA

Satellites are amazing tools for observing the Earth and the big blue ocean that covers more than 70 percent of our planet. Scientists use data collected by satellites to monitor physical and biological changes in the ocean. Meet one of NOAA's satellite oceanographers, who will describe some of the things we have learned about our oceans by observing them from space. (Grades 3-6 but Grades 7-8 will like the topic too)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Science on a Sphere (SOS) Explorer Mobile: Download this free app from the Apple app store or google play to explore earth and space from anywhere.
» NOAA and NASA's Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES): Games, apps, and models to explore!  Step by step instructions on how to build your own Lego GOES-R model!
» NOAA and NASA's SciJinks, It's All About the Weather:  Satellites, atmosphere, tides and oceans, weather and more.  There are games, videos, and a lot of information including a tornado simulator.
» NOAA Satellite Data Sets (ERDDAP): For older students who love data!

 

Monday, March 30, 2020, at 11 am ET

Onward and Downward!  Exploring the Deep Ocean with Catalina Martinez, NOAA's Office of Exploration and Research (OER) in Narragansett, RI

The world ocean is essential to all life on earth, covers more than 70 percent of the planet's surface, drives global weather patterns, regulates temperature, and is a bridge that connects all continents. Throughout history, the ocean has been a vital source of sustenance, transport, commerce, joy, fear, mystery, and inspiration. Yet for all of our reliance on the ocean, more than 90 percent of this vast realm remains unexplored. Join us to learn how and why NOAA explores the deep ocean!  (Grades 5-8) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Nautilus Live:  Explore the ocean with Dr. Robert Ballard and the Corps of Exploration.  View photos, videos, and more from Nautilus expeditions.
» Inner Space Center:  A diverse team of ocean scientists, engineers, educators, and video producers at the University of Rhode Island's ISC to share underwater exploration in real time.  Access live video feeds and a video gallery.
» NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information Story Map:  Understanding Our Ocean with Water-Column Sonar Data
» NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research teams up with Octonauts.  Check out Octonauts and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer!
» An article and 13-minute video- Ten years of collection ocean exploration data from the NOAA ship Okeanos Explorer.
» NOAA Ocean Today Ocean Exploration and Bioluminescence: There are several short videos here.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, at 11 am ET

When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors with Glenn Field, NOAA's National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA

Glenn, a warning coordination meteorologist, will discuss and share examples of different weather phenomena, including tornadoes, hurricanes, severe thunderstorms flash floods, and especially lightning.  Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year and is the #2 weather-related killer nationwide. Glenn will show you how important it is to listen for thunder -- because when thunder roars, you should go indoors!  (Grades 3-6 but Grades 7-8 will like the topic too) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Follow up questions can be directed to glenn.field@noaa.gov  The lightning strike band concert video he showed can be viewed here.
» National Weather Service:   Lightning safety tips and resources.
» National Lightning Safety Council: They promote lightning safety and awareness.
» NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory:  Severe weather 101 including lightning types.

 

Friday, April 3, 2020, at 11 am ET

Can You Hear Me Now? Marine Mammals and Sound with Genevieve Davis, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA

Have you ever wondered what a humpback whale sounds like? How dolphins communicate? Learn from a member of our bioacoustics team about how sound travels through the ocean, what makes underwater sounds and how we listen in.  Discover why marine mammals make sound and how we use their sounds in marine mammal conservation (and hear some pretty cool sounds). (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»  Visit the NFSC sounds page to listen to marine mammals and learn more about them. 
»  Right Whale Listening Network: Learn about North Atlantic Right Whales and how acoustic buoys can help prevent ship strikes.
»  Voice in the Sea Call Matching Game
»  Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS): A plethora of information, videos, and resources about the science and uses of sound in the sea.
»  Macaulay Library: Cornell University's extensive archive of audio and video recordings for all types of animals.
»  Noise Tube: You can use your smartphone to monitor noise pollution yourself by participating in this research project started at the Sony Computer Science Laboratory Paris.

 

Monday, April 6, 2020, at 11 am ET

Saildrones - Sailing the Seas for Science with Heather Tabisola, NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle, WA

Have you ever seen a drone? Some people think they look like helicopters. But not all drones fly! Some sail across the water, powered by wind, collecting information on the ocean and atmosphere as they go. In this webinar, you will talk to a NOAA scientist who works with saildrones. This tough robot can spend up to a year at sea, travels through the water at up to 8 knots, and has a range of more than 16,000 nautical miles. (Grade 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)

» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»Since 2015, the Innovative Technology for Arctic Exploration program at PMEL has kept a blog during the saildrone Arctic field season, you can find 2019's here: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/itae/follow-saildrone-2019
» NOAA Saildrone Research 2016 - Live Broadcast Kickoff: https://youtu.be/EholPRD-UJ4
» Experience the Saildrone Antarctic Circumnavigation with your students via a series of classroom lessons developed by Saildrone and the 1851 Trust, an innovative UK education charity committed to inspiring young people to become innovators of the future and stewards of the environment. Each lesson is tailored to fit into any STEM curriculum and supported by Saildrone’s live mission updates and regular blog posts. The lessons are free for use by teachers and educators.  https://www.saildrone.com/antarctica
» Several science blogs on saildrones:
Detecting Fish from Ocean-Going Robots to Complement Ship-Based Surveys, Detecting Fish from Ocean-Going Robots to Complement Ship-Based Surveys, Unmanned Surface Vehicles Track Marine Mammals on Extended Foraging Trips for the First Time, and Saildrones Head to the Arctic for an Arctic cod survey

 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at 11 am ET

Hunting Hurricanes with a NOAA Pilot with Commander Jason R. Mansour, NOAA, Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, FL

NOAA Corps officers serve on the sea, on land, and in the air to support NOAA's science and stewardship mission. While most pilots try to avoid flying an airplane into severe weather, NOAA Hurricane Hunters fly specially equipped aircraft into, above, and around the eye of the storm to collect crucial data that improves forecasts and helps protect lives and property. Meet one of our NOAA commissioned officers and hear about his experiences flying scientists into hurricanes.  The webinar will last about 45 minutes and will be streamed via GoToWebinar with moderated questions and answers throughout. This webinar will be recorded and posted afterward.   (Grade 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Virtual walkthrough of the NOAA Gulfstream IV
» NOAA Aircraft Operations Center
» NOAA Commissioned Corps
» NOAA National Hurricane Center
» NOAA Ocean Today Hurricane Safe Videos:  There are 8 short videos- Fuel for the storm, The making of a superstorm, Hurricane survival guide, Getting ready for hurricanes, and more.

 

Friday, April 10, 2020, at 11 am ET

Welcome Aboard! with Commander Colin Little, Acting Commanding Officer aboard NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer currently moored in Norfolk, VA

This webinar will introduce you to another one of NOAA's commissioned officers and a day in his life aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, one of 16 research vessels in NOAA's fleet, dedicated to exploration and discovery. Tour the bridge, mess deck, galley, staterooms, engine room, and more. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Okeanos Explorer Home Page with information about the ship, the team, and expeditions.
»  Submersibles Page. Commander Colin mentions remotely operated vehicles in his talk and you can learn all about them here!
» NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research teams up with Octonauts.  Check out Octonauts and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer!
» Tour of the Okeanos Explorer (6 minutes)

 

Monday, April 13, 2020, at 2 pm ET - Alaska Week

Flying Beneath the Clouds at the Edge of the World with Katie Sweeney, NOAA's Marine Mammal Lab in the Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

Do you have a toy drone at home? Join in to learn about how the Marine Mammal Lab is using drones for learning more about wildlife. The Alaska Ecosystem Program studies Steller sea lions in Alaska using drones and we're just figuring out how we can use them to learn more about northern fur seals! (Grade 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)

» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Video that shows how the hex drone works (Katie uses this video in her webinar)
»  Southern Ocean seal monitoring:  Help monitor populations of seals across the world by tagging time-lapse and drone photographs.
» Science blogs on using drones:

Fur seals on Bogoslof Island: Post 4- Evolving Science on an Evolving Island - Katie's team tested two camera systems on drones on Bogoslof Island in Alaska in September 2019
New Drone Technology Could Revolutionize Marine Mammal Monitoring
Investigating Steller Sea Lion Declines on Remote Aleutian Islands - Science Blog - fieldwork from 2016
Endangered Steller Sea Lions Get a Closer Look from Online Community of Citizen Scientists
Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International - Student Unmanned Aerial Systems Competition
Examples of using Unmanned Aerial Systems in NOAA research - NOAA Unmanned Aerial Systems Program

 

Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 2 pm ET - Alaska Week

Uncovering the Seafloor:  Charting Alaska's Waters with Lieutenant (junior grade) Michelle Levano and Pete Holmberg, both from NOAA's Office of Coast Survey in Seattle, WA

How do we collect information on ocean depths, and how does that information get on paper?   It's important for us to measure water depths and features to keep ships safe and help them navigate and sometimes we even find shipwrecks!   Together we will walk through how we measure and map the seafloor. (Grade 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »

» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Office of Coast Survey educational activities.  Explore the depths of the ocean with animations, interactive games, activities, coloring pages, and more.  This includes "seafloor mapping" and "ocean in a bottle" activities.
» How to make a sounding box activity.
» Finding nautical charts.
» Search for a shipwreck game.
» StoryMap on charting in Alaska 

 

Monday, April 20, 2020, at 11 am ET

Leaping for Atlantic salmon: Protecting endangered species with Sarah Bailey, NOAA's Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office in Orono, ME

Once found as far south as Long Island Sound, today only the state of Maine still has wild runs of endangered Atlantic salmon. In Orono, Maine, NOAA Fisheries has a collection of Researchers, Engineers, and Managers that all work toward saving these fish and the ecosystems that support them. If you have ever wondered about how science helps support how we manage a species-tune in!  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Salmon Team:  This is the Northeast Salmon Team website and has important information about the work being done by the group.
» NOAA Species in the Spotlight video on Atlantic salmon.
»  Sea-Run, Go!  Wild Atlantic salmon app for classrooms and home. After watching Sarah's webinar you are ready to play!  This activity comes with Sea-Run, Go! QR cards that you print out and place around your house!  Tape the QR codes up around your house or yard and then have your child play through the app.  They go through 11 challenges (QR codes) and get points.  They can even compete with their friends (that do the challenges at their own houses).
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Teaching kids about fish migration. There is a fun lesson, "Designing fish-friendly culverts (and bridges)" lesson for grades 5-8.
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Environmental education resources for teachers, parents, and kids.  Activities range from the "ABCs of fishing" coloring book, word searches, migration station, and more.

 

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 11 am ET

Super Storms From the Sun?! An intro to space weather with Shawn Dahl, NOAA's National Weather Service at the Space Weather Prediction Center in Boulder, CO

Did you know that giant storms from the Sun can reach all the way to Earth?! These solar storms may affect our way of life by possibly impacting technology and in extreme cases, even the health of astronauts or other high fliers. This is known as space weather and it is of growing interest and importance to the world. If you want to learn about the sun and solar storms, join this webinar to discover more about the science of space weather!  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Space Weather Prediction Center
» NASA's space weather resource site.
» Space weather impacts page.
» NASA Science Space Place where kids can explore earth and space.  There are activities and experiments.
» Fun Kids digital radio and online from the UK.  This has some kid friendly information about space weather as well as a podcast to listen to.
» Shawn Dahl gives a brief overview of the Space Weather Prediction Center and its activities. 

 

Friday, April 24, 2020, at 11 am ET

Swimming Upstream with River Herring with Abigail Archer, NOAA's Woods Hole Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension in Barnstable, MA

Most fish live only in freshwater or only in saltwater, but some special fish can swim back and forth between both! How do they do it? Why do they do it? Tune in to learn the answers and meet the awesome Alewife (also known as river herring), one of these special fish that is swimming upstream in rivers right now along the US Mid-Atlantic and New England Coasts. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Fisheries article, "You can help scientists count migrating river herring - virtually"
» U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Teaching kids about fish migration. There is a fun lesson, "Designing fish-friendly culverts (and bridges)" lesson for grades 5-8.
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Environmental education resources for teachers, parents, and kids.  Activities range from the "ABCs of fishing" coloring book, word searches, migration station, and more.

» Help count the river herring:
--Mystic River, Massachusetts Herring Counter, https://www.mysticherring.org/video#/
--Town Brook, Plymouth Massachusetts Herring Counter https://www.plymouthriverherring.org/

»  Watch Live Fish Cameras:
--Herring Creek on Martha’s Vineyard https://wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/naturalresourcedepartment 
--Town Brook, Plymouth Massachusetts Herring Counter https://www.plymouthriverherring.org/

 

Monday, April 27, 2020, at 11 am ET

Explore the World with NOAA's fun, New App with Hilary Peddicord and Beth Russell, NOAA's Earth System Research Laboratories in Boulder, CO

The SOS Explorer™ free mobile app animates the world right on your smartphone. As a pocket-size version of NOAA’s Science On a Sphere®, this free app invites you to zoom in on specific interests, from the squiggly warm and cold lines of the world's ocean currents to the power of tsunami waves, the effects of climate change, and a view of Saturn’s rings. Learn how to play with an animated globe and some of NOAA’s most fascinating facts.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)
**Download the SOS Explorer in advance on your favorite mobile device if you like (just make sure you are watching the webinar on another device!)**

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Science on a Sphere (SOS) Explorer Mobile: Download this free app from the Apple app store or google play to explore earth and space from anywhere.

 

Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 11 am ET

Sharks Make Sense with Chris Flight, NOAA's Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Dauphin Island, AL

Sharks are some of the most successful predators in the ocean. There are hundreds of different species that come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Have you ever wondered what makes them so good at what they do? We will examine several different species of sharks, talk about the variety of senses that sharks use to find their food, and get up close and personal with the jaws of one of the most common sharks swimming around Mobile Bay Alabama.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» OCEARCH Tracker Page - This map of tagged sharks shows you real-time, up to date locations on a variety of tagged sharks
»  Dauphin Island Sea Lab archived Facebook Live Events- These videos cover a variety of topics.  Some examples are, stingrays, alligators, crustaceans, lionfish, and many more!
» Atlantic White Shark Conservancy - This site lists all of the AWSC shark enrichment programs during school closures.
» Shark vocabulary that Chris used during his webinar.
» NOAA story: 12 Shark Facts that May Surprise You

 

Friday, May 1, 2020, at 11 am ET

The Job of a NOAA Oil Spill Response Scientist with Gary Shigenaka and Charlie Henry, both of NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration in Seattle, WA and Mobile, AL

NOAA scientists respond to more than 150 oil spills every year. It is their job to provide the best available science that guides emergency response decision making. April 2020 marked the 10 year anniversary of the largest marine oil spill in U.S. history - the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Meet two of the scientists who worked on that disaster and hundreds of other emergency incidents, and learn about the different ways science is used in oil spill response. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

» Restoring the Gulf: 10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - This NOAA article has some great information, videos, infographics, top 10 questions you might ask, and more!
»  History of oil spill response at NOAA - This NOAA article gives some nice background material.

 

Monday, May 4, 2020, at 11 am ET

Getting Prepared for Hurricane Season with John Cangialosi, NOAA's National Hurricane Center in Miami, FL

Did you know that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30? Join us to learn everything you need to know about hurricanes: where and why hurricanes form, what NOAA does to make sure you have the most up to date information, how storm surge and coastal erosion can impact coastal communities, and what you can do to prepare for these potentially dangerous storms.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Hurricanes at Home! webinar series by the National Hurricane Center. Check out these great webinars on the NHC YouTube channel.  You may find one from your region!  (You can find the National Hurrican Center on Facebook and Twitter too)
»  National Hurricane Preparedness - This website has information on developing an evacuation plan, assembling disaster supplies, forecast information, and much more!
»  NOAA Education Resources on Hurricanes - This website has information on tropical cyclones, hurricane safety, videos, satellite imagery, historical records, and much more!
»  Create-A-Cane - Try to create ideal conditions for a hurricane by changing the winds, latitudes, moisture, and sea temperature.  Try to get your score up to 80!
»  Aim a Hurricane - How many different places can you make the hurricane strike simply by changing a few conditions?
»  Find many of the resources above and a few more for teachers on the National Hurricane Center outreach page under "Opportunities for K-12 students".
»  National Weather Service Website - You can look for your local weather or click on their education tab to learn weather safety with Owlie Skywarn.
» Tropical Storm and Hurricane Names - You can see if there has been a storm with your name!
» NOAA Ocean Today Hurricane Safe Videos:  There are 8 short videos- Fuel for the storm, the making of a superstorm, hurricane survival guide, getting ready for hurricanes, and more.

 

Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 11 am ET

Dive In and Explore Coral Reef Ecosystems with Dana Wusinich-Mendez, NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program in West Palm Beach, FL

Coral reefs are the rainforests of the ocean. They are beautiful, diverse, and extremely important for healthy ocean ecosystems and strong communities. Learn all about coral reef ecosystems, why they matter, and what you can do to help them. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Education Page (Dana referred to this page and it has the 3D polyp and other activities)
» NOAA National Ocean Service Corals Tutorial
» A glimpse inside the "Valley of the Giants" shows coral heads like "Big Momma" that are protected within the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa on Ta'u. Big Momma is more than 500 years old and over 6 meters high, and has a circumference of 41 meters. This Porites coral may be the largest one in the world!
» Interactive Reef Virtual Dive - Explore this virtual reef and learn more about corals
» Bleached Reef Virtual Dive -  In early 2015, coral bleaching started in the Airport Pool on Tutuila. This image shows the staghorn corals in the midst of the severe bleaching event.
» How do corals build their reefs? Visit this California Academy of Sciences Page to learn more. (Dana shows the video from this page during the webinar)
» The coral reef economy. NOAA's page that explains how coral reefs support jobs, tourism, and fisheries.  (Dana shows the video from this page during the webinar)
»  The nation's database on sustainable seafood  Fishwatch.gov
»  National Marine Sanctuaries Virtual Dives of different reefs
»  NOAA Ocean Today Coral Comeback Videos:  There are 9 short videos- Rainforests of the sea, the coral and the algae, corals under threat, what can we do, and more.

Friday, May 8, 2020, at 11 am ET

Helping Big Ships Bring Goods into Port So You Can Have What You Need with Kyle Ward and Louis Licate, NOAA's Office of Coast Survey in Charleston, SC and Miami, FL

Scientists, engineers, and mariners use NOAA’s products and services to slide underneath bridges, navigate tight turns, and dock alongside ports so that everything from groceries to games are available in stores for you to use. Come learn about how the Office of Coast Survey keeps America’s commerce moving!  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  You can view charts in your area here:  https://www.charts.noaa.gov/InteractiveCatalog/nrnc.shtml
»  We're all connected video that Kyle showed during the webinar
»  World Map of Ship Routes YouTube Video that Kyle showed during the webinar
»  Vessel Traffic Data (AIS) for US coastal waters between 2009-2017

 

 

Monday, May 11, 2020, at 11 am ET

What's in that Mouthful of Seawater: Introducing the Ocean's Microscopic World with Vera Trainer, NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

The ocean's microscopic single-celled organisms produce over half the world's oxygen. These phytoplankton provide clean air, draw down carbon dioxide responsible for climate change, and are a major source of food for marine creatures. However, some phytoplankton can produce chemicals that are poisonous to humans, marine mammals, and birds. These harmful algal blooms are responsible for shutting down shellfish harvest and causing fish kills around the world. This talk will provide an introduction to the beauty and danger of the microscopic marine world.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center's video, "Science at Sea - The Hunt for Killer Algae."  (20 minutes long)
»  Why Do Fish Get Sick? youtube video
»  Tabs on Habs Videos- These are an introduction to Harmful Algal Blooms and their Identification.  There is a beginner, intermediate, and advanced series of videos.
»  The National Ocean Service's Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) website. There is regional information so you can look up HABs in your area, resources such as how we forecast HABs, frequently asked questions, and more!
»  Nature Video's "Five Reasons to Thank Plankton" that Vera showed during her webinar.  Find out how much you owe these little guys.
»  WHOI website on harmful algae blooms.  This resource has maps, species, impacts, and more.
»  Download the "Phyto" app for free on your smartphone.  You can access a series of flashcards with both freshwater and marine phytoplankton.  Learn to identify phytoplankton and their proper pronunciation.

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at 11 am ET

Winged Ambassadors: Ocean Travelers with Jennifer Stock, NOAA's Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Olema, CA

Seabirds that live their entire lives at sea (except for one very special time of the year!) have tremendous stories to tell about the health and ecology of the global ocean. What makes a seabird a seabird? How do we know where they live and travel on the ocean? What does your wingspan say about you? What can you do to help seabirds? Learn about the amazing travels of Black-footed and Laysan Albatrosses in the Pacific Ocean. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Dive in and find the National Marine Sanctuary closest to you.
»  Storymap about Birds throughout National Marine Sanctuaries - This includes migration routes, bird research, a bird tour, an interactive bird map, and more!
» Bird Watching at Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary -This includes a guide to sanctuary birds and a chart of seasonal sightings.
»  Winged Ambassadors: Ocean Literacy through the Eyes of Albatross (predominantly for teachers, but includes photos, ppts, videos) http://www.downloadwingedambassadors.org/
»  National Geographic's Laysan Albatross virtual bolus dissection - Kids can use online videos and photo galleries to conduct s virtual bolus dissection.
»  Seabird and Shorebird Activity Book- The Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary put together this fun book.  Seabirds secret code, shorebirds word find, seabirds mobile, and more!
»  Makani Interactive Workbook- Makani: The albatross that cares for the land- interactive story about Laysan Albatross and ocean conservation.
»  Ocean Guardian Kids Club - The Kids Club offers children a stimulating opportunity to express their insights, observations, and understanding of their natural environment through the creation of original stories, poetry, and visual art. All K-8 students are eligible and encouraged to join!
»  Cornell's Bird Cams: A virtual window into the natural world of birds.
»  Nesting Albatross video that Jennifer shows during her presentation
»  A Perfect Day for an Albatross by Caren Loebel-Fried:  Download the free teacher's guide that features activities that target national science, math, writing, and art education standards for grades 1-3.

 

Monday, May 18, 2020, at 3 pm ET

Stories in the Stone: Archaeology in Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument with Malia Evans, NOAA’s Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hilo, Hawai'i

Take a journey to the most isolated archipelago in the world to learn how ancestral Hawaiians shared ecological and cultural observations and knowledge across time and space. This presentation and hands-on activity will explore the stones of this storied landscape, and the oral traditions and relationships contemporary Hawaiians maintain to Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. Weʻll conclude by designing kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) that represent you, your family, or your community. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Native Hawaiian Cultural Heritage in the Monument
»  Learn about the special name given to this unique place - You can even listen to an audio file of the pronunciation and practice at home.
»  Read about Maliaʻs journey to Papahānaumokuākea in July 2019
»  Kids activities and marine archaeology info - Find activity books and a shipwreck gameshow on this website.
»  Downloadable Map of Papahānaumokuākea
»  Learn more about Polynesian Navigation
»  Visit this page for directions on how to submit a photo of your kiʻi pōhaku (petroglyphs) as well as see all the photos we received.
»  Videos Malia showed during her webinar: History of Hokulea (~10 minutes), USGS Kilauea Volcano Helicopter Overflight July 21, 2018 (~1 minute), and Nihoa Island (~8 seconds)
»  Papahānaumokuākea song and coloring book by Patrick Ching
»  NOAA Ocean Today Adventures of a Maritime Archaeologist Videos:  There are 7 short videos- What is maritime archaeology, explore with us, sanctuaries, and more.

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at 3 pm ET

Following ‘Ō‘io: The Life of Hawaiian Bonefishes with Keith Kamikawa, NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Regional Office in Honolulu, Hawai'i

It’s easy to follow friends and family who are important to us through social media. But there is no Facebook for fish. So how do we keep track of fish species that are important to our fisheries? Hawai‘i is home to two species of bonefish, including one found nowhere else in the world. Let’s take a look at ‘ō‘io (bonefishes) in Hawai‘i, a favorite catch for local anglers, and follow them throughout their lives. By building their life history “profile,” we can learn how to protect their habitat and fish sustainably so that the next generation can enjoy a future where fishing traditions―and fish―thrive. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

 

Resources to access at home:

»  Habitat Mapping Activity - Color your way through 'ō'io habitat by hand or on a computer or tablet.
»  Pre-spawning aggregation video. (Keith shows a clip in the webinar)
»  Bonefish Reproduction Research Project video -  You can view a female releasing her eggs.
Fish with Care
»  Be a FAST (Fishing Around Seals and Turtles) responder! It’s OK to call for help! If you’re not in Hawai‘i, learn about protected animals in your area and what to do if you see a stranded marine mammal or sea turtle.
»  Measure your catch! Check out the Hawai‘i Nearshore Fishes Measuring Guide to figure out which fish to keep or release, or find out about fishing in your area.  Download the Fish Rules App for saltwater fishing regulations in Federal and State waters from Maine to Texas.
Get to Know NOAA Habitat Restoration in Your Area
»  Fish depend on healthy habitat! Check out the NOAA Habitat Restoration Atlas to find out about restoration projects in your area. The searchable map highlights projects across the nation, including community-based restoration projects.

 

Friday, May 22, 2020, at 3 pm ET

Minutes Matter: Nature's Warning Signs for Tsunami with Cindi Preller, NOAA's National Weather Service Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Honolulu, Hawai'i

May 22, 2020, marks the 60th year since the 1960 Great Chilean earthquake, the largest ever measured at magnitude 9.5, which wreaked havoc across the entire Pacific Basin. Earthquakes and tsunamis have been happening globally since our planet was born. One of the earliest recorded devastating tsunami disasters happened in the Atlantic basin, in 1755, near Lisbon, Portugal. Tsunamis have no season and cannot be predicted. Nature, however, does provide us with clues. It is critical that children learn these life-saving facts since they are the best teachers and will pass these tools onto others. This presentation will provide students with tsunami, earthquake, and volcano education through a variety of games and activities. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

 

Resources to access at home:

»  Tsunami Hazard Maps: States and territories produce maps for their coastlines that identify tsunami inundation and evacuation areas.
»  Tsunami Education and Outreach Material: Resources available about tsunami safety, including a 2-minute fast draw animation.
»  Pacific Tsunami Warning Center Video Playlist: Collection of videos and animations from the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
»  Tsunami FAQs
»  Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards
»  National Ocean Service animation - Know what to do if a tsunami hits—and the risks you face. (~2 minutes long)  Shown during the webinar.
»  UN video, "Lessons save lives: the story of Tilly Smith".  A clip of this is shown during her webinar.
»  University of Alaska Earthquake Center animations.  Generation of a tsunami, propagation, etc.  (These are used in the webinar)
»  NOAA Ocean Today Tsunami Survival Guide Videos:  There are 7 short videos- Tsunami awareness, tracking tsunamis, tsunami science, and more.

 

Monday, May 25

Vote For Your Top 3 NOAA Live! Webinars for our All-Stars Show on Friday, June 12th

Help us pick the all-star speakers we are inviting back to answer more of your questions.  Voting has ended.

 

 

Extra Credit:

» Pick your favorite past NOAA Live! webinar and watch it on YouTube or pick a new one you haven't see yet!
» Make a drawing and write down your favorite "fun fact" you learned from a NOAA Live! Webinar.  E-mail it to Grace Simpkins at gsimpkins@whoi.edu but make sure it only has your first name on it.

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at 11 am ET

Coastal Marshland in My Texas Backyard with Nikki Fitzgerald, NOAA's Texas Sea Grant in Anahuac, TX

Let's explore Nikki's backyard coastal marsh together in the 'Alligator Capital of Texas'! She will take us on a journey while kayaking or riding on the back of a marsh buggy. Have you ever heard a baby alligator chirp before? No worries, Nikki will let you hear one chirp! Watch as she shows us how to catch a blue crab or go seining in the bay. You will get to learn the many purposes of a Marsh with live demonstrations and hands-on activities. Learn about the importance of our coastal marshes and discover the many different animals that call it home. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Texas Parks and Wildlife page on Coastal Wetlands.  You can see pictures of some of the animals that live in Texas' coastal wetlands.
»  Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
»  Texas Parks and Wildlife video:  Gulf Coast Prairies Eco-Region (6 minutes long)
»  Texas Parks and Wildlife video: Crabbing the Coast at Sea Rim State Park (3 minutes long)
»  Beaumont Texas Cattail Marsh Scenic Wetlands and Boardwalk 2017 video (3 minutes long)
»  Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Travel Video (4 minutes long)
»  Pond Management with Jefferson/Chambers County Agent Nikii Fitzgerald (7 minutes)
»  What are watersheds? video with Nikki (5 minutes long)
»  Types of weathering video with Nikki (3 minutes)

 

Friday, May 29, 2020, at 11 am ET

Blue Blood, Green Eggs, and Red Knots: The amazing story of the horseshoe crab with Chris Petrone, NOAA's Delaware Sea Grant in Lewes, DE

About 20 million years ago, the horseshoe crab, as we know it today, evolved. Members of Family Limulidae, which include four extant species of horseshoe crabs, have relatives—the trilobites—that existed on Earth over 500 million years ago! In North America, just one species of horseshoe crabs crawls upon the seafloor eating small clams, crustaceans, worms, and algae. Horseshoe crabs, which are more closely related to scorpions and spiders than true crabs, are incredibly important to the environment and humans. Join us to learn more about this incredible animal and develop your own “Limulus Love.”  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Delaware Sea Grant’s Horseshoe Crab 15 Second Science YouTube playlist.  These short videos are fun, quick, and informative.
»  Delaware Sea Grant article: Scientists develop an artificial bait that reduces the need to harvest horseshoe crabs
»  The Horseshoe Crab - information about the horseshoe crab.
»  The Delaware Bay Horseshoe Crab Survey
»  NOAA's Ocean Today video on horseshoe crabs - “Blue Blood Battles Bacteria”
»  Estuaries 101 “Hooray for Horseshoe Crabs” lesson plan
»  Horseshoe Crab Origami
»  Migrating Shorebirds and Horseshoe Crabs video (~36 seconds long)
»  Just flip 'em music video
»  Videos Chris shows during his webinar, "egg video" and "feeding video"
»  NOAA Ocean Today the Remarkable Horseshoe Crab Videos:  There are 5 short videos- The remarkable horseshoe crab, blue blood battles bacteria, and more.

 

Monday, June 1, 2020, at 11 am ET

Giant Seabass, Kings of the Kelp Forest with Ryan Freedman, NOAA's Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary in Santa Barbara, CA

Giant Seabass are a species of large fish that live in the cool waters off the coast of California. Thanks to government protections in California, this top predator of the kelp forest is beginning to return to the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and NOAA is working with other groups to study them. Giant Seabass are unique because scientists believe they use sounds to communicate. NOAA is working to record these sounds in the wild and study how these fish move around Santa Barbara Island, a small offshore island in the sanctuary. (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

» "Return of the King" - An article on how researchers track giant sea bass populations in the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
»   Channel Island National Marine Sanctuary education page.  This includes an encyclopedia of sanctuaries, marine reserves interactive map, and more.
» Map of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 11 am ET

Fishing for Food and Facts with Anna Mercer, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Narragansett, RI

Did you know that U.S. fisheries produce over 9 billion pounds of seafood every year? Join this webinar to learn how NOAA Fisheries works with fishermen to produce sustainable seafood that feeds people all over the world. In this webinar, you will learn about the species that are harvested in the northeast U.S., how they are caught, and how NOAA Fisheries helps fishermen develop tools to fish more effectively and collect data for science.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  U.S. Seafood Facts at Fish Watch
»  Fisheries of the United States
»  NOAA Fisheries Cooperative Research
»  National Marie Sanctuaries Fish and Fishery Facts in California. This has some great information on where fishing occurs, the different fisheries, fishing vessel types, fishing gear, seafood markets, and more.
»  Seafood Nutrition Partnership Website. NOAA Fisheries is a partner and you can find seafood 101, the science of seafood, and more.

 

Friday, June 5, 2020, at 11 am ET

USS Monitor: Heavy Metal on the High Seas With Tane Casserley, NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary in Newport News, VA

Situated 16 miles off the coast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, NOAA’s Monitor National Marine Sanctuary protects the shipwreck of the famed Civil War ironclad, USS Monitor. Over the last 45 years, NOAA has been honoring the men of USS Monitor, its legacy with the United States Navy, and its impact on world events. This presentation will discuss NOAA’s use of cutting edge science to preserve this iconic piece of Civil War history and will highlight NOAA’s efforts to protect this fragile national treasure and its history above and below the waves.  Art Courtesy Tom Freeman.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

» This Monitor National Marine Sanctuary website has information about the science of exploration and monitoring the shipwrecks at the sanctuary.
»  Explore shipwrecks from the Civil War through World War II
»  Map of the Monitor National Marine Sanctuary
»  Fun activities for students and all ages.  Monitor bingo, a civil war crossword puzzle, test your knowledge, and much more.
»  Education resources for teachers.  You will find curriculum, activities, and videos here.
»  Proposed sanctuary expansion  Why expand?  Find out more here.
»  Living Shipwrecks 3D - This website gives you a 3D view (created from multibeam sonars) of various shipwrecks and the marine life that uses the sites as habitat.  This was created by NOAA's Monitor National Marine Sanctuary (MNMS) and National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS) Beaufort Lab.
»  NOAA Ocean Today Maritime Archaeology Videos:  There are 8 short videos- What is maritime archaeology, explore with us, sanctuaries, and more.

 

Monday, June 8, 2020, at 11 am ET

From Training to Underwater Exploration: Take a Deep Dive with the NOAA Diving Center With Jessica Keller and Zachary Hileman, both from the NOAA Diving Center in Seattle, WA and Stephanie Gandulla, NOAA's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, MI

Follow the pathway to become a NOAA diver and beyond! Scientific diving is one of the main types of diving conducted throughout NOAA, and the NOAA Diving Center trains scientists in how to work safely underwater. Join us as we discuss how we conduct science in the underwater environment.  After training, NOAA divers go into the field and collect data in cool locations like Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary! Thunder Bay will highlight the projects and science conducted by NOAA divers in the Great Lakes.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

 

Resources to access at home:

»  Learn more about the NOAA Diving Program (NDP).  View NOAA diving forms, regulations, training, and more.  Click here.
»  The NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations website. There is a lot of information as well as featured stories and videos.
»  A map of the NOAA diving program units and sub-units (where are our trained divers).
»  Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary education website.  There are links to NOAA's online games, an encyclopedia of the sanctuaries, and more.
»  NOAA National Ocean Service "Dive in: underwater adventure" website.  This shows you the diving opportunities in NOAA's national marine sanctuaries and estuarine research reserves.
»  Map of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
»  Immerse yourself in the ocean and your national marine sanctuaries without getting wet! These virtual reality voyages use 360-degree images to highlight each national marine sanctuary.
»  National Park Service Junior Ranger Underwater Explorer Program.

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at 11 am ET

Wait! Is that a Real Jellyfish? With Michael Ford, from NOAA Fisheries in Silver Spring, MD

Let’s face it. Jellyfish can be annoying sometimes when we're on the beach. However, many oceanographers think jellyfish might play an important role in the ocean food web. When we explore the Earth’s oceans from ships and with unmanned Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs), we actually see lots and lots of jellyfish. So, when we are not at the beach, we turn on our ROV, dive down into the ocean, and study them. There are so many kinds of jellyfish! Actually, “jellyfish” is a common word used to describe many types of animals that are gelatinous (made of jelly-like tissue.) These animals come in a very wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Join oceanographer Mike Ford from NOAA Fisheries to learn about jellyfish in the deep ocean as seen from recent ROV dives in the ocean.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

 

Resources to access at home:

»  The Smithsonian website on jellyfish and comb jellies. This includes their role in the food web, reproduction and life cycle, human connections, and more. Click here.
»  Interesting web articles with photo and video content that Mike wrote with colleagues and folks from Ocean Exploration:

» Explorations Far Above the Musician Seamounts: A Crescendo for Midwater Explorers
»  The Gelata of Océano Profundo 2015 (available in English and Spanish)
»  Cyclocanna welshi
»  Dive 05: Twirling Jelly
»  Trawling for Plankton (and Plastic) on the Way Home from Indonesia

 

Friday, June 12, 2020, at 11 am ET

NOAA Live! All-Stars Show - ask the questions you didn't get answered!

This webinar will be 1 hour long.  Each speaker will give a 1-2 minute "speed talk" to remind you of their area of expertise.  They will not be giving their webinar again (but you can watch their recorded webinar on our YouTube channel).  This is a chance to see your favorite NOAA Live! presenters and ask any questions you might still have.  We will alternate asking questions of each of our panelists.  If you want to send your question in advance, please e-mail Grace Simpkins, gsimpkins@whoi.edu   »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Hunting Hurricanes with Commander Jason R. Mansour, NOAA, Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, FL
Airplane Surveys of Whales with Allison Henry, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA
Archaeology at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument with Malia Evans, NOAA’s Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument in Hilo, Hawai'i
Marine Mammals and Sound with Genevieve Davis, NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA
Saildrones with Heather Tabisola, NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle, WA
Coral Reefs with Dana Wusinich-Mendez, NOAA's Coral Reef Conservation Program in West Palm Beach, FL
Tornadoes with Sean Waugh, NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory in Norman, OK
Sharks with Chris Flight, NOAA's Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab in Dauphin Island, AL

 

NOAA Live! from NOAA Science Camp in Seattle, WA      

 

Monday, July 6, 2020, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET

Exploring Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary - Virtual Tour and Trivia BINGO with Jacqueline Laverdure, NOAA’s Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary in Port Angeles, WA

Explore the wonders of America’s Ocean and Great Lakes Treasures - Our national marine sanctuaries! Join us for this fun and interactive virtual tour as we visit our national marine sanctuaries and dive deep into Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. This journey includes a trivia BINGO game as we explore the rich abundance of marine life that thrive in these magnificent waters of the Pacific Northwest from the rocky shores to the deep sea. The webinar will last about 45-60 minutes with moderated questions and answers throughout. This webinar will be recorded and posted afterward. (Grades 6-8, but all ages will enjoy)  » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

 

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET

Swimming in Dirty Water - Pollution and Fish Health with Cathy Laetz, NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

Every day humans produce tons of chemicals that can drain into our rivers, lakes, and oceans. In the Pacific Northwest, these waters are important habitat for fish like salmon. You wouldn't like to swim at a polluted beach and our science tells us that the fish don't like it either! Learn about how common pollutants like oil, copper, pesticides, and stormwater harm fish and what you can do to help clean our water. The webinar will last about 45-60 minutes with moderated questions and answers throughout. This webinar will be recorded and posted afterward. (Grades 6-8, but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Health website.  Explore this page to find games, activities, songs, coloring pages, and more!
» PBS Learning Media: Pollution and Wast - Find lots of interesting Public Television videos on scientific and environmental topics.
» TED-Ed - View short video lessons aimed at educators and students.  Many are collaborations between educators and animators.  There are a wide range of science topics.
» Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - educational resources for students, parents, and teachers.

 

Monday, July 13, 2020, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET

The Wonderful World of Plankton: the Tiny Animals of the Sea with Colleen Harpold and Alison Deary, NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

Come learn about the exciting world of plankton! Everything from baby fishes, crab and octopus to animals like copepods and krill that spend their entire lives floating in the ocean. Narrated by two marine scientists with different career tracks, explore the tiny animals that live in our ocean and how they are collected from the seas of Alaska. The webinar will last about 45-60 minutes with moderated questions and answers throughout. This webinar will be recorded and posted afterward. (Grades 6-8, but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Ecosystems & Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (EcoFOCI) Website.  Find out more about the research and data that is collected.
»  Plankton Portal.  This website gives you an opportunity to do some citizen science and ID plankton!

 

Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 10 am PT/1 pm ET

Demystifying Science through Video with Filmmaker Paul Hillman, NOAA Fisheries Communications Office in Seattle, WA

Science can be a tough nut to crack for a lot of people, and sometimes getting the information straight from a scientist can be full of technical jargon and difficult to understand. But science is the backbone for many of the decisions and policies that we make at NOAA, and we want to effectively communicate this science to you. To do this, we have a team of filmmakers that create videos that illustrate our science in educational and entertaining ways. Tune in to learn more about how to make science films, and to learn about a career in science when you're actually an artist! The webinar will last about 45-60 minutes with moderated questions and answers throughout. This webinar will be recorded and posted afterward. (Grades 6-8, but all ages will enjoy) » View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Fisheries Video Gallery Watch some of these amazing videos on topics ranging from aquaculture, coral conservation, sustainable fisheries, and more.
»  NOAA Fisheries YouTube Channel.  View a wide variety of videos on topics ranging from protected species, species in the spotlight, and more.

 

Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Carbon's Journey and Our Warming Planet with Frank Niepold and Tom Di Liberto, NOAA's Climate Program Office in Silver Spring, MD

The carbon cycle is a process where carbon dioxide travels from the atmosphere into living organisms and the Earth, then back into the atmosphere. Learn how changes in carbon dioxide levels, such as burning fossil fuels (oil, gas, etc.), affect the atmosphere and the ocean. We will flood a "bathroom" and see why it's a good thing to shut off the water and or make the Earth's atmosphere "drain" bigger so we don't mess up our home.  This webinar will be recorded and posted here (with English captions and Spanish subtitles) after going live.  (Grades 2-6 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»  Why is Carbon Important: This NASA site is aimed at kids and does a nice job of explaining what carbon is as well as its importance.
»  The Incredible Carbon Journey:  Play the Carbon Journey Game with your class or a group at home (Use the blue "Jump to this Activity" button on the website linked to here).
»  MIT's Greenhouse Gas Simulator:  This simple animated simulation of the global carbon system is great for helping kids explore the relationship between carbon emissions and atmospheric carbon dioxide. (Teacher link)
»  NASA Climate Kids Offset Game: As you play this online game you earn money so you can buy "upgrades" to your carbon sources and sinks.  Meanwhile, carbon dioxide molecules are escaping into the atmosphere.
»  Background articles from climate.gov for parents or teachers:

Which emits more carbon dioxide: volcanoes or human activities?
Carbon dioxide: earth's hottest topic is just warming up
Climate change: atmospheric carbon dioxide

 

 

Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Baby Beluga in the Shallow Gray Sea - looking for newborn whales with drones in Cook Inlet, Alaska with Kim Goetz, NOAA Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

Learn about the endangered population of Cook Inlet beluga whales which regularly swim past local Anchorage landmarks such as the Port, Kincaid Park, the airport, and Bird Point in Turnagain Arm.  We will talk about how belugas live, see cool photos of them taken from a drone that we use to recognize newborn baby whales, and listen to them buzz and chomp on a fish!  This webinar will be recorded and posted here (with English captions) after going live.  (Grades 2-8 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)
The webinar was also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Studying Endangered Cook Inlet Belugas in Alaska
»  Beluga Whale Hexacopter Survey - Science Blog
»  Belugas Count! video
»  Species in the Spotlight: Cook Inlet Beluga Whale
» Plumbing the Deep: Using Sound Waves to See

 

Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Up, Up, and Away - Flying High with NWS Weather Balloons with Jeff Orrock, NOAA's National Weather Service in Wakefield, VA

NOAA launches weather balloons twice a day across the entire country. Weather balloons, also known as sounding balloons, are a special type of high-altitude balloon carrying instruments to near the edge of space. They send back information on atmospheric pressure, temperature, humidity, and wind speed by means of a small, expendable measuring device called a radiosonde. Meet meteorologist Jeff Orrock and learn how weather balloons collect information to help forecasters predict the weather in your community and what you can do if you find one.  This webinar will be recorded and posted here (with English captions and Spanish subtitles) after going live.  (Grades 2-8 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in English and Spanish)

Resources to access at home:

»  National Weather Service Kids Corner:  Weather balloons page including a video of a weather balloon launch.
»  National Weather Service Education Page: Weather science, games, weather safety, and careers for kids, parents, and teachers.
»  UCAR Center for Science Education:  Explore the atmosphere by launching virtual weather balloons.
»  UCAR Center for Science Education: Learn more about weather balloons.
»  NOAA's JetStream - An Online School for Weather: This has downloadable posters about clouds and weather, information about the atmosphere, global weather, and many more topics.
»  NOAA's SciJinks - It's All About Weather:  This is for educators and students.  You'll find games, information, classroom activities, videos, and more.

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

The crab-tivating life of crustaceans: diving into Alaskan snow crab and red king crab biology with Erin Fedewa and Leah Zacher, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Kodiak Laboratory in Kodiak, AK

Join us as we learn about red king crab and snow crab, two species of crab found in Alaskan waters. Guest appearances from live crab at the Kodiak Fisheries Research Center and a virtual dissection will help us explore crab biology and life stages. This webinar will be recorded and posted here (with English captions) after going live.  (Grades 2-8 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Red king crab life stages - a short course
»  Crab education pages
»  NOAA Fisheries - Red King Crab
»  NOAA Fisheries - Snow Crab
»  New Studies Raise Questions About Crabs’ Adaptability
»  Dutch Harbor Snow and Tanner Crab Growth Study - a science blog

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Dolphin Tales - Stories and facts about dolphins and marine mammal strandings in the Southeast US with Blair Mase, NOAA Fisheries Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Miami, FL

Is it a fish or is it a mammal?  Tune into this presentation full of fun facts about dolphins, their biology, and how we study them. Find out about marine mammal strandings (what is that and why does it happen?), what NOAA does in response to one of these events, and how to find out more about the stranding network in your area.  This webinar will be recorded and posted here (with English captions and Spanish subtitles) after going live.  (Grades 2-8 but all ages will enjoy)  »  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program: Learn more about the volunteer stranding and entanglement networks and find your regional program.
»  Report a Stranded or Injured Marine Animal
»  FAQs about why it is illegal to feed or harass a marine mammal in the wild.
»  Video used during the talk:  Dolphin Sounds - Sounds of Nature
»  NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries Outreach Corner:  Marine mammal and sea turtle viewing guidelines, see and id smartphone apps, fact sheets and more.
»  NOAA Marine Debris Activities and Curricula:  Activity books, bookmarks, magnets, and more.

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Exploring the Ocean Seafloor: Underwater Volcanoes and their Habitats with Colleen Hoffman, Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies and NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Lab in Seattle, WA

Come learn about the explosive world of underwater volcanoes! Alien looking organisms, robots and submarines, and eruptions are all part of the fun in studying these systems 10,000-13,000 feet below sea level. Narrated by a marine geochemist, we explore an underwater volcano habitat and how we collect samples from the deep.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

» Videos used in the talk:  Volcanic eruptions on the seafloor, Life at a Hydrothermal Vent, and What it is like to go down in HOV Alvin
Videos:
»  Demo for Oreo plate tectonics
»  Last 40 years of hydrothermal vent explorations (video showing all the different types of systems)
»  C-DEBI deep-sea lesson plans
»  NOAA Ocean Today Every Full Moon: Deep Sea Dive Collection
»  NOAA Ocean Explorer: Hunting for Alien Life at the Bottom of the Arctic Ocean
»  NOAA Ocean Explorer: Hydrothermal Vents: 2016 Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas
»  NOAA Ocean Explorer: Education Therme: Vents and Volcanoes lesson plans
»  HACON - Hot Vents in an Ice-Covered Ocean
Books:
»  Exploring the Deep, Dark Sea by Gail Gibbons.
»  Alien Deep: Revealing the Mysterious Living World at the Bottom of the Ocean (National Geographic Kids) by Bradley Hague.
»  Discovering the Deep by Jeffrey A. Karson, Deborah S. Kelley, Daniel J. Fornari, Michael R, Perfit, and Timothy M. Shank. 

 

Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Fire Weather at an Incident with Kari Fleegel, NOAA's National Weather Service in Aberdeen, SD

Fire weather is a combination of conditions that set the stage for the rapid spread of wildfires. Join us to meet one of NOAA's incident meteorologists who helps keep fire crews safe by enabling responders to plan operations around one of the most variable aspects of any incident — the weather. Kari is a National Weather Service forecaster who has been specially trained and certified to provide weather support at a fire location.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  National Weather Service (NWS) Wildfire safety:  This has safety and preparedness information.
»  NWS wildfire safety tips video:  This is a short, 1 1/2 minute video
»  NWS Seasonal Safety Campaign (which includes a few wildfire safety infographics #1 and #2):  Information on how to prepare for hazardous weather year-round
»  Ready.gov web resource:  Find information on preparing, staying safe, and returning home after the fire.
»  Midwestern Regional Climate Center with some specialized information for wildfires in the Midwestern US
»  Smokey Bear for Kids:  Star with Smokey in a story, play a game to learn how to spot fire dangers while camping, and design a coloring page with Smokey.
»  Smokey Bear for Educators: There are K-2 and middle school activities and materials.

 

 

 

Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Ping! - Using sound to map Alaska's seafloor with Jessica Murphy and LTjg Michelle Levano, NOAA's Office of Coast Survey in Seattle, WA

Like marine mammals using sound to "see" their underwater environment, scientists also use sound to determine what the seafloor looks like! Mapping the seafloor provides information for many purposes, including safe navigation of fishing vessels and helping pinpoint where marine animals call home. Join us as we discuss the tools of the trade for mapping the seafloor and the many ways that data is used by scientists for everything from charting the ocean to understanding habitat.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey Educational Activities: Learn more about the seafloor and nautical charting through posters, interactive activities (check out the digital terrain activity!), and hands-on activities you can do at home.
»  Alaska Surveys Storymap
»  Finding Nautical Charts
» Travel the Seas Video
» Plumbing the Deep: Using Sound Waves to See

 

Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Deep and Creepy: Things that go Bump in the Deep Sea with Kasey Cantwell, NOAA's Office of Ocean Exploration and Research in Silver Spring, MD

A special Halloween edition of NOAA Live! - "Creatures of the Deep" will explore the fascinatingly creepy creatures of the deep ocean. Join us to learn more about the unique animals that exist in the deep sea and the different adaptations that make it possible to live in this extreme environment!
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

»  NOAA Ocean Exploration and Research Education Page:  This includes lesson plans, multimedia interactive activities, career information, and more
»  NOAA Exploring Deep-Ocean Art:  Coloring book and coloring pages.
»  Bioluminescence, Deep-sea Corals, and Cold Seeps, : Videos, past expeditions, lesson plans, and more.
»  Benthic Deepwater Animal Identification Guide: Explore this amazing collection of images from the Deep Discoverer remotely operated vehicle.
»  NOAA Build an Underwater Robot: This is a guide to making a simple version of an underwater remotely operated vehicle.
»  NOAA Ocean Today/Creep into the Deep:  There are some great videos on how animals in the deep sea have evolved to breed, feed, and survive in one of the harshest realms of the ocean.
»  Zooplankton in the Deep Sea:  This Hawaii Sea Grant video is a great introduction to zooplankton in the deep ocean.
»  Ocean Exploration Facts
»  Octonauts Corner:  coloring pages, video tour of Okeanos for kids, and deep sea creature chart
»  Dive and Discover with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution:  Hydrothermal vents animals
»  Whale Times, Inc - Creep into the Deep, Journey into Midnight Cruise:  There are some great coloring pages
»  Ocean Explorer Make your own Deep Sea Vent activity for grades 5-6.

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at 4 pm ET - NO WEBINAR (VOTING DAY)

 

Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Oysters: Nature's Vacuum Cleaners with Harriet Booth, NOAA's Woods Hole Sea Grant and Cape Cod Cooperative Extension in Barnstable, MA

Have you ever seen or eaten an oyster? How is it different from a clam? Did you know they can filter 1.3 gallons of water per hour and are often put in bays and salt water ponds to clean up the water? Do you know how they spawn (reproduce)? Who eats them (hint -we do) and what research do we do to support shellfish farmers or wild harvesters? Learn all this and more during this NOAA Live! webinar.  (Live ASL interpretation)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Oyster Life Cycle: This is a short 2-minute video that walks you through the oyster life cycle.
»  NOAA K-12 Science Module - "Oysters in the Chesapeake Bay":  This has curriculum for elementary, middle school, and high school grade lessons.  This is relevant regardless of where you live.
»  Oyster Reef Habitat - This NOAA Fisheries website has valuable information about oyster reefs.
»  Marine Biological Laboratory Demonstrates How Oysters Filter Water:  This is a short 2 minute that shows oysters filtering algae out of the water.
»  Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Publications and Resources:  Publications include "Tips for fresh and tasty shellfish", "Easting shellfish as part of a healthy diet", "Safe shellfish for recreational harvesters", and more.
»  Octonauts - Learn about shellfish:  In this video Octonauts are learning all about shellfish! Lobsters, shrimp, crabs, and more.

 

 

 

Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Not Your Friendly Neighborhood Wave: Staying Safe from Tsunamis in Alaska with Dr. Summer Ohlendorf, NOAA's National Weather Service Tsunami Warning Center in Palmer, AK

Earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, oh my! What’s one thing these hazards have in common? They’re all capable of moving a large amount of water very quickly, creating a special set of waves called a tsunami. While the most well known tsunami up here is the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunami, tsunamis can come in many sizes and remain an ongoing threat to coastal Alaskans. On the heels of World Tsunami Awareness Day (Nov. 5), we’ll share some of the things that make tsunamis different from regular waves, how scientists monitor and warn for tsunamis, and how you can keep yourselves and your families safe.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Educational Tsunami Resources
»  Alaska tsunami evacuation maps and more!
»  Interactive tsunami inundation/flooding maps
»  Alaska geohazard educational resources - Earthscope Alaska Native Geoscience Learning Experience (ANGLE) 
»  NOAA Mitigates the Impact of Killer Waves – Storymap

 

Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 4 pm ET - NO WEBINAR (VETERANS DAY)

 

Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

What's in the Kelp Forest? Exploring the Shore and Diving Underwater in Kachemak Bay, Alaska with Kris Holderied,  NOAA Kasitsna Bay Laboratory, NOAA Ocean Service and Katie Gavenus, Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies

Come find out about the unique ecology and research in Kachemak Bay, Alaska! Kachemak Bay is home to a wide variety of animals -- sea stars, nudibranchs, anemones, clams and snails, octopus, crabs, all sorts of fish, and even marine mammals like whales and sea otters! Join us to learn more about this special estuary and explore how researchers and community members study the underwater ecosystem.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Ocean Service: What is the intertidal zone?
»  Alaska Department of Fish and Game: Tidepooling in Alaska including an overview, tidepool etiquette, etc.
» Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Educator Resources
» Video: Science and Stewardship: Keys to Restoring Kachemak Bay
» Kasitsna Bay Lab Dive Class “Movie Trailer”
» Activities: Life in the Intertidal Zone

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Science on the Half Shell: Behind the Scenes at the Milford Fisheries Laboratory with Mark Dixon and Gillian Phillips, NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Milford, CT

Have you ever wondered what kind of science is conducted at a fisheries laboratory? Meet NOAA scientists from the Northeast Fisheries Science Center's Laboratory in Milford, CT, who study shellfish and investigate questions that help shellfish growers around the world. You will learn about what oysters eat, how they are helping make a cleaner Long Island Sound, and see, through real fish surveillance, how shellfish farms can become habitat for other species. (Live ASL interpretation)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Current research at Milford
»  Fish printing is usually a popular station: Read this article on the educational uses of gyotaku or fish printing.  Try it at home after watching this video (for older kids)  or this video (for younger kids).  Remember - you can use a rubber fish and even print onto clothing.

 

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Alaska Sea Ice, Ice, Baby with Michael Lawson, NOAA's National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK

Learn all about Alaska sea ice from a National Weather Service sea ice analyst! Come join us to find out about different types of sea ice, how it forms and is different than freshwater ice, and how NOAA sea ice analysts analyze sea ice from satellite imagery.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA National Snow & Ice Data Center
»  Ten Signs of a Warming World - Arctic Sea Ice
»  Melting Ice Science Experiment
»  Whither Arctic Sea Ice? - grades 7-12
»  Sea Ice Index - Sea Ice Animation Tool
»  Citizen Science: CoCoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network

 

Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Saving Corals: A Day in the Life of a Coral Reef Scientist with Derek Manzello, NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory in Miami, FL

The mission of NOAA’s National Coral Reef Monitoring Program is to provide information to help improve and sustain coral reef health throughout the world. Meet Derek Manzello, a NOAA coral reef scientist, who dons scuba gear when heading to his office - the world's most beautiful ecosystem and a place that most people only see when they are on vacation. Look at the world through his eyes (or scuba mask) as he shows us the tools they use, shares his favorite fieldwork experience and helps us understand the challenges coral reefs face today. (Live ASL interpretation)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

» NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program Education Page
» NOAA National Ocean Service Corals Tutorial
» Interactive Reef Virtual Dive - Explore this virtual reef and learn more about corals
» Bleached Reef Virtual Dive -  In early 2015, coral bleaching started in the Airport Pool on Tutuila. This image shows the staghorn corals in the midst of the severe bleaching event.
» How do corals build their reefs? Visit this California Academy of Sciences Page to learn more. (Dana shows the video from this page during the webinar)
»  National Marine Sanctuaries Virtual Dives of different reefs
»  NOAA Ocean Today Coral Comeback Videos:  There are 9 short videos- Rainforests of the sea, the coral and the algae, corals under threat, what can we do, and more.

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Drones, Scat, and the Joys of Marine Mammal Fieldwork in Alaska with Katie Sweeney, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

How do we study marine mammals and what do we find out? Take a journey through the types of surveys and tools that are used to study Steller sea lions and northern fur seals in Alaska, and the challenges faced by scientists who study them!
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Fur seals on Bogoslof Island - 2019 science blog
»  Investigating Steller Sea Lion Declines on Remote Aleutian Islands - 2016 science blog
»  Investigating Steller Sea Lion Populations - video
»  Steller Sea Lion Aerial Survey - 2017 science blog
»  From 2017 and 2018: Thousands of People Help Scientists with Research on Endangered Steller Sea Lion, Stellar Progress on Steller Watch

 

Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Seeing the World Through a Sea Turtle's Eyes with Samir Patel, NOAA Fisheries Northeast Fisheries Science Center in Woods Hole, MA

Sea turtles are considered living dinosaurs in that they have remained relatively unchanged for over 100 million years and yet continue to thrive in our world's ocean. How are turtles able to do this? We use several camera techniques to film sea turtles as they swim through the ocean diving, foraging, and avoiding predators to understand how they are able to survive and thrive in their preferred habitats. (Live ASL interpretation)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  Sea turtle stranding network: You can find your region and the number to call if you see a stranded sea turtle.
»  NOAA Education sea turtle page:  Find information about the six species of sea turtles found in U.S. waters, stories, background material, videos, and classroom lesson plans and activities.
»  Sea Turtle identification guide for the Northeast US
»  National Marine Life Center in MA: Their virtual discovery zone has a sea turtle puppet craft, live patient updates on their sea turtles currently in rehab, and many videos.
»  NOAA's Activity Book on sea turtles: This activity booklet is aimed at grades 3-5.

 

 

 

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Youth Programs on St. Paul Island, Alaska with Lauren Divine and Veronica Padula, Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Tribal Government on St. Paul Island, AK

In the middle of the Bering Sea, between Russia and North America, is the Alaskan island of St. Paul - an incredible place with an amazing community and some of the coolest wildlife in the world. There is so much to learn from and about this special place. Join us to learn how the Aleut Community of St. Paul Tribal Government involves youth on many local research programs on St. Paul Island, Alaska, including projects on northern fur seals, reindeer, seabirds, and marine debris! Kids are always excited to be involved in research and are some of the best scientists we have! NOAA partners with the St. Paul and St. George tribal governments on both research and education projects.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

 

Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at 4 pm ET

Abalone: Gardeners of the Kelp Forest with David Witting, NOAA's Restoration Center in Long Beach, CA

Resources to access at home:

»  Aquarium of the Pacific kids song/video:  "I Love Abalone"
»  NOAA Fisheries Feature Story: "Divers Release Endangered Abalone into the Wild for First Time, Boosting  Odds of Recovery "
»  NOAA Fisheries Feature Story: "White Abalone: Why You Should Care About This Critter"
»  NOAA white abalone "Species in the Spotlight" video

 

 

 

Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 4 pm ET

Whale and Seek: The Underwater Lives of Whales with Dave Wiley, NOAA Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Scituate, MA

Resources to access at home:

Activities 

»  NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries (NMS) Humpback Whale Migration Game (online)
»  New Bedford Whaling Museum Whale Activities
»  Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Activity Book you can print out.  This includes a whale identification activity, word search, connect the dots, and more.

Videos and Background

»  Dive in and find the National Marine Sanctuary closest to you
»  NOAA Oceans Today 4-minute video and short story:  Ocean as a Lab: Whale Tagging in Antarctica
»  NOAA NMS 45 second video: Tagging Humpback Whales in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
»  DE Sea Grant 15 Second Science Videos:  All about whales with Bob Rocha, New Bedford Whaling Museum
»  NOAA NMS: Dive into Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary with these short videos on topics such as humpback whales, sand lance, Christmas bird count, gray seals, and more!
»  NOAA NMS story: High-Tech Whale Tagging featuring Dave Wiley
»  NOAA actions taken to reduce ship strikes

 

 

Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Talking Trash: Marine Debris Research in Alaska with Peter Murphy, NOAA's Marine Debris Program in Seattle, WA

With Alaska’s extensive, rugged and remote coastline, longer than the rest of the United States combined, innovative and creative approaches are required to address marine debris. Join us to learn about types of marine debris of all shapes and sizes, as well as projects that are being undertaken in Alaska by NOAA and community partners to conduct marine debris research, removal, and prevention.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Marine Debris Program games and activities for kids of all ages + posters and fact sheets
»  NOAA Trash Talk - short videos on marine debris and what you can do.
»  Marine Debris in Alaska
»  St. Paul Island, Alaska Marine Debris Cleanup 2019
»  Partnering with Native Communities to Take On Marine Debris
»  NOAA Marine Debris Program in Your Region - Find your regional coordinator as well as state or region-specific information on current marine debris projects and activities.
»  NOAA Ocean Today Trash Talk Videos:  There are 11 short videos- What is marine debris, where does marine debris come from, impacts of marine debris, and more.

 

Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at 4 pm ET

Bringing Weather Forecasting Down to Earth with Tim Walsh, NOAA's Satellite Service in Silver Spring, MD

Resources to access at home:

Meet JPSS, a pair of Earth-orbiting satellites that give scientists data to predict the weather and climate! JPSS measures water, clouds, wind, temperature and air pressure – which all affect our daily weather. Using JPSS data, scientists can predict and provide warnings for hurricanes, tornadoes and blizzards. JPSS also measures droughts, forest fires, air and water quality, and the health of our ozone layer. There are many ways you can find JPSS in Your Community!

Activities and Resources

»  Meet JPSS Comic
»  JPSS Coloring Page
»  JPSS Detects Greenhouse Gases and Aerosols: Build a Molecule Activity
»  JPSS Understanding Infrared Light Activity
»  JPSS How to Measure Snow Activity

Videos

»  NOAA-20 satellite orbit with Suomi NPP and JPSS-2: See how a polar orbit works.
»  JPSS Proving Grounds: Watch and learn about the human impact of weather data.
»  5 Things that Changed Weather Forecasting Forever
»  Our Eyes in the Sky: Watch how satellites have improved hurricane forecasting
»  Satellite and Weather Videos for Kids: https://goes-r.gov/multimedia/videosForKids.html
»  Videos used during the webinar:

Polar Orbit Video
NOAA-20 Satellite Launch and Stages Video
Small Satellite Video

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Some Like It Hot, Some Like It Cold: Monitoring Fish and Ecosystems With Bottom Trawl Surveys in Alaska with Sean Rohan from NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

How do bottom trawl surveys help monitor fish populations and ecosystems in Alaska? Learn about the diverse marine life we see, the data we collect, and what it’s like to be a scientist at sea.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Fishing Gear: Bottom Trawls
»  Alaska Fisheries Science Center Fisheries Research Surveys
»  Eastern Bering Sea Shelf Survey - 2017 science blog
»  Fish Fetch - fish population estimation activity

 

Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 4 pm ET

It Takes a Village to Save the Hawaiian Monk Seal with Stacie Robinson,  NOAA Fisheries Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, HI and Wendy Marks, the Marine Mammal Center in Kona, HI

Resources to access at home:

»  Marine animal stranding network: You can find your region and the number to call if you see a marine animal.
»  NOAAʻs Hawaiian Monk Seal Coloring Book
»  NOAA Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Species Page
»  The Marine Mammal Center - Online Learning Resources
»  Aloha ʻĀina Activity about littering and marine debris
»  Mālama i nā ʻĪlioholoikauaua about sustainability
»  Marine Mammal Monday: Saving Species recording and activity
»  Some Ocean Optimism Ep. 6: Hawaiian Monk Seals, 6-minute video

 

 

 

Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at 4 pm ET/12 am AKT

Alaska Marine Science Symposium in Anchorage: Cutting-Edge Science Connecting with Education with Elizabeth Siddon, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Juneau, AK, and Mark Van Arsdale, Eagle River High School in Eagle River, AK

Every January in Anchorage, scientists, educators, resource managers, students, and the public come together at the Alaska Marine Science Symposium (AMSS) conference to discuss the latest marine research being conducted in Alaska waters. Join us to talk with Elizabeth Siddon from NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center about her ecosystem research and education work, and Mark Van Arsdale, a high school teacher in Eagle River, Alaska, about his takeaways from the AMSS and how he brings the science back to his classroom.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Alaska Marine Science Symposium
»   North Pacific Research Board
»   SouthEast Exchange
»   Meet Elizabeth Siddon, one of 2019's PECASE WInners
»  Mark Van Arsdale's Teacher at Sea Blog from 2018

 

Wednesday, January 27, 4 pm ET

Dambusters at Work:  Restoring Habitat for Migratory Fish with Eric Hutchins, NOAA Restoration Center in Gloucester, MA

Resources to access at home:

»  Meet Eric Hutchins, Habitat Restoration Biologist Feature  Story
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Teaching kids about fish migration. There is a fun lesson, "Designing fish-friendly culverts (and bridges)" lesson for grades 5-8.
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Environmental education resources for teachers, parents, and kids.  Activities range from the "ABCs of fishing" coloring book, word searches, migration station, and more.
» NOAA Fisheries article, "You can help scientists count migrating river herring - virtually"
» U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Teaching kids about fish migration. There is a fun lesson, "Designing fish-friendly culverts (and bridges)" lesson for grades 5-8.
»  U.S. Fish and Wildlife:  Environmental education resources for teachers, parents, and kids.  Activities range from the "ABCs of fishing" coloring book, word searches, migration station, and more.

» Help count the river herring:
--Mystic River, Massachusetts Herring Counter, https://www.mysticherring.org/video#/
--Town Brook, Plymouth Massachusetts Herring Counter https://www.plymouthriverherring.org/

»  Watch Live Fish Cameras:
--Herring Creek on Martha’s Vineyard https://wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov/naturalresourcedepartment 
--Town Brook, Plymouth Massachusetts Herring Counter https://www.plymouthriverherring.org/

»  Other relevant NOAA Live! Webinars: Swimming Upstream with River Herring OR Leaping for Atlantic Salmon: Protecting endangered species

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 2, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Salmon in the Winter:  Anadromous fish under ice with Coowe Walker and Jacob Argueta, NOAA's Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Kachemak Bay, AK

 

What do you know about baby salmon? Join us to learn about where salmon spend their early life stages, and how they survive in watersheds blanketed with snow and ice. We will talk about the importance of groundwater on baby salmon survival, and how watersheds and estuaries are nurseries that prepare salmon to hit the high seas.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Anchor River on Ice Video
»  Overwintering juvenile coho salmon study-Alaska Sustainable Salmon Fund
»  Kachemak Bay NERR - NOAA Office of Coastal Management
»  Kachemak Bay NERR - Education and Outreach
»  Salmon: A Student Journal - activity book
»  An Incredible Journey - curriculum about issues affecting salmon and how to become a salmon steward

 

Wednesday, February 3, 4 pm ET

Designed to Survive: Prepare Your Home to Withstand Storms with Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, NOAA's Hawai'i Sea Grant, Honolulu, HI

Resources to access at home:

»  Designs that Survive Storms Activity:  This activity has kids building a carboard house and engineering storm-resistant features.  It includes a cardboard house template, a make-it-yourself playdough recipe, and more.
»   NOAA Ocean Today video on storm surge (~2 1/2 minutes)
»  Traditional Ways of Knowing: Hurricanes article.
»   Background information on Natural Hazards (geared toward adult activity facilitators and aligned to OLP/NGSS)
»   Sea Grant Homeowners Handbook to Prepare for Natural Hazards: This includes information on how to prepare your house for a storm and create a family emergency and evacuation plan. Find your state:  HI, MA, DE, FL, GA, LA, MI/AL, TX, VA

»   Other relevant NOAA Live! Webinars:  Getting Prepared for Hurricane Season OR Talking Tornadoes with a Storm Researcher OR Minutes Matter: Nature's Warning Signs for Tsunami
»   Related "Voice of the Sea" video episodes hosted by Kanesa Seraphin:

Designing Future Coastal Communities
Engineering Tsunami Resilience
Hazard and Hurricane Preparedness

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 9, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Let's Talk about Fish Food: Zooplankton in the Eastern Bering Sea with Deana Crouser, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, AK

What do you think fish eat in the ocean? A lot of fish eat zooplankton in the Bering Sea. Join us to find out how zooplankton response to climate change can affect what fish are available for us to eat!
»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Ecosystems & Fisheries-Oceanography Coordinated Investigations (EcoFOCI) Website.  Find out more about the research and data that is collected.
»  Plankton Portal.  This website gives you an opportunity to do some citizen science and ID plankton!
»  Climate Drives Change in an Arctic Food Web
»  Lawrence Hall of Science - Ocean Currents Animation - see how ocean circulation changes when air temperature and salinity change
»  Aquatic Food Webs - NOAA Education Resource Collection - lesson plans, activities, and more!

 

Wednesday, February 10, 4 pm ET

It’s Not Easy Being Shelled: the Ocean Acidification Blues with Meg Chadsey, NOAA's Washington Sea Grant and the NOAA Pacific Marine Environmental Lab in Seattle, WA

Resources to access at home:

»  Lego Calcification Challenge  Activity
»  Red Cabbage Ocean Acidification in a Cup Activity
»  Rosemary Mosco's Ocean Acidification Cartoon: pretty much everything you need to know about OA in 8 panels
»  What is Ocean Acidification: A Crash Course - a 2-minute animated video, drawn by Sherman’s Lagoon cartoonist Jim Toomey
»  Washington Sea Grant Ocean Acidification webpage
»   The Power of Kelp:  a 6-minute video about the benefits of kelp farming
»   Washington Sea Grant’s Kelp Aquaculture webpage:  a deep dive into the many uses for farmed kelp
»   Tracking Ocean Acidification in Puerto Rico Video:  this 8-minute video is in Spanish with an English subtitle option
»   Ocean Acidification and Clownfish:  This is a ~5-minute video

 

 

 

Tuesday, February 16, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow...but How Much? with Dr. Jessica Cherry, NOAA’s National Weather Service’s Alaska-Pacific River Forecast Center in Anchorage, AK

Snow is a critical part of the annual water cycle throughout Alaska and provides important ecosystem services to plants and animals (including humans). Join us to look at how snow interacts with the environment in different parts of our state and how we forecast and measure it. We'll also talk about what parts of the hydrologic (water) and ecological system are impacted with changes in the amount and timing of snow.
» View recorded webinar (coming soon - subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   CoCoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network
»   Citizen Science: Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network 
»   The changing planet, a changing Arctic: NOAA news story 
»   Weather-Ready Nation: This site is about readying your community for extreme weather, water, and climate events
»   National Weather Service Education Page
»   SciJinks - NOAA and NASA weather education website with lots of activities (precipitation simulator, grow snow crystals)
»   NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory - Learning Resources - Severe Weather 101, lesson resources, student activities
»   NOAA Education Resource Collection - Weather and Atmosphere data resources

 

Tuesday, February 23, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Lose the loop: How did entangled Steller sea lions lead to Alaska’s first Ocean Guardian schools? with Kim Raum-Suryan, NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Region in Juneau, AK

 

Join us as we learn about how marine debris impacts Steller sea lions, how we disentangle Steller sea lions, and how this helped us bring NOAA’s Ocean Guardian School Program to Alaska. Explore more about the Ocean Guardian School Program, how you can get this program started in your school, and concrete steps you can take right now to reduce marine mammal entanglements and marine debris.
» View recorded webinar (coming soon - subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Marine Mammal Stranding Program (Stranding Hotline: 877-925-7773)
»  NOAA article: "Pinniped entanglement in marine debris".  (pinnipeds are seals, sea lions, and fur seals)
»  AK Department of Fish and Game article:  "Tangled sea lions get help, biologist team up for capture and aid"
»  Entanglement in Marine Debris - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
»  Keep the Sea Entanglement Free! - brochure
»  Learn how to become an Ocean Guardian School
»  Juneau Empire article: "Juneau schools launch ocean guardian program to combat marine mess."
»  Juneau Empire article: "Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans."

 

Tuesday, March 2, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

That's the Seal-iest Thing I've Heard: Studying Ice Seals in Alaska with Erin Moreland, Cynthia Christman, and Heather Ziel, from NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

 

What are ice seals and how do we study them? Join researchers from the Polar Ecosystems Program at NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Fisheries Science Center to learn about bearded, ringed, spotted, and ribbon seals in Alaska and the methods we use to learn more about where they live, how many there are, and where they go.
» View recorded webinar (coming soon - subtitles available in Spanish and English)
The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Ice Seal Research in Alaska
»   Protected Threatened Ice Seals - video
»   Developing Artificial Intelligence to Find Ice Seals and Polar Bears from the Sky
»   Ice-Associated Seal Ecology Research Survey in the Bering Sea - science field blog
»   Joint U.S.-Russian Aerial Surveys for Ice-Associated Seals in the Bering Sea

 

 

Wednesday, March 3, 4 pm ET

March 2021 Open House Series

150 Years and Counting: Studying Fish, Fisheries and More at the NOAA Fisheries Woods Hole Laboratory and Aquarium in Woods Hole, MA

 

Resources to access at home:

»  Northeast Fisheries Science Center: Explore the center that the Woods Hole Lab and Aquarium belong to.
»  Woods Hole Science Aquarium: Meet the residents, the history of the aquarium, and more. Test your knowledge by taking these quizzes about marine mammals, invertebrates, sea turtles, ocean processes, and fish & sharks.
»  "Woods Hole, MA, Birthplace of NOAA Fisheries" and "NOAA Fisheries Birthplace Celebrates 150th Anniversary: NOAA Fisheries Science Shines On in the Northeast" web stories
»   Coasts, Oceans, and Stewardship Program (COAST):  Lesson plans for teachers based on research at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center.
»  Northeast Fisheries Science Center Sounds Page:  Listen to the underwater sounds of marine mammals, fish, and humans.
»   R/V Gloria Michelle Home Page
»   NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow Home Page
»  National NOAA Fish Age and Growth Page and NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center's (NEFSC) Age and Growth Studies in the Northeast
»  Would you like to determine the age of fish using otoliths? (Learn how during the webinar)  Visit the NOAA NEFSC otolith reference collection to look at haddock or shad ear bones, make your guess, and then click on the "show annotated" button to see the answer.

 

 

 

Tuesday, March 9, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

How Old Is That Fish? And What Fish Ear Stones Can Tell Us with Craig Kastelle, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

 

What does a fish use its otoliths (ear stones) for and what can we learn from them? Join us to learn how we can tell how old a fish is, and other ways that scientists can use otoliths to study fish.
» View recorded webinar (coming soon - subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  National NOAA Fish Age and Growth Page and Alaska Age and Growth Procedures for Otolith Examination
»  Fish Age and Growth Research in Alaska
»  Microworlds: How Old is a Fish? - video
»  Microworlds: What do Marine Mammals Eat? - video

 

Wednesday, March 10, 3 pm ET (Special time this week)

March 2021 Open House Series

From Eyes in the Sky to Action on the Ground at NOAA’s Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, MD

 

Get a rare chance to come inside “mission control” at NOAA’s state-of-the-art Satellite Operations Facility in Suitland, Maryland, where we command NOAA’s satellites and collect the bulk of the data from earth and space observations. Learn what it takes to receive massive amounts of information in this round-the-clock operation and how it helps save lives - from weather forecasting to search and rescue! This NOAA Live! Webinar is part of our NOAA Open House Series during which we will "travel" (virtually) across the country to showcase some of the amazing places our NOAA scientists, engineers, educators, technicians, and interns work. (Live ASL interpretation)
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   1 minute NOAA satellites video:  This is a great video that explains the difference between polar orbiting satellites, geostationary satellites, and deep space satellite.
»   Making a Weather Forecast with GOES-R:  This animated, kids video is about 3 1/2 minutes long.
»   GOES-R Gets Launched!:  This animated, kids video is ~2 minutes long.
»   Introduction to Copas-Sarsat:  This 1-minute video is about a satellite-based search and rescue distress alert detection system.
»   NASA Launches NOAA Weather Satellite to Improve Forecasts (JPSS-1 Launch) (Credit: NASA): 5-minute video of the launch
»   NOAA Ocean Today:  This 3-minute video is about NOAA's environmental satellites that provide data from space.
»   See actual live data from NOAA satellites:

https://rammb-slider.cira.colostate.edu/
https://www.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/goes/

 

 

Tuesday, March 16, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Cold Dark Secrets: Discovering Alaska’s Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges with Pam Goddard, Vanessa Lowe, Rachel Wilborn, Pat Malecha, and Jerry Hoff at NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

 

Did you know that corals live in the deep, cold waters of Alaska? Come learn about deep-sea corals and sponges, and their importance for underwater communities in Alaska. We will talk about how we study these cold water creatures, how they have adapted to this environment and how they eat and grow.
» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Deep-Sea Corals and Sponges of Alaska (Story Map)
»  Deep-Sea Corals and Sponge Research in Alaska
»  Coral Forests of the Deep (2 min video)
»  Deep-Sea Coral Habitats (National)
»  NOAA Deep-Sea Coral Data Portal (Digital Map & Database - Worldwide)
»  National Marine Sanctuaries (America’s West Coast)

 

Wednesday, March 17, 4 pm ET

March 2021 Open House Series

Dive into NOAA's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary at the Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz, CA

 

Dive into kelp forests, explore the deep sea, come up close with a leatherback sea turtle, and listen to the sounds of animals underwater, all virtually while touring the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz, CA. This NOAA Live! Webinar is part of our NOAA Open House Series during which we will "travel" (virtually) across the country to showcase some of the amazing places our NOAA scientists, engineers, educators, technicians, and interns work. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA National Marine Sanctuary Video: The Pacific Leatherback Sea Turtle (~8 minutes long)
»   NOAA Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) Virtual Dive Gallery: Sea lions swim through the kelp, sea of orange cucumbers, and more.
»   MBNMSS Virtual Dive Scavenger Hunt: This is a fun activity for kids.
»   Learn More About Deep-Sea Habitats on the West Coast
»  MBARI Listening Room:  Access to a live stream and library of recorded underwater sounds
»  Davidson Seamount: Oasis in the Deep: Explore an Octopus garden and whale fall in this story and accompanying videos
»  Dive in and find the National Marine Sanctuary closest to you

 

 

Tuesday, March 23, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Hitching a Ride: How to Spot and Stop Marine Invasive Species with Jasmine Maurer from NOAA's Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Kachemak Bay, AK

 

How do invasive and exotic marine species arrive and spread in Alaska? We will talk about how to monitor and identify European green crab and tunicates, how they affect ecosystems, and what actions to take before the summer season to prevent marine invasive species from impacting your community.

» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Community Monitoring - Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
»   Invasive Species - Alaska Department of Fish and Game
»   Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
»   Invasive Species - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
»   Kachemak Bay Environmental Education Alliance - Grab & Go Educational Resources
»   Invasive and Exotic Marine Species - NOAA Fisheries
»   What is an Invasive Species? - NOAA's National Ocean Service (video)

 

Wednesday, March 24, 4 pm ET

March 2021 Open House Series

NOAA's Nose Knows: A day in the life of a Seafood Inspector with NOAA's Seafood Inspection Facility in Long Beach, CA

What does fresh, high-quality, safe-to-eat fish smell like? How does it make its way from the ocean to your dinner plate? Come with us as we follow some of your favorite seafood off a fishing boat, into a processing facility, and through the hands of a NOAA Seafood Inspector. Help us inspect seafood live from NOAA's inspection laboratory in Long Beach, California, and learn some tips and tricks for inspecting your dinner, too! This NOAA Live! Webinar is part of our NOAA Open House Series during which we will "travel" (virtually) across the country to showcase some of the amazing places our NOAA scientists, engineers, educators, technicians, and interns work. (Live ASL interpretation)

» View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   Contact Your Local Seafood Inspection Office
»   Fishwatch.gov:  Find out what makes U.S. seafood sustainable and get up-to-date information on the status of some of the fish harvested and farmed in the U.S.
»   Seafood Commerce & Certification Site:  There are several feature stories about seafood testing, the seafood inspection services portal where people sign up for an inspection and more
»   NOAA Fisheries:  Fun Facts about Luscious Lobsters.  This includes "If lobsters mole, why have I never seen a cast-off shell", "How old is a one-pound lobster", "What color is a lobster's blood", and more!
»  Virtually explore the deep sea by scrolling down to discover which animals and plant life live at which depths in the oceans.

 

 

Tuesday, March 30, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

March 2021 Open House Series

A Dive Into Daily Life at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Kodiak Lab in Kodiak, AK

Come along for a virtual tour of the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center's lab in Kodiak, Alaska! Visit our touch tank and meet our resident critters. Dive into Alaska waters with our dive operations research team! Take a look at juvenile red king crab as we investigate the impacts of ocean acidification. This NOAA Live! Alaska Webinar is part of our NOAA Open House Series during which we will "travel" (virtually) across the country to showcase some of the amazing places our NOAA scientists, engineers, educators, technicians, and interns work. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   A View From Inside the Kodiak Lab Aquarium - science blog
»   NOAA Live! Alaska webinar - The Crab-tivating Life of Crustaceans
»   Ocean Science Discovery Program
»   Meet Switgard Duesterloh - Alaska Ocean Acidification Network

 

 

Wednesday, March 31, 4 pm ET

March 2021 Open House Series

Science in the Sky: How NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center supports research from 500 to 45,000ft in Lakeland, FL

 

Want to fly with NOAA? NOAA aircraft are used to measure conditions in a hurricane, count marine mammals, map our coastline, and even measure water content in snow. NOAA's Aircraft Operations Center manages, operates, and maintains 10 specialized aircraft to support NOAA research. Come and learn about our team of NOAA Corps officers and federal employees who fly, instrument, repair, and support our crewed and uncrewed aircraft. Walk along the hangar floor, visit our calibration lab and metal shop, and see our aircraft up-close. This NOAA Live! Webinar is part of our NOAA Open House Series during which we will "travel" (virtually) across the country to showcase some of the amazing places our NOAA scientists, engineers, educators, technicians, and interns work. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations captioned tours of aircraft: P-3, G-IV, Twin Otter, and King Air (each is 10-15 minutes long).
»   NOAA Commissioned Corps
»   Past NOAA Live! Webinar recording:  Hunting Hurricanes with a NOAA Pilot

 

 

Wednesday, April 7, 4 pm ET

Kelp Farming in Coastal Waters with Anoushka Concepcion, NOAA's Connecticut Sea Grant in Groton, CT in partnership with Holly Turner-Moore, Bridgeport Regional Aquaculture Science and Technology Education Center in Bridgeport, CT 

Ribbons of algae are springing up in coastal waters around the world as ocean farmers start to explore seaweed aquaculture. In this webinar, meet Anoushka Concepcion, a biologist from Connecticut Sea Grant who focuses on this emerging industry every day. She will introduce you to the world of kelp farming alongside Holly Turner-Moore, teacher and hatchery manager at Bridgeport Aquaculture High School in Connecticut, where students there have been growing kelp since 2010. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home

»   NOAA Fisheries Aquaculture Materials:  Fact sheets, FAQs, videos, and more
»   NOAA Ocean Today Every Full Moon:  The Future of Ocean Farming.  This series of short videos give a great introduction to marine aquaculture or ocean farming.  Bonus video 2 is focused on Alaska Kelp Farming
»   NOAA infographic:  Aquaculture grows resilient coastal communities.  The infographic is a nice visual showing oyster, mussel, and algae aquaculture methods that generate local seafood, improve water quality, protect against storm surge, and provide essential habitat.
»   Bridgeport  Regional  Aquaculture  Science and Technology Education Center in CT

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 13, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

What do you know about Alaska salmon? Exploring the job of a salmon biologist with Joshua Russell, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Juneau, AK

 

What do you know about Alaska salmon? Join us to learn about salmon lifecycles, what daily research looks like at a fish weir, Alaska salmon management, and the importance of stewardship.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»  Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP)
»   Annual Study of Salmon in Southeast Alaska - science blog»   Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
»   Alaska Salmon Travels - science blog
»   Yukon River Salmon Survey - science blog
»   Salmon Research in Alaska
»   Alaska Native Women in Bristol Bay Salmon Fisheries - science blog
»   Auke Creek Research Station
»   Alaska Fisheries Science Center Auke Bay Laboratories

 

Wednesday, April 14, 4 pm ET

Texas Corals, and Mantas, and Sharks, Oh My! with Kelly Drinnen, NOAA's Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in Galveston, TX

 

Did you know that there are coral reefs off the coast of Texas? These amazing reefs are part of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. Join us to learn more about these reefs and the wonderful sea creatures that live there. From tiny corals and shrimp, to sponges, fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks, you'll discover why coral reefs are home to 25 percent of all ocean life.  (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary:  For Teachers - Curriculum, lessons, activities, and posters
»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary:  For Kids -  Did You Know?, word puzzles, activities, holiday fun
»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary:  Coral Basics
»   Dive in and find the National Marine Sanctuary closest to you
»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Coral Reef Word Search used in the webinar.
»   Relevant NOAA Live! Webinars:  "Dive In and Explore Coral Reef Ecosystems"
»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary species list
»   Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary videos of reef creatures
»  Stories from the Blue: Lt. Dustin Picard:  This 4-minute video features diving in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 20, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Breaking Up is Hard To Do: River Ice Breakup in Alaska with Crane Johnson, NOAA's National Weather Service Alaska Pacific River Forecast Center in Anchorage, AK

 

Each spring, rivers in Alaska go from ice covered to open water during a time of year we call 'Breakup'. It is a time to be prepared. Ice jams can form during breakup and cause flooding. Join us to look at river ice and how ice jams form, and learn how we monitor breakup around Alaska. We will also find out what to expect for breakup this Spring.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Citizen Science: Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network
»   NOAA's National Weather Service - Educational Resources
»   NOAA's National Weather Service - River Watch Program

 

Wednesday, April 21, 4 pm ET

NOAA Buoys Around the World with Lieutenant Lauren Jarlenski and Dawn Petraitis, NOAA's National Data Buoy Center at the Stennis Space Center in Kiln, MS

 

Join us for a whirlwind adventure across the globe as we explore how NOAA's National Data Buoy Center builds and deploys buoys to monitor ocean and weather events. Learn about our tropical atmosphere ocean buoys, tsunami buoys, and weather buoys and how they are constructed and deployed. We'll even spend a few days in the life of a buoy off the South Carolina coast during Hurricane Dorian. You will get to see what our buoys see and learn how those observations inform weather forecasts. . (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS):  While CBIBS is not managed by the National Data Buoy Center, this network of NOAA buoys collects similar data.  You can learn about buoys, graph data from this buoy system, connect with the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (if kayaking near the buoys), or investigate data in your classroom.
»   Build a Buoy:  This classroom or home project allows you to build your own functional buoy - a junior cousin to NOAA's data buoys- using materials from a hardware store.  More detailed instructions can be found here.
»   NOAA Live! connections:  You heard about hurricanes and tsunami in this webinar.  Learn more by watching our "Getting Prepared for Hurricane Season", "Not Your Friendly Neighborhood Wave", or "Minutes Matter: Nature's Warning Signs for Tsunami".

 

 

 

Tuesday, April 27, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Needle in a haystack: Studying the world’s rarest large whale with Dana Wright, University of Washington, Cooperative Institute for Climate, Ocean, and Ecosystem Studies (CICOES) and Duke University Marine Laboratory, working with NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA

 

How does one study the rarest whale on earth in one of the most remote places in the ocean? Come learn how scientists use a variety of tools, including sound recordings, to research the rarest population of whales today – the North Pacific right whale.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Understanding Why North Pacific Right Whales Are Endangered
»   Interesting Facts About North Pacific Right Whale
»   North Pacific Right Whale Research in Alaska

»   North Pacific Right Whale - fact sheet
»   First Recording of North Pacific Right Whale Song
»   Spotlight on the North Pacific Right Whale - An Interview with NOAA Fisheries Marine Mammal Scientist Jessica Crance - video
»   'Song' of Rare Whale Recorded for the First Time - CNN
»   New Study Sheds Light on Mysterious Movements of Rarest Great Whale

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 28, 4 pm ET

Fin-tastic Fun with Coral Reef Fish Surveys in South Florida and the Caribbean with Erin Cain and Jay Grove, NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Key Biscayne, FL

 

Take a dive with us into coral reef fish communities and learn all about how we identify, survey, and help inform managers about reef fish populations through NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program (NCRMP). Using engaging, interactive photos and videos, we will help hone your investigative skills to identify fish parts and learn that appearances aren’t just skin deep. If all goes swimmingly, you should learn about the importance of counting fish, the coral reef ecosystem, and your role in their future. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  The Coral Reef Conservation Program's efforts to increase fisheries sustainability
»   NOAA's Interactive Reef:  As you run your mouse over this image, species will light up and you can click on them to open a feature page with an image and information.
»   NOAA's Activity Book on coral reefs:  This activity booklet is aimed at grades 3-5.
»   NOAA's Fishwatch.gov:  Get the most up-to-date info on popular seafood harvested or farmed in the US to help you made educated seafood choices.
»   NOAA's National Coral Reef Monitoring Program Status Reports:  Referenced in the webinar, you can find the most recent status report on the coral reefs at Flower Garden Banks, Florida, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Pacific locations.
»   What you can do to help coral reefs?

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 4, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

One Fish, Two Fish, This Fish, Not That Fish with Noelle Yochum, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Seattle, WA, and Michelle Dyroy, Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage, AK

 

Do you want to be an honorary Conservation Engineer? Don't know what that is? Come find out! Learn about exciting research on how fish behave inside fishing gear and how we can improve our fisheries.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Loggerhead Escape:  This National Geographic activity is for grades 4-11.
»   Fishing Gear: Turtle Excluder Devices
»   History of Turtle Excluder Devices
»   Turtle Excluder Devices - video
»   Tackling Bycatch in U.S. Fisheries - video
»   What is a Barbless Circle Hook? 
»   NOAA's National Bycatch Reduction Strategy

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 5, 4 pm ET

Get Your Feet Muddy at the Waquoit Bay Reserve! with Tonna-Marie Rogers, NOAA's Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Falmouth, MA

 

Come along as we explore the Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (WBNERR) on Cape Cod, MA. Walk (virtually) with us into the shallow bay to visit experiment sites, explore the salt marsh, observe osprey and bay creatures, and wade into water sampling to collect data. Take an exciting field trip to discover and enjoy different parts of the Reserve located in the land of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe. All this and more happens on this NOAA reserve study site, one of 29 in the US. We study coastal ecosystems, how humans impact them, and how we can all work to preserve these special places for all. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  WBNERR's STEM curriculum for teachers:  This includes the "Bringing wetlands to market: a STEM curriculum linking wetlands and climate change", the "Sentinel site lesson plan booklet", and more.
»  Find a National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) near you
»  NOAA's NERR Estuary Education Website:  This has activities for students, teacher workshops, videos, and more!
»  Virtual Estuary Education for students and families:  This includes virtual field trips, science crafts, nature journaling in your backyard, and more!
»  WBNERR water quality data: WQBMHWQ station and WQBMHWQ station (scroll to the bottom of the page to find these stations)
»  Wampanoag "Preserving our Homelands" video

 

 

Tuesday, May 11, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Algal Blooms: Signs of Spring and Signs of Trouble with Rose Masui, NOAA's Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Kachemak Bay, AK

 

Join us to learn about how estuaries wake up in the spring, with warming waters and nutrients fueling blooms of phytoplankton in Alaskan coastal waters. We will talk about how marine plants are the primary producers in our coastal food webs, and how sometimes the culprits (harmful algal blooms) that produce biotoxins can affect people and animals.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

The webinar will also be live-streamed on Facebook Live on the NOAA Fisheries Alaska Facebook page - @NOAAFisheriesAK

Resources to access at home:

»   Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
»   KBNERR Community Monitoring Program
»   What is a harmful algal bloom?
»   Harmful Algal Blooms: Tiny Organisms with a Toxic Punch
»   What is a red tide? (it's a common term used for a harmful algal bloom) - video
»   Hitting us where it hurts: the untold story of harmful algal blooms - storymap
»   Harmful Algae - Resources for educators (grades 6-12), Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
»   Video from the webinar: Phytoplankton bloom
»   Video from the webinar: KNBERR Phytoplankton tow tutorial
»   Video from the webinar: A decade of phytoplankton blooms in the North Pacific - NOAA Climate.gov

Please contact Lisa.Hiruki-Raring@noaa.gov for more information.

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 12, 4 pm ET

Lessons from Lake Trout in Lake Champlain with Ashley Eaton and Caroline Blake, NOAA's Lake Champlain Sea Grant in Burlington, VT

 

Lake Champlain, known as Bitawbakw by the Abenaki people, is home to lake trout. As one of the top predators in Lake Champlain, they play an important role in maintaining balance within the lake ecosystem. When lake trout populations struggled, it took coordinated efforts to contain sea lamprey to help them recover. Management of sea lamprey has greatly reduced stress of lake trout and since 2015 lake trout populations have been slowly recovering. Join us to learn the heroic tale of the Lake Champlain lake trout, and the efforts that inform conservation of this important freshwater species! (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   Nebi: Abenaki Ways of Knowing Water | Lake Champlain Sea Grant:  This video is mentioned in the webinar (~10 minute long)
»   Zoom a Scientist: A fish's story: following lake trout movement around Lake Champlain (~50 minute long webinar)
»   Fish Files - Lake Trout (~3 minute long video)
»   Fish Files - Lake Trout Dissection (video)
»   Fashion a Fish:  This activity is aimed at students K-5

 

 

 

Tuesday, May 18, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Fishy Business: NOAA Office of Law Enforcement and Healthy Resource Management with Alex Perry, Wynn Carney, and Amy Anderson, NOAA Office of Law Enforcement in Anchorage, AK

 

Have you ever wondered what would happen to our animal populations without managing their harvest? How do we keep our fisheries and marine mammal populations healthy, and make sure that we manage our marine resources so that we have enough to eat? NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement - Alaska Team is ready to answer your questions and help you understand how our work helps safeguard the future of sustainable resources. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Enforcement Deploys Remotely Operated Vehicles to Patrol the Seas
»   Introduction to NOAA's Office of Law Enforcement - video
»   NOAA Law Enforcement Investigative Work - video
»   Cracking the Research Set-Aside Case - video

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 19, 4 pm ET

Forecasting for the Navajo Nation: Learning the Landscape, Culture & Language with Tony Merriman, NOAA's National Weather Service in Flagstaff, AZ and Doug Watchman, Navajo Nation Department of Emergency Management in Window Rock, AZ

 

Did you know that the Navajo Nation is the size of West Virginia, and encompasses 27,000 square miles, extending into the States of Arizona, New Mexico, & Utah? More than 250,000 people live within the Navajo Nation’s borders, and it is the job of NOAA's National Weather Service to help protect their lives and property through accurate forecasts and warnings. Tony Merriman, a Warning Coordination Meteorologist with NOAA, and Doug Watchman, an emergency services liaison for the Navajo Nation, will join us to share information about this beautiful and complex landscape, where language, culture and infrastructure all influence the way NOAA fulfills its mission. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NWS Navajo storm pattern rug weather poster:  This poster includes both cultural and linguistic information
»   Guide to the Navajo Nation Seal (YÁ ’ ÁT ’ ÉÉH):  This lesson is courtesy of the Central Consolidated School District, Shiprock, NM
»   Ní’tsíí Níłtsą́ Yaahaalne’ - Hair Tells the Weather (Bilingual Navajo & English):  Science isn’t all about numbers. In 2017 the National Weather Service learned of the importance of the Navajo Tsiiyéeł and the relationship with weather. This video is about 3 1/2 minutes long.
»  NWS experimental weather dashboards for tribal lands (these are referenced in the webinar)

 

 

Tuesday, May 25, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

North to the Future: Alaskan sharks in a changing ocean with Cindy Tribuzio, NOAA Fisheries Alaska Fisheries Science Center in Juneau, AK, and Sabrina Garcia, Alaska Department of Fish and Game in Anchorage, AK

Scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center conduct research and assess the stocks of many species of sharks in Alaskan waters. Join us for a discussion of the different sharks found in Alaskan waters, some fantastic research partnerships and how we use research to conserve and manage the species into the future. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Fisheries - Fish and Sharks webpage
»   Fun Facts about Shocking Sharks
»   Shark Research in Alaska:  NOAA Fisheries
»   Alaska Department of Fish and Game - The Undersea World of Salmon and Sharks (@ADFGUnderseaWorldOfSalmonAndSharks):  Facebook page with exciting scientific research on Alaskan salmon, sharks, and their ecosystems and ecology!
»   Salmon Shark Tagging in the Bering Sea:  Alaska Fish & Wildlife News
»   Gills Club:  STEM-based education initiative dedicated to connecting girls with female scientists around the world to inspire shark and ocean conservation

 

 

 

Wednesday, May 26, 4 pm ET

Fresh Coasts: Where Food Grows Wild on the Water with Jennifer Ballinger, Brandon Krumwiede and Heather Stirratt, NOAA's Office for Coastal Management in Chanhassen, MN

Wild rice or manoomin is a Great Lakes aquatic plant that makes our coasts special. Wild rice is a keystone species, both for the ecosystems of the Great Lakes and the people who call this place home. Join NOAA's Office of Coastal Management as we talk about how we help restore and protect the coastal wetlands where wild rice grows, the importance of wild rice to Great Lakes tribal nations, airborne data collection, and career paths to working with wild rice and Great Lakes. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA article: Spotlight on People and Pollution: Wild rice, pollution, and space for traditions to grow
»   NOAA article:  Sea Grant and partners work together to restore culturally important wild rice
»   NOAA article: Restoring and Monitoring Lake Superior Coastal Wetland Manoomin
»   NOAA 1-minute video on coastal management (it was used in the webinar)
»   PBS Wisconsin Education video: This ~4-minute video follows Fred Ackley Jr. from the Sokaogon Chippewa Community of Mole Lake as he harvests and processes manoomin, or wild rice.

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 1, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Forecasting the Weather in Southcentral Alaska with Kaitlyn O'Brien, NOAA's National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK

 

Are you interested in how to observe and predict the weather? Are you considering a career path in meteorology? Come learn about how meteorologists track and forecast the weather in Southcentral Alaska! We’ll also explore the many different services provided by the Alaska Region National Weather Service and share information about possible career paths for future meteorologists. (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

»   Alaska Weather - NOAA National Weather Service Alaska Region
»   Southcentral Alaska Weather - NWS Anchorage Forecast Office
»   NWS River Forecast Center
»   NWS Aviation Weather Unit
»   NWS National Tsunami Warning Center
»   NWS - Educational resources
»   Jetstream - NWS Online School for Weather»   
»   NOAA Education - Weather and Atmosphere resource collection
»   NOAA Education - Weather Observations
»   Citizen Science: Local Environmental Observer (LEO) Network
»   Citizen Science: CoCoRaHS - Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network

 

 

 

Wednesday, June 2, 4 pm ET

Charting a Career with the NOAA Corps with NOAA's Commissioned Corps Officers in multiple locations across the U.S.

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»  NOAA Commissioned Officer video (approx 20 min)
»   Women of the NOAA Corps (approx 30 min)
»  Background, eligibility requirements, and application process for NOAA Corps
»  Stories from the Blue: Lt. Dustin Picard:  This 4-minute video features one of the NOAA Corps officers from the webinar

 

 

 

Tuesday, June 8, 3 pm ET/11 am AKT

Northern Exposure: a NOAA Corps Officer's Work in Alaska with Commander Sarah Duncan, NOAA's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory in Seattle, WA

 

What is a NOAA Corps officer and what do they do for NOAA? Come find out by following CDR Sarah Duncan from the training academy to her work in Alaska on the NOAA ship Oscar Dyson! (Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
»   Meet the Crew: Commander Sarah Duncan, NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson
»   NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps - Virtual NOAA Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific - meet LTJG Chelsea Parrish, Cetacean Photogrammetry Specialist
»   Women of the NOAA Corps: Reflections from the Sea and Sky - 30 minute video
»   NOA Ocean Today Video - Life at Sea - meet Allison Stone, hydrographic senior survey technician on the NOAA ship Thomas Jefferson
»   Meet the Crew: Chief Boatswain Leslie Allen, NOAA Ship Fairweather
»   NOAA Corps overview
»   NOAA Corps History

 

 

 

Wednesday, June 9, 4 pm ET

Killer Whale Tales: Environmental Science through Storytelling with Lynne Barre, NOAA Fisheries West Coast Regional Office and Jeff Hogan, Killer Whale Tales in Seattle, WA

How can you help recover endangered orcas? Join Lynne Barre, NOAA's Recovery Coordinator for endangered killer whales, and Jeff Hogan, Executive Director of Killer Whale Tales, to learn about the Southern Resident population of killer whales, the challenges they face, and what you can do to be a steward for the whales and help conserve their habitat.
(Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English) and the datasheet used during the webinar

Resources to access at home:

»  Saving the Southern Resident Killer Whales NOAA website:  This includes an introduction to southern resident orcas, threats they face such as contaminants, vessel noise, and prey availability, and the work being done on recovery of the species
»   Killer Whale Tales Activity Guide and Orca Research Sheets:  This has a word search, turn your family tree into a pod, fun facts, behavioral datasheets, and more.
»   NOAA Fisheries Orca Outreach and Education Materials: This website includes a fin matching activity, be whale wise poster, and how to take action.

 

 

 

Wednesday, June 16, 4 pm ET SPECIAL BONUS WEBINAR - WHOI Live!

A Strange and Mysterious Hidden World: The Ocean Twilight Zone with Lyndsey Lefebvre, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, MA

Explore the ocean twilight zone (OTZ) and the weirdly wonderful creatures that live there as we venture into the deep. We'll learn how these animals are specially adapted to this dark, cold, and vast part of the ocean, how they hide, how they hunt, and what robots we’ve built to investigate all of these questions.
(Live ASL interpretation)

»  View recorded webinar (subtitles available in Spanish and English)

Resources to access at home:

»   Dive and Discover Expedition 17 - the Ocean Twilight Zone
»   What is the twilight zone?
»   Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) K-12 page:  This website has images, illustrations, coloring pages, items for teachers, and more.
»   Dive and Discover Program Home page:  Find information on all of the previous expeditions here!
»   Find your "weird" quiz:  This WHOI quiz will assign you an OTZ creature based on your answers
»   WHOI creature features: Find out more about the unique animals Lyndsey shared with us.  Siphonophore, Bristlemouth, Sloane's Viperfish, Strawberry Squid, Anglerfish, Hatchetfish, Pelican Eel, and Atolla jellyfish
»   WHOI Technology in the Ocean Twilight Zone: Stingray, Deep-See, and Mesobot.

 

 

 

Contact:

Grace Simpkins
Woods Hole Sea Grant Educator
gsimpkins@whoi.edu

Nicole Bartlett
North Atlantic Regional Coordinator
nicole.bartlett@noaa.gov