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) (Recorded on March 30, 2020) #NOAALive4Kids #NOAAat50 #SeaGrantSTEM

Catalina Martinez, NOAA's Office of Exploration and Research (OER) in Narragansett, RI

Resource Links:
A full list of our upcoming NOAA Live! webinars click here: https://seagrant.whoi.edu/suggested-educational-resources-for-use-during-school-closures/webinars-noaa-live/

Woods Hole Sea Grant's list of resources to use while schools are closed can be found here: https://seagrant.whoi.edu/suggested-educational-resources-for-use-during-school-closures/

Visit the NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center website here: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/about/northeast-fisheries-science-center

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