Why the Ocean?
Chrissy Frederick, Ocean First Education
I grew up outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the transition zone between suburban and rural.
My Inner Fish
Zoe Keenan, Ocean First Education Advocate
Hi! My name is Zoe Keenan. I am currently a sophomore in high school.
Students and Animals
Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate
I was very fortunate to keep live animals in my science classroom.
Authentic Learning
Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate
One of my favorite ways to facilitate authentic learning is by taking my students outside.
Active Learners
Linda Petuch, Teacher Ocean First Education Advocate
I learned that one of the greatest gifts we can give our students is to involve them as ACTIVE learners.
New Scuba Divers!
Dawne Mangus, Teacher
Aspen Ridge Preparatory School has twelve new Junior Open Water Divers!
Ocean Optimism
Klara Fejer, Ocean First Eduation
When asked about the future of our ocean, many people may take a grim and often pessimistic stance after considering modern day news and statistics...
Try New Things!
Fatima Flores Almanza, A Rising Tide Scholar
Hello, I’m Fatima Flores Almanza and I am one of the A Rising Tides scholars.
Go Big!
Joshua Johnston, A Rising Tide Scholar
Looking back on this year as it comes to a close, I’ve had some important life-changing experiences.
And the Beat Goes On
Graham Casden, Ocean First Education
So...now what? The scholars slowly shuffle their feet one by one and climb aboard the bus for the drive back to Ft. Lauderdale.
Ocean Conservation
Shelley Briscoe, Ocean First Education Advocate
Marine science and ocean conservation are extremely important for children to learn.
The Next Chapter
Micaela Kimmett, A Rising Tide Scholar
Winner-winner, seafood dinner! Hi, I'm Mica and I'm one of the lucky TIDES 2 scholarship recipients!
Deadly Tides
Michael Rice, Ocean First Education
Florida has been hit with an extraordinarily large bloom of red algae.
Too Much of a Good Thing
Catherine E. Christopher, Ocean First Education
If you’ve ever been to the beach on the east coast of FL chances are you’ve observed seaweed on the beach.