SEA: Marine Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation

Length

Up to 60 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Parent, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

1

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Career & Technical Education (CTE), Professional Development, Science, STEM

Program Delivery Mode

Zoom

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Booking Information

We will begin accepting request for this program after October 4, 2024.

Mote Science Talks are for middle and high school learners as well as adult and college lifelong learners.

You will receive two confirmations from us. One will come from support@cilc.org. Another will be a Google calendar invite from studiowest@mote.org. Please check your spam filters for these messages. You will also receive reminder and feedback emails from these addresses.

Book it!

For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Effective 8/15/2023, the following policies apply to ALL Mote Outreach (Classroom, Auditorium, Science Talks, Exploration Stations) and SEA Trek programs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hP-jZjauyF4uEDxjuMom3OajUwayUCzDPjLA58FKCR4/edit?usp=sharing

About This Provider

 

Mote Marine Laboratory

Sarasota, FL
United States

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction and Overview: The program starts with a brief introduction to marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, inviting participants to share any prior knowledge or questions they have about the topic.
2. Segment 1 - Rescue and Rehabilitation: Participants learn about the processes involved in rescuing and rehabilitating marine animals, including common injuries and the care methods used.
3. Segment 2 - Mote's Work: We explore Mote Marine Laboratory's rescue and rehabilitation programs, featuring case studies and showcasing the techniques and success stories of their work.
4. Segment 3 - Conservation Impact: The program concludes with a discussion on the broader impact of marine conservation efforts and how participants can contribute to protecting marine life.
5. Questions and Answers: Time is provided for participants to ask questions and engage in a discussion about marine animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation.

Objectives

1. The learner will identify the key steps in marine animal rescue and rehabilitation, including common injuries and care practices.
2. The learner will analyze the strategies used by Mote Marine Laboratory to rehabilitate and release injured sea turtles, dolphins, and manatees.
3. The learner will discuss the impact of marine conservation efforts on protecting vulnerable species and restoring marine ecosystems.
4. The learner will formulate personal actions they can take to support marine animal rescue and conservation.
5. The learner will reflect on the importance of marine conservation and the role of individual and collective actions in addressing ocean health challenges.

Standards Alignment

National Standards

ESS3B 6-8 -- Natural hazards
ESS3C 6-8 -- Human impacts on Earth systems
ESS3C 9-12 -- Human impacts on Earth systems
LS2C 6-8 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS2C 9-12 -- Ecosystem dynamics, functioning, and resilience
LS2D 6-8 -- Social interactions and group behavior
LS2D 9-12 -- Social interactions and group behavior
LS4C 9-12 -- Adaptation
LS4D 6-8 -- Biodiversity and humans
LS4D 9-12 -- Biodiversity and humans

• SDG4 - Quality Education
• SDG14 - Life Below Water
• Ocean Literacy Principle #5
• Ocean Literacy Principle #6

State Standards

Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards (NGSSS)
• SC.7.E.6.6
• SC.7.L.17.1
• SC.7.L.17.3
• SC.912.L.17.1
• SC.912.L.17.7