With the support of NOAA, the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) has developed an extensive ocean literacy framework made up of the Ocean Literacy Guide, the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for Grades K–12, and the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This framework presents a vision of an ocean-literate society and outlines the knowledge required to be considered ocean literate. It is a practical resource for educators that demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of ocean and climate sciences.

Read more about it and download the essential Ocean and Climate principles here. Stay tuned, the Spanish version will be available soon!

 Come celebrate NOAA Ocean Exploration’s 20^th year of discovery by traveling deep into Earth’s largest habitat in NOAA's latest story map, Explore! You’ll experience a world most of us have never witnessed and see ancient coral gardens, captivating marine life, and the amazing technology that allows us to do the previously unimaginable.  This riveting story map shows how NOAA is pushing the boundaries of ocean science and filling vital gaps in understanding this largely still unknown frontier.  Dive in!

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Three leading organizations in ocean exploration and research -- NOAA Ocean Exploration, Schmidt Ocean Institute, and Ocean Exploration Trust -- have brought together engaging ocean education materials into a one-stop-shop for educators and learners of all ages. The Deep Ocean Education Project is an online resource hub that makes learning about the deep sea accessible with standards-aligned student activities, high resolution images and videos, stories from the field, and information about current expeditions. Create a free account and share the site with colleagues or friends who would also love new deep-sea materials!

For more than ten years citizen science has taken on an increasingly important role at NOAA. This year NOAA released a citizen science strategy, one of only six Agency-wide Science and Technology Focus Area Strategies.  View the NOAA Ocean Service Citizen Science web page as well as the NOAA Education Citizen Science Web Page and find a citizen science project that speaks to you. And be sure to learn more in the following articles highlighting just a handful of NOAA's efforts:

• People of color are far more likely to live in extreme urban heat zones. This campaign will
        map the inequality. 
• There’s a New Definition of ‘Normal’ for Weather – volunteer observations from the
       Cooperative Observer Program and the CoCoRaHS network
• ‘WHAT'S IN THE WATER?' Using Citizen Science To Understand Marine Debris 
• West Maui High Wave Flood Predicted by New Online Tool – A flood prediction tool for Maui.

Sea turtles are a key part of marine ecosystems worldwide and they face many threats today. NOAA works to protect and conserve six sea turtle species found in U.S. waters. All are threatened or endangered. Celebrate Sea Turtle Week with NOAA and learn turtle facts, research features, turtle conservation programs, and more about turtlles here!

Have you ever heard about marine chemists? Catch a glimpse of some of the technology that chemists at NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center have used to investigate marine environments since the 1960s when they measured dissolved oxygen and alkalinity of seawater samples to more recent chemistry-focused research today! Read all about it here!

June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA's National Ocean Service provides a wide variety of emergency services in preparation for, response to, and recovery from hurricanes. Being aware of the power of these destructive forces, and the science behind them, can help you stay safe this hurricane season. NOAA research shows that tropical cyclone rainfall rates are likely to increase due to the effects of global warming. 

 NOAA’s Historical Hurricane Tracks is an online tool where you can search hurricane tracks by location, year, name, or category. Try it out: https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/historical-hurricanes/ and stay safe this hurricane season.

Joseph Pica, Deputy Director of  NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), has had a career at NOAA that has spanned its full portfolio of science, service and stewardship from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun. Mr. Pica's journey is tied together by the themes of leadership and environmental information, with the former aimed at enhancing the value provided by the latter. As Mr. Pica discusses his experience, he will share examples of NOAA's valuable environmental information and how he grew his leadership capabilities that continue to be focused on the provision of NOAA's environmental information to serve the Nation. Register here.

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Thanks to state-of-the-art marine technology developed by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI), the stunning deep-sea ecosystems of Sur Ridge are being revealed. Over the last decade, MBARI and Monterey Bay sanctuary have partnered to explore and study this remarkable part of the sanctuary and better understand the growing impacts of climate change on the lush coral and sponge gardens discovered there. Register here!

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Managers of marine protected areas like national marine sanctuaries must contend with the impacts of climate change, such as rising water temperatures and sea levels. Yet sanctuaries are also a key part of the solution to ocean climate impacts. This presentation highlights NOAA Sanctuaries' plan to address climate impacts, including examples of how sanctuaries are integrating science and assessment, identifying adaptation solutions, delivering outreach and education, and reducing the greenhouse gas footprint of our operations. Register here.

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News of the recent activity by the Nyiragongo Volcano that threatened the City of Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on the border of Rwanda, raises concern that a continuation of local volcanic and seismic events could trigger the release of a large plume of CO2 from solution in Lake Kivu. This seminar will explain how approximately 250 cubic kilometers (at STP) of CO2 is dissolved under pressure in this lake, why it is a danger to the riparian population of approximately two-million, and examine what is currently being done to monitor and mitigate the risk. Download Adobe Connect to attend the webinar, and register here.

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AMS invites K-12 teachers to enroll in content-rich professional development courses in weather, ocean, and climate science. With major support from NOAA, DataStreme Project distance learning courses are available to teachers nationwide. DataStreme Atmosphere - focuses on the study of key meteorological concepts and dynamic weather events; DataStreme Ocean - addresses the ocean’s physical, chemical, biological, and geological properties and their effects on coastlines, ecosystems, and climate; and DataStreme Earth's Climate System - explores the scientific principles governing the Earth's climate system and the ways humans interact in it.

Free spots available on a first come basis. Visit the website early to express your interest in Fall semester 2021! Financial need based scholarships are also available. To learn more, go to the AMS DateStreme site here. 

Only a few weeks remain to enroll before National Geographic's summer cohort-based online courses for educators begin on June 23! Expand your professional learning while connecting with a global community of your peers with their free online courses. Topics range from teaching climate change in your classroom to incorporating the Geo-Inquiry Process in your teaching. Starting out on your learning journey with National Geographic? Begin with the new mini-courses on the Explorer Mindset and Geographic Thinking Skills: both self-paced, less than two hours, and available anytime. See all National Geographic summer online courses here then register to take part!

Communities Grow Greener When Young People Have a
Voice | June 22, 3:00 PM ET
This webinar walks you through key steps in involving young people in local investigations and civic action to improve their communities, including building sustained relationships with community partners. Register here.

Demonstrating the Power of Environmental Education (EE) | July 7, 3:00 PM ET
Learn how to use the data from eeWORKS to back up the feel-good EE stories you hear about to support your work. You will hear from researchers and learn about communications tools you can use to help you structure and evaluate programs, provide professional development, apply for funding opportunities, make the case for EE to policymakers, and more. Register here.

At this event the En-ROADS Simulator, free and online, will be used to explore the global dynamics of clean electricity standards and the social cost of carbon. Register for the webinar and access their freely available resources online here. Register today!

The ENGAGE GLOBE Mission Earth program provides an opportunity for in-service middle and high school educators to participate in a year-long virtual program including professional development and ongoing support from a NASA mentor. It focuses on Earth Science and data literacy using NASA resources and incorporates the GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment) program and My NASA Data.

June 25: Black in Marine Science Dives into Aquatic Ecosystems with Dr. Mamie Parker – A live Q&A from 
6-7 pm ET.  Watch the YouTube Live Stream!

June 28-29: Natural History Education DemoCamp. Calling all Educators Looking for Resources (formal and  informal, K-12, College). Do you want to discover new ways to connect your students to nature and still meet learning objectives? The DemoCamp is designed to provide materials and resources to teachers, educators, and faculty looking for easy to adopt educational materials that engage students with the natural world. 

Learn More & Register

The American Geosciences Institute, AGI is seeking your help in identifying resources that are related to the Earth Science Week theme of “Water Today and for the Future''. Do you have a favorite water related activity, lesson plan, websites, media source, professional development opportunity, or YouTube Video? If so, simply complete this simple google form to submit your resource(s) today so you don't miss the June 30, 2021 deadline.

The final list of resources will be entered by AGI onto their Education GeoSource database - one of AGI's most highly trafficked pages!

Cost is $60 (strongly encouraged). We accept participants who are only able to pay less or who are not able to pay. Find out more about E-STEM Education on the  Civic Ecology Lab website here.

Howard Hughs Medical Institute (HHMI) Biointeractive is offering free, online professional development workshops for life and environmental science educators.  All workshops are designed to be engaging and reflective, and are facilitated by Ambassadors – a community of expert high school and undergraduate educators who work closely with BioInteractive to promote and support evidence-based teaching practices, drive change in science education, and elevate the professional and scholarly profile of science teaching. 

Workshops will be hosted on Zoom. Right now, they are registering for summer dates. Stay tuned for other announcements in the months ahead! Register here.

No matter what your role as an educator - science teacher, naturalist, community organizer, activist - the North America Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) can help you develop and reach your climate literacy goals. NAAEE has organized a series of resources focusing on climate justice and health, legislative efforts to improve climate literacy, research into effective education strategies, and more. They'll be adding information as it becomes available, so be sure to check back from time to time.

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How will you celebrate and protect the ocean with your learners? Check out some ideas in National Geographic's ocean guide for educators and families. Seeking inspiration from fellow educators? Read three stories from educators who share inspiration and resources for teaching ocean conservation in the classroom. Looking for a way for your learners to create impactful ocean stories this fall? National Geographic is thrilled to announce the 2021 ArcGIS StoryMaps Challenge: Restoring Our Ocean presented in partnership with Esri! Check out the challenge details.

Understanding, appreciating, and protecting the massive ocean  has surfaced as a major international priority. But, when it comes to knowing our oceans in-depth, humanity is still in the dark. Lamont marine geophysicist Vicki Ferrini is helping solve the puzzle of mapping the entire global ocean floor as part of the Seabed 2030 Project. Learn more in this special Pod of the Planet interview on Pod of the Planet podcasts here.

From the World Resource Institute comes the Global Coral Reef Profile. Here you’ll find consolidated map-based information on the value of coral reefs, what threats they are facing, what factors promote reefs resilience, and what actions are needed to save them. 

Find out more here >

WEBINAR! The Margaret A. Davidson Graduate Fellowship is a two-year fellowship program that places one graduate student at each of the 29 National Estuarine Research Reserves. This webinar will feature a panel discussion among current fellows, highlighting their experiences and lessons learned working collaboratively with reserves and end users to design and complete their research. Register for the webinar and learn more here. Applications due in December 2021.

NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary office) is seeking proposals under the Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program.  The full FY 2022 funding opportunity can be found at Grants.gov under federal opportunity number NOAA-NOS-ONMS-2022-2006929. Please see the funding opportunity for all application details. Deadline: September 9, 2021

Areas served: New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in cooperation with NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is requesting an assessment of the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program to increase representation of underrepresented students, 

Proposals to complete this statement of work are due by July 12, 2021. Applicants will be notified if they were selected to complete the statement of work by August 13, 2021 with work
expected to start by August 27, 2021. Learn more!

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education has extended the deadline for applications for STEM Teacher Recruitment Fund grants until Friday, July 9. The grants are awarded to Indiana organizations and colleges to support programs that recruit, prepare, place and retain educators in schools with teacher shortages in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subject areas. Read more >