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How do you become a specialist in penguin care or in understanding sea lion behavior? You’ll hear about two people who have done just that in this STEM Pro Live! with two members of OdySea Aquarium’s animal care and education team.
During this episode of STEM Pro Live, you will hear from three members of OdySea’s life support team, the ones responsible for all of the behind-the-scenes engineering that ensures the aquariums are clean and comfortable for the variety of wildlife at OdySea.
This STEM Pro Live! features STEM professionals from OdySea Aquarium– this time, two specialists involved in conservation efforts through OdySea.
Students will understand how fish swim and breathe underwater as well as other adaptations of sea turtles, seals and sea lions.
Guests of OdySea Aquarium follow the journey of a drop of water as it falls from the sky and gently flows into rivers and lakes, winding its way to the shore and down to the vast ocean.
Students will learn penguin anatomy and their special adaptations.
Students will understand the basic anatomy of what makes a fish a fish and describe characteristics of marine mammals such as seals and sea lions that are found in the Carousel of the Living Sea.
Students will gain an understanding of coral reef ecosystems and how humans can protect coral reefs.
Students will learn about the various adaptations octopus, jellyfish, seahorses, crabs and other bizarre and beautiful animals have to survive.
Students will focus on parts of the water cycle and basic water conservation themes.
Key vocabulary in the Shark curriculum include cartilage, buoyant, cold- blooded and predator to help students understand shark anatomy and physiology.