Kartik Shanker: "One's ideas must be as broad as Nature, if we are to succeed at conservation." Excellent and thought provoking perspectives on #seaturtles and #conservation. Thank you for your talk! #ISTS42_Pattaya #ISTS42

"We are a community of people... seeking to share the world around us" for #seaturtles and people alike. Thank you Steve Dunbar and #ISTS42 organizing committee for an amazing symposium. We truly are even more All In, All Together - thanks to you. 🤗🐢 #ISTS42_Pattaya

What a fun event to benefit #seaturtles!

Thank you for benefiting the sea turtles with your art work!!

"The discovery of hydrothermal vents revolutionized our understanding of life on earth." Dr Tim Shank, Shank Lab. Thank you, Dr Shank, for a fascinating glimpse into researching life at the extreme depths of our ocean at #NMEA24! #marineeducation #oceanliteracy NMEA

Using real world events, in this case #whale #entanglements, offers compelling example of anchor phenomenon in a NOAA Fisheries Science Camp. Students DO vs are tol --> more engaging. Thanx 4 a great #NMEA2024 session, Tressa of NOAA & Maile Sullivan of Washington Sea Grant.

By providing data in a "data jam," @AnnetteSTEMGaps encourages students to graph, analyze data. Techniques including "notice, think, wonder" & "mystery challenge" have students discuss data. A graph choice chart like this from partnersindataliteracy.com is a helpful tool. #NMEA2024

We're posting today from the National Marine Educators' Association in Boston. It's fun meeting up with old and new friends, and learning new ideas for #marineeducation. Marine science is wicked awesome! #NMEA2024 NMEA

Inspired by Dr. Letise LaFeir of New England Aquarium discussing how #aquariums inspired her, & how they are a catalyst for positive change. "Aquariums drive ocean solutions, foster ocean champions." We agree! And would add visits to #seaturtle rehab ctrs! #NMEA2024 NMEA #WomenInSTEM

Fascinating to listen to Elizabeth James-Perry tell about connecting to the ocean as a scientist, as an artist, and as a member of the Aquinnah Wampanoag. Thank you! #NMEA2024 #WomeninSTEM #womeninSTEAM NMEA

Your team of engineers specializes in creating prosthetics. How might you create a prototype of a prosthetic for a #marineanimal? Wade Institute for Science Education presents a fun STEM challenge at #NMEA2024. We also offer a #seaturtle version of this activity! #STEMeducation

Developing a Youth Marine Debris Action Plan is a great way to engage young people and empower them to make meaningful change. All while practicing skills in #STEMeducation! A great idea from the NOAA Marine Debris Program program at #NMEA2024. #marinedebris

How long have #whitesharks been on #CapeCod? The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy presented an interesting & impactful time line activity w/ tons of extensions into #STEMeducation, engineering, history, literature, policy, & more. They have great educational resources on their website! #NMEA2024

How do you convey the fluke strokes, side rolls, swimming movements of #whale foraging dives to someone who is visually impaired? Terry Wolcowicz, Sound Explorations combines sculpture texture, shape w/ music to represent #marinescience data. Inspiring! #NMEA2024 #inclusion #STEM

Using puffy pens or spaghetti as graph axes & raised dot stickers to plot data points adds texture that makes #marinescience #STEMeducation activities more #accessible for the visually impaired. Carla Curran shared 3 interesting activities about harmful algal blooms. #NMEA2024

Books are a great way to bring #marinescience, #STEMeducation into elementary classrooms. Also, writing, art, field experiences, data collecting, group activities. Keep it simple! Laura Moore, E Lyme Public Schools presented a ton of great ideas. #NMEA2024

What's it like growing up on ice? Jade F-L, Jennifer W, & Cecilia L from The Marine Mammal Center presented 2 standards- based curricula involving #seals that allow kids to explore #marinescience, #STEMcareers. Fun to experience activities featuring 🦭🦭; there aren't that many! 👏👏 #NMEA2024

Excellent news! We support a state wide ban on balloon releases. Turtles like Limeapalooza would be grateful. #nomoreballoonreleases #balloonsblowdontletthemgo #saveseaturtles

PHOTOS: The weather was monsoon-like. But that didn't stop hundreds of supporters turning out in Surf City Monday to see 15 sea turtles rehabbed at Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitatn Ctr released back into the wild. tinyurl.com/f82xd2pt StarNewsOnline N.C. Coastal Fed EnvironmentNC SierraClubNC

For more than three decades, Jean Beasley was the sea turtle's best friend along the NC coast. Friends vow to keep her legacy alive tinyurl.com/4h4e6trj StarNewsOnline EnvironmentNC N.C. Coastal Fed Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitatn Ctr N.C. DEQ N.C. Wildlife SierraClubNC