COSEE SouthEast held a symposium to develop strategies to provide a more diverse ocean sciences workforce and ocean literate public. Symposium tasks were to identify researchers who work with underrepresented populations, identify educators who work with underrepresented populations, and identify appropriate resources for underrepresented populations. Full description.

Teachers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia looking for ocean science education information and materials can find help through these organizations. The categories include: organizations, departments and agencies, federal agencies, science and education programs, and educators on board research vessels. Full description.

Educators in the southeast United States will find links to resources for ocean science instruction on this website. The resource topics include general ocean and earth science education materials, ocean observing systems, water quality, wetlands and remote sensing data. Full description.

The intent of OSEI is to infuse current ocean science research into middle school classrooms, by fostering interactions among experienced marine educators and ocean science researchers from the New England area. Read the latest OSEI news, review past projects and experiences, obtain contact and proposal information, and view the list of OSEI participants. The site also links to teacher resources, ... Full description.

This website has information and links to resources for ocean sciences teachers located in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The resources include professional development opportunities, student opportunities, teaching resources and lessons, and organizations and agencies to connect teachers with ocean science materials. Full description.

The COSEE network promotes a better understanding of the key role the ocean plays in global environmental cycles and processes. COSEE activities highlight the contributions ocean-science researchers make to scientific knowledge in these important areas. Each COSEE represents one or more ocean science research institution, an informal science education organization, and at least one affiliate organization ... Full description.

The education initiatives sponsored by COSEE-MA are focused on ocean observing systems and integrating this technology into the classroom. The site, dedicated specifically to educators, offers workshop and curriculum information, as well as links to additional education resources. Full description.

Posted documents include 1) 2 pdf files that align key ocean concepts to National & California Science Standards, 2) the report from the first workshop on Public Ocean Literacy, and 3) an annotated bibliography of ocean related books for the K-12 audience. Full description.

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary K-8 curriculum designed to be used by the whole school over the entire school year. Teacher training available through a summer institute, in-services, and customized site-based consulting. School year ends with a week- or month-long Ocean Immersion event with guest speakers, field trips and special projects. Full description.

COSEE-West distributes many supplemental resources to educators during their lectures and workshops, some of which are available electronically. To download these resources and lessons, simply click on the title you are interested in. Some of the resource topics include: whales, wetlands, seabirds, and the Channel Islands. The resources are downloadable in pdf format. Full description.