Oceanographers and fisheries scientists have organized multi-agency efforts to the address the question of how global climate change may affect the abundance and production of animals in the region of the South Atlantic Bight. Visit the COSEE SouthEast website to access a variety of links related to SAB research, monitoring, management, and more.
Since 2004 COSEE NOW has conducted an annual online scientist survey to gather data on the education involvement, practices and needs of scientists at current and future ocean observing systems. Their goal is to improve the exchange of data and teaching practices between scientists and educators. This report offers answers to: What do scientists think about coastal sciences education & outreach? Are they engaged? And, in what ways are they contributing?
The COSEE Coastal Trends Scientist-Educator Partnership immerses middle school and high school teachers in ocean science research experiences. Scientists and teachers conduct research and develop classroom resources based on the partnering work. Our program includes:
A residential week-long orientation that introduces teacher fellows to team members and provides some background on conducting science research
A six-week research experience in a science research facility
Extensive follow-up and support during the academic year
A comprehensive dissemination of fellowship products via the web and through hands-on workshops and conferences
COSEE West online workshop conducted in April 2007 by Dr. Robin Ross, University of California Santa Barbara
(Ecological Responses of Antarctic Krill to Environmental Variability: Can We Predict the Future?) and Dr. Donal Manahan, University of Southern California (North Pole, South Pole: How and Why we Study Polar Regions). Workshop materials include lectures, lesson plans, resources, aligning content to standards, and discussions.
COSEE West online workshop conducted in February 2006 by Dr. Mary Silver (Harmful Algae of California Coastal Waters) and Dr. David Caron (HABS: Causes, Effects and the Status of Research to Understand Them). Workshop materials include lectures, lesson plans, resources, aligning content to standards, and discussions.
COSEE West online workshop conducted in March 2005 by Dr. Richard Murphy (Coral Reefs: Cities Under the Sea), Dr. William M. Hamner (The Coral Reef Paradox), and Dr. William M. Hamner (Coral Reef Biogeography and Human Impacts). Workshop materials include lectures, resources, master glossary, and discussions.
