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Gulf Detectives, Episode 2

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This episode of Gulf Detectives follows three young science detectives as they learn about the animals of the Northern Gulf of Mexico with the help of the scientists at Dauphin Island Sea Lab. The program features a shark research boat trip, a shark dissection, and a visit to Coffee Island to learn about the efforts by The Nature Conservancy to restore the oyster reefs in the area. The gulf detectives also get their hands dirty with marsh mud to discover what creatures live there and what they can tell us about the health of the Gulf’s ecosystem. This Learning Adventure teaches concepts of animal habitats, animal adaptations, food webs, ecosystems, and other aspects of biology and environmental science. Join us!

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OVEE INTRO

The Question

How is a milkshake like shaving cream? The Gulf Detectives' curiosity is piqued by this question. They decide to search for answers at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab.

Exploring Oysters

Ashley learns about oysters and how they protect shore lines with the help of the Nature Conservancy, the environmental organization that is responsible for the Coffee Island Oyster Restoration Project.

Sharks

Trophic Ecologists explain the importance of sharks and their place in the ecosystem. Then Alex goes back to Dauphin Island Sea Lab for a shark dissection.

The Benthic Zone

To get to the bottom of the question, Morgan heads to the Benthic Zone to meet with marine mud experts to learn how organisms are collected. Then back at the lab, he learns more about these organisms and their importance to the ecosystem.

The Answer

The detectives meet to discuss how their research may or may not answer their original question. Finally the answer becomes clear!

OVEE OUTRO wBuffer

45 minutes minutes

Moderator

Beth R. Stewart
Digital Content Producer, Alabama Public Television

Participants

Kathy Heiman
Panelist
Education Specialist, Alabama Public Television
Tina Miller-Way
Panelist
Tina Miller-Way is Chair of the education group known as Discovery Hall Programs at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. Tina has lived on US east coast, US west coast, Caribbean coast and northern Gulf of Mexico coast and has been fortunate enough to spend time at sea studying the Gulf of Mexico. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and excitement about the ocean with anyone interested.
Greg Graeber
Panelist
Greg Graeber has been teaching marine biology and ocean science in Discovery Hall Programs at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab since 2003. Greg is a master educator who loves sharing his enthusiasm for marine science - and for sharks with students of all ages.
Greg Graeber
Panelist
Greg Graeber has been teaching marine biology and ocean science in Discovery Hall Programs at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab since 2003. Greg is a master educator who loves sharing his enthusiasm for marine science - and for sharks with students of all ages.

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