March 1 - 15, 2008

Mon., 3/03       Beachcombing I: This leisurely activity is contributing to new data on large-scale ocean currents.   

Tue., 3/04       Beachcombing II: Centered between Oregon and Hawaii is a huge ocean vortex that contains objects that may have been afloat for decades.

Wed., 3/05       Fish know no borders: The Magnusson-Stevens Act funds a federal program to protect fisheries and fish habitat in the U.S.  But when fish swim between federal and state waters, they can get caught in backwater politics.    

Thu., 3/06       Dynamite fishing: Cheap and easy, this explosive method of fishing is illegal in most parts of the world.  

Fri., 3/07       Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary:Located in Lake Huron, this sanctuary is home to more than 160 well-preserved shipwrecks .

Mon., 3/10       Leatherback sea turtles: Ocean dinos I: These modern day dinosaurs have long raised ridges on their massive backs and powerful front flippers.

Tue., 3/11       Leatherback sea turtles: Ocean dinos II: The leatherback sea turtles swim farther than any other turtles and can sustain cold waters thanks to their thick, oil-infused skin.

Wed., 3/12       Leatherback sea turtles: Ocean dinos III: Many countries are working together to save the leatherback sea turtle from the brink of extinction.

Thu., 3/13       Mummichogs: These minnow-like fish are teaching researchers how animals adapt to cope with pollution.

Fri., 3/14       Skeleton eyes: The brittlestar is a unique sea creature that gives new meaning to the phrase, “eyes in the back of your head.”