Ocean Explorers

Project Stories

Using data collected by volunteer naturalists aboard commercial whale watching vessels, Megan Donnelly and her students examine the types of marine mammals found within the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. They focus their efforts on gray whales exploring where they are found, when they are found there, and seasonal differences in their behavior. more...

OE Projects

Several Ocean Explorer teams used GIS to investigate local issues either with their science classes or after-hours science clubs. Descriptions of projects and relevant data sets are provided. Some projects also include tips for replicating the project in a different area. Learn more about a specific project by clicking on its title from the list below.