Ocean Pulse was originally named and written by SOS
Founder Carl
Stepath.
If your school or your organization is interested in learning Ocean Pulse marine monitoring techniques that include Reef Check & REEF please contact us for workshop details SOS@SaveOurSeas.Org
Ocean Pulse is a comprehensive study of coral reef ecology and the marine environment. It is an inspiring, hands-on program taught for students in grades K-12. These courses unite students and the local community as they conduct a field survey of our most precious natural resource – the ocean.
“Ocean Pulse Education Programs will help coral reef communities better understand and ultimately conserve their island reefs.” - Dolphin Log / Cousteau Society
Our
ocean and beaches become a “Living Classroom.” Students learn
to identify reef species, gather data, and compare it to previous studies.
This provides vital information about the health of the reefs and promotes
a positive direction for other ocean communities to follow.
Students learn the importance of protecting a fragile ecosystem, how coral reefs interconnect with all species in the ocean, and crucial steps required to preserve our marine environment. Our next generation needs this knowledge in order to assure the life of our oceans. By the time the present students graduate from High School, they will have the consciousness that conservation is a positive, if not essential way of life.
Ocean
Pulse is aligned with grade specific content and performance standards.
These courses provide teachers with valuable tools and community connections
needed for carrying out on-going, "meaningful" experiences in
their classrooms. The Ocean Pulse Outreach Department provides teachers
with opportunities for professional development in the area of environmental
education. Teachers that weave critical environmental issues together
with classroom and field activities can stimulate interest and lead young
people toward thoughtful stewardship of natural resources.
The Ocean Pulse manual provides a standard for student marine education, coral reef study, and the gathering of baseline information. These standardized and easy to follow courses may be utilized by school districts in diverse locations worldwide. Our vision is to establish a global network (via the Internet) of informed and empowered “Ocean Guardians” to assure the life of our oceans.
Programs at a Glance:
Ocean
Pulse Explorer
Support
Letters
from
Congress
about
Ocean Pulse
"Kauai
CORAL REEF
Monitoring
Workshop" with
Professor
Brian Tissot
11-1
to 11-3-96
7-19
to 7-21-96
Our Programs at a Glance . . .
Ocean Pulse - Explorer Series -
Students
focus on the complex relationships within ecosystems resulting from changes
in climate, human activity, and the introduction of non-native species.
Activities include investigating the formation of the islands, determining
fish & turtle population assemblages, coral reef monitoring, classifying
and mapping native and introduced species, measuring biotic and abiotic
factors of different ecosystems, marine mammal study, and applying international
oceanographic sampling and research protocols to define the marine environment.
Students also “Adopt-A-Reef” and become “Ocean Guardians”
of their local beaches. This information is made available to other students
around the globe via the Internet.
Ocean Pulse Certification
Advanced
Ocean Pulse! This Certification Program offers an exciting
opportunity for students to engage in research, and receive hands-on training in marine
sciences. This is a course on species identification and classification,
calcification and structure of coral,
origins and distribution of species,
composition, zonation, reproduction, productivity, growth, species interaction,
and identifies the role of algae and Zooxanthellae. Emphasis is on experiential
labs to survey and monitor reef organisms using internationally known
research protocols.
Students
learn ecological principles, conservation issues related to the Hawaiian
Ahupua’a system and resource management methods. Most importantly,
they realize the impact and consequences of human activities on reef ecosystems.
Student “Peer Ecologists” may work directly with instructors
to educate other students on the techniques used in Ocean Pulse. This
instills pride and furthers interest in Marine Biology.
Students may also participate in: Ocean Pulse @ Sea, a drug free, marine education program that allows students and community members to learn marine ecology, sailing and safe boating techniques from local educators and community members aboard research vessels.
Enjoy a scientific research expedition for you, your students or your group on Kaua'i from shore or from a research vessel.
