Diver at Gray’s Reef

LIVE EXPLORATION OF GRAY’S REEF

MAY 10, 2017, 10:00 a.m. EDT

We are partnering with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) for a “Live Exploration” that will unfold the wonders of ​the sanctuary in a​n extraordinary​ livestreaming event targeted toward elementary and middle school students. Working with experts from G​PB’s education division and the University of Georgia, Gray’s Reef’s Superintendent Sarah Fangman will take students on a virtual dive so they can explore the reef without ​getting wet! The virtual expedition will include underwater surgery on a fish to insert a tagging transmitter and beautiful views of the vibrant and abundant marine life found at Gray’s Reef. Students will learn how Gray’s Reef was formed, how the seafloor serves as a habitat and how they can help protect the reef from major threats.

Register now: GPB Live Exploration: Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary

​The Live Exploration will be available on demand after May 10 ​with supplemental classroom resources for grades K-12. Please tell your friends and coworkers about this opportunity; teachers all over America are welcome to participate!

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary

graysreef.noaa.gov

phone: 912-598-2345
email: graysreef@noaa.gov
10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411

MATE underwater robotics competitions challenge students from K-12 schools, community colleges and universities all over the world to design and build ROVs to tackle realistic missions, which are modeled after actual scenarios from ocean exploration and maritime industry services.

Remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and robotics competitions provide a vehicle to apply science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education concepts; prepare students for secondary education and careers; and offer educators training and expertise in applied technologies.

During the 2017 MATE ROV competition, Port Cities of the Future, student teams will compete for overall highest points in a mission to maintain operations supporting the commerce, entertainment, health and safety of a thriving port. At least one winning RANGER-class ROV team from this southeast regional competition will move up to the MATE International Competition, held June 2017 in Long Beach, CA.

ROV teams – registration is open!

Join us on Earth Day, April 22 and watch all of the aquatic excitement! (It’s FREE)

Chatham County Aquatic Center

7240 Sallie Mood Drive Savannah, GA 31404

9a.m. – 4p.m.

Learn more about it.

Upcoming Events

Engage with Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary at these public events:

Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting – February 28, 2017
Savannah Boat Show – March 3-5, 2017
Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade – March 17, 2017
Click here to Volunteer for any of these Gray’s Reef events.

phone 912-598-2345
email graysreef@noaa.gov
10 Ocean Science Circle Savannah, GA 31411

Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary

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