About the OceansWide Programs
OceansWide
is created to give the students of Maine a first hand look
into the wonders of the largest habitat on Earth - the ocean
just a stone's throw from their front door.
Our program is designed to enable students to work closely with educators,
research scientists, archeologists and historians
from around the state of Maine and around the world. By
giving the students the opportunity to get a first hand look
into the past, present and future of the Gulf of Maine, we will
help them become aware of the treasures they have before
them and the necessity of protecting them.
OceansWide's goal is to empower students to find ways of becoming more
involved in research and the conservation
of the world's oceans while they study the secrets hidden
deep beneath the waters of coastal Maine. This will be
accomplished by using modern technologies, specifically
remotely operated
vehicles (ROV), and a specialized educational curriculum.
Using ROVs from a surface support ship, the students
will become involved in real time, hands on experiences
in ocean science, history and exploration of the waters
that until now they have only known from the surface. We will
give them the opportunity to dive in and become an integral
part of the process which seeks to monitor and understand
the ocean - the largest habitat on Earth. With their new-found
awareness, students will have the confidence to continue
working in ways that will empower them to become the next
generation of stewards to the ocean. This will allow the
waters to be sustainable for the generations to come.
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Learn how participation in the OceansWide program can benefit:
2008 Summer Camps
Registration is now open for the OceansWide 2008 Summer Camps.
More Info
For more information about OceansWide please email info@oceanswide.org or call 207-563-7774.
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