Ocean Ambassadors

07/16/2026

Sharks were swimming the seas for over 170 million years before the first dinosaur walked the Earth. While dinosaurs went extinct roughly 66 million years ago, sharks survived the massive extinction event and continue to thrive in Earth's oceans today.

07/16/2026

Always a fun stop in Robbie's of Islamorada

07/14/2026

The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is a massive, recurring band of floating brown algae that represents a significant shift in marine ecosystems. These rootless organisms thrive on high nutrient levels from river runoff and Saharan dust, with rising ocean temperatures further accelerating their growth.

07/10/2026

This activity is always a class favorite in the class

07/09/2026

A fascinating evolutionary adaptation...

07/07/2026

The sandy shore ecosystem is a dynamic coastal area located within the littoral zone (or intertidal zone), the area between high and low tide marks that is exposed to the air for several hours each day.

06/29/2026

Despite representing only four compartments, the NPZD model captures many of the most important ecological interactions in the ocean.

06/26/2026

This should be interesting. We’re seeing more talk about the sea floor temperatures rather than just focusing on surface temperatures.

What do ocean forecasts predict for the rest of 2026? To learn more about the 2026 New England and Mid-Atlantic State of the Ecosystem reports and bottom temperature forecasts, tune in to “State of the Ecosystem - 2026 Overview,” a NOAA Library seminar free and open to the public on Tuesday, June 30 at 1pm. Free registration for the virtual seminar: https://vimeo.com/event/5940499/register

06/23/2026

Working with data in real world (or simulated) scenarios is probably the most difficult concept to teach. Here is one way to go about it.

Data Analysis in AICE Marine Science involves data collection

06/19/2026

Cambridge expects students to have basic math skills ahead of taking Marine Science. Check out our maths review page to see where you stand.

AICE Marine Science Math: the skills you need for Cambridge 9693, made simple. Find your gaps, drill with free interactive tools, plus exam tips.