Instructional Video3:23
Great Big Story

Kathy Streeter, revolutionizing marine mammal training

12th - Higher Ed
Explore Kathy Streeter's unique, non-food based training methods with seals at the New England Aquarium.
Instructional Video1:00
Curated Video

Insulation – Did you know?

K - 5th
Did you know that marine mammals have a thick layer of fat, or blubber, that acts as an insulator?
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Instructional Video2:34
Great Big Story

Behind the Scenes at the Whale Warehouse, A Marine Mammal Treasure

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the fascinating, research-focused world of the Natural History Museum's Whale Warehouse, housing over 5,000 marine mammal specimens.
Instructional Video3:20
Great Big Story

Kathy Streeter, Revolutionizing Marine Mammal Training

12th - Higher Ed
Explore Kathy Streeter's unique, non-food based training methods with seals at the New England Aquarium.<br/>
Instructional Video3:54
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Allison Kaufman - Animal Creativity and Innovation

Higher Ed
Allison B. Kaufman, PhD is a research scientist with the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut, where she also teaches as a adjunct professor in the departments of Marine Biology and Psychology....
Instructional Video2:18
EarthEcho International

STEM Career Closeup: Research Coordinator

9th - 12th
Liam Antrum is a research coordinator at the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, where he advocates for scientific research and coordinates collaborations. He finds excitement in getting out into the sanctuary and conducting...
Instructional Video2:23
EarthEcho International

STEM Career Closeup: A Day in the Life of a Marine Biologist and Conservationist

9th - 12th
Dr. Kate Charlton-Robb is the Founding Director and Head of Research at the Marine Mammal Foundation. With over 16 years experience researching dolphins across southern Australia, Kate achieved a Bachelor of Science with a double major...
Instructional Video5:55
EarthEcho International

PlasticSeas: Exploring the Impact of Plastic Pollution on Our Oceans and Wildlife

9th - 12th
The video explores the impact of plastic pollution on marine life and the environment, featuring interviews with marine biologists and researchers who study the effects of plastic on seabirds and dolphins. The message is clear: we need...
Podcast6:17
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Whales and Snot from their Blowholes

Pre-K - Higher Ed
A whale inhales and exhales air through the blowhole at the top of its head. The plume that rises when the whale exhales is made up of blow, a scientific term for whale snot. Whale snot can reveal important information about whale...
Instructional Video7:43
Curated Video

The Fascinating World of Seals and Sea Lions

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of seals and sea lions, highlighting their diverse species, habitats, behaviors, and reproductive strategies. It explores their role as top predators in the ocean and emphasizes the importance of these...
Instructional Video4:14
Red Rock Films

Ecosystem Activator: Marine Coasts. Age 10 - 14.

6th - 8th
Life on the rocky and sandy shore of the ocean coast. How the marine coast supports life on land and sea. Threats to the ocean and how to help.
Instructional Video8:21
NASA

Can Data from Space Save Dolphins?

3rd - 11th
The age-old mystery of why otherwise healthy dolphins, whales and porpoises get stranded along coasts worldwide deepens: After a collaboration between NASA scientists and marine biologists, new research suggests...
Instructional Video6:47
Curated Video

Whales: Size, Behavior, and Life Cycle

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of whales, the largest marine mammals in the world. It explores their size, feeding habits, communication methods, mating behaviors, and the importance of whales in the marine ecosystem. The video also...
Instructional Video3:39
Red Rock Films

Ecosystem Activator: Marine Coasts. Age 7 - 10.

6th - 8th
Life on the rocky and sandy shore of the ocean coast. How the marine coast supports life on land and sea. Threats to the ocean and how to help.
Instructional Video7:00
Curated Video

Dolphins: Behavior, Communication, and Social Structure

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides an overview of dolphins, highlighting their diverse species, social behaviors, communication methods, mating rituals, and parenting habits. It also explores their intelligence, tool usage, and ability to mimic other...
Instructional Video4:36
TED-Ed

The Lovable (and Lethal) Sea Lion

6th - 12th Standards
What lives in the ocean, has ears, walks on all fours, and can reach a top speed of 18 miles an hour? Why, the sea lion, of course! A cute, animated video introduces viewers to the majestic aquatic mammal.
Instructional Video5:12
TED-Ed

Why Do Whales Sing?

6th - 12th
Although little is know about why whales sing, researchers are developing theories that explain how whales are able to vocalize. Viewers get a short course in whale song and even get to listen to recordings of the haunting melodies...
Instructional Video
PBS

Nova Science Now: Smart Marine Mammals: Smart Sea Lions

3rd - 8th
In this video, meet Rio, a captive California sea lion who has helped research biologists to better understand the cognitive abilities of this species. See how Rio has learned that certain sounds are associated with certain letters or...
Audio
University of California

Voices in the Sea: Marine Mammals

9th - 10th
Listen to the calls of some of the animals that live in the ocean. Get basic stats of the animal as you listen to the sounds they make in the wild.
Audio
Science Friday Initiative

Science Friday: Dolphins and Comparative Medicine

9th - 10th
What happens when a dolphin catches a cold? No, it's not a trick question. In this hour, we'll talk about what marine mammals can teach us about human biology.