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America's Underwater Treasures Viewing Guide

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Students complete a worksheet while watching a video about how humans affect the ocean environment. They discover the need for a practice of balancing fisheries and their fishing practices. They examine how scientists use data to help educate the public.

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5th - 8th
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Science
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