Earthwatch Expedition: Marine Mammals of Monterey California Team 3 Aug 30-Sept 8 2006

The mission of this expedition is to get to know the sea otters and bottlenose dolphins of central California's coast. As a middle school science teacher, I will join scientists in the field to participate in a population study of marine mammals. This expedition experience is funded by the Earthwatch Institute through grants from Wells Fargo Bank and the National Geographic Education Foundation. I will keep in contact with my students in Phx, AZ to share the experience.

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Location: Phoenix, Arizona

I love taking my family on trips that are educational, adventurous, but most of all fun! Last year the four of us went to Karchner Caverns and had a great time. In years past Michelle and I have gone on scuba trips including a great trip to Keylargo Florida where we went diving each day in the warm waters. This year is so exciting as we anticipate our adventure to Baja Mexico to pet the Grey Whales that migrate there for just a short time to give birth to their young.

Thursday, September 07, 2006

REPLY TO E-MAILS FROM OSBORN MIDDLE SCHOOL

Daniel S.
Q: Did the elephant seal get bit by a shark?
A: We checked on the injured elephant seal everyday after we found her hauled out. The rescue specialists are not sure how her injury occured. She has since returned to the water and has a good chance of recovery.

Jose S.
Q: How can you tell if a sea lion is a boy or girl.
A: It is difficult when they are in the water unless they are swimming with a pup because the part of the anatomy that you need to see is underwater. Here is a website that gives information on that.
http://nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/pinnipeds/California.htm

Lydia C.
Q: Are sea otters cute?
A. I sure think so, but check out these pictures and decide for yourself.
http://images.google.com/images?q=pictures+of+sea+otters&hl=en&lr=&sa=X&oi=images&ct=title

Siera H.
Q: What do sea otters eat?
A: Sea otters in Central California have a diet of mostly clams, crabs, and marine worms. We got close enough to them yesterday to hear them crunching on Green crabs and breaking clam shells with a rock on their chest. Open this website to see otters eating.

http://images.google.com/images?svnum=10&hl=en&lr=&q=pictures+of+sea+otters+eating&btnG=Search

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