Life In the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle by Claire A. Nivola
Sylvia Earle first lost her heart to the ocean as a young girl when she discovered the wonders of the Gulf of Mexico in her backyard. As an adult, she dives even deeper. Whether she’s designing submersibles, swimming with the whales, or taking deep-water walks, Sylvia Earle has dedicated her life to learning more about […]
Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenia Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating
Eugenia Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn’t imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary―and they didn’t think women should be scientists. Determined to prove them wrong, Eugenie […]
Sea Creatures From the Sky by Ricardo Cortes
“The phenomenal artwork is what truly makes this book special. The landscapes of the sea, the sky, and outer space are breathtaking. Cortés’s different blending and thinning of the colors create a world of beauty. This fascinating tale of perspective and point of view makes a fine addition for most collections.”—School Library Journal Visit the […]
Be A Scientist: Marine Biologist by Zelda Salt
“NASA calls the ocean the “great unknown,” because we know more about the surface of the moon than the bottom of the ocean. Marine biologists study marine life by swimming with sharks or learning about life processes by studying plants that grow with almost no sunlight, making them some of Earth’s greatest adventurers. With explanations […]
Park Naturalist
Visit the Career Connection of the TMA BlueTech Grade Three curriculum for curriculum connections.
Marine Protected Area Biologist
Visit the Career Connection of the TMA BlueTech Grade Three curriculum for curriculum connections.
Paul Nicklin: Marine Biologist and Photojournalist
Paul Nicklen and his partner Cristina Mittermeier, founded SeaLegacy to change the narrative around our world’s oceans and show the global community what is at stake, rally soldiers of support—and ignite real and lasting change. Visit his website to learn more about him and his company. https://www.paulnicklen.com/about/ Visit the Grade 3 Inquiry Launch Module of […]
Underwater Filmmaker
Underwater filmmakers write, record, and produce movies or movie scenes that take place underwater. Visit the Grade 2 Engineering and Design Module of the BlueTech Curriculum to see curriculum connections.