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The national marine sanctuaries' engaging lesson plans and activities allow students to understand the ecological and historical importance of shipwrecks in America's underwater treasures and how they came to be through critical thinking exercises, games, and other activities.
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What kind of animals are especially harmed by trawling? Why? In what places are shipwrecks especially helpful for ocean life? What are the benefits and harms of shipwrecks according to the article? What did we hypothesize about shipwrecks? Which of our hypotheses was correct?
Shipwrecks snag and damage nets, so fishing boats avoid them. We wondered whether shipwrecks act like miniature refuges for ocean animals. We studied five shipwrecks near the coast of Scotland and North East England.
Complete this worksheet to test your observation skills. Re-watch the video, and re-read the fact file if you need to. Have you got what it takes to be an ocean explorer?
What are the benefits and harms of shipwrecks according to the article? They protect ocean animals from fishing ships, but they can also pollute the water. What did we hypothesize about shipwrecks?
• Discuss and explain why these reasons for exploration are important. MATERIALS: Student Handout (one per group, print or share digital copies) • Student Worksheet: To Boldly Go
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Students learn (1) why shipwrecks are important, (2) the tools used to study shipwrecks, (3) about the complex and costly process of recovering and conserving artifacts, and (4) how NOAA works to protect our maritime heritage.