As erosion threatens treasured places around the Chesapeake Bay, communities are turning to nature-based solutions. Explore how living shorelines are helping to protect coasts and heritage on opposite shores of the Bay.
Living shoreline plants have a tough job: they must hold down the sandy shoreline with their roots and ease waves with their stems, all while surviving salty water.
Researchers are on a mission to determine which key components make a living shoreline successful at preventing erosion—but first they must gather crucial data.
Oyster biology is both an obstacle and an opportunity when it comes to living shorelines. Learn how and why oysters are sometimes included in living shoreline projects.
A living shoreline is under construction in Baltimore City—part of a sweeping project that aims to restore more than 50 acres of habitat along 11 miles of shoreline.
DO YOU WANT TO HELP young learners explore the Chesapeake Bay and other marine environments? It can be tricky to know where to start, so we’ve put together this list of selected Bay and marine education resources that can be found online.
Maryland Sea Grant. Education specialists offer training and technical assistance for using aquaculture in Maryland and Washington, D.C. schools; lesson plans for teaching about Chesapeake Bay ecosystems. www.mdsg.umd.edu/our-education-programs
Maryland Association for Environmental and Outdoor Education. Non-profit organization that oversees the certification of Maryland’s “Green Schools” — schools building sustainable school environments and helping their students reduce their impacts on the natural world.
maeoe.org
MADE-CLEAR. Maryland and Delaware Climate Change Education Assessment, a partnership between the University System of Maryland and the University of Delaware to support education and communication efforts surrounding climate change; teacher training and resources. www.madeclear.org
NMEA. National Marine Educators Association, a membership group that organizes events; resources for educators who specialize in marine and aquatic education, both in and outside of formal school settings. The Mid-Atlantic Marine Education Association (MAMEA), a regional chapter of NMEA; resources specific to Mid-Atlantic states. NMEA’s administrative office is housed at Maryland Sea Grant. NMEA: www.marine-ed.org MAMEA: www.mamea.org
COSEE. Centers for Ocean Sciences and Education Excellence, a group of regional centers formerly funded by the National Science Foundation; education resources including online activities and presentations from marine scientists. www.cosee.net/
NOAA Ocean Explorer. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Ocean Exploration and Research website; engaging information on scientific missions to explore the marine realm, marine education lesson plans, and webinars developed by scientists and educators. oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
Do you want to help young learners explore the Chesapeake Bay and other marine environments? It can be tricky to know where to start, so we’ve put together this list of selected Bay and marine education resources that can be found online.
As erosion threatens treasured places around the Chesapeake Bay, communities are turning to nature-based solutions. Explore how living shorelines are helping to protect coasts and heritage on opposite shores of the Bay.
Living shoreline plants have a tough job: they must hold down the sandy shoreline with their roots and ease waves with their stems, all while surviving salty water.
Researchers are on a mission to determine which key components make a living shoreline successful at preventing erosion—but first they must gather crucial data.
Oyster biology is both an obstacle and an opportunity when it comes to living shorelines. Learn how and why oysters are sometimes included in living shoreline projects.
A living shoreline is under construction in Baltimore City—part of a sweeping project that aims to restore more than 50 acres of habitat along 11 miles of shoreline.
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