Volume 31 • No. 1 • Summer 2017 NATIONAL MARINE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION “... to make known the world of water, both fresh and salt.” THE NATIONAL MARINE EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION brings together those interested in Volume 31 • No. 1 • Summer 2017 the study and enjoyment of the world of water. Affiliated with the National Science Teachers Association, NMEA includes professionals with backgrounds in education, science, business, Lisa M. Tooker, Editor government, museums, aquariums, and marine research, among others. Members receive Eric Cline, Designer Current: The Journal of Marine Education, NMEA News Online, and discounts at annual conferences. Membership information is available from: NMEA National Office/Attention: Editorial Board: Jeannette Connors, 4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 300, College Park, MD 20740, or visit our Vicki Clark website online at www.marine-ed.org/. Phone: 844-OUR-NMEA (844-687-6632); Email: VIMS/Virginia Sea Grant [email protected]. 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Pierce, FL Educators (SENEME) Linsky (top left); Jenny Paterno (bottom left); email: [email protected] Dieuwertie Kast (top right); and Sarah Nuss Kanesa Duncan-Seraphin (bottom right) University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI Emily Arnold Southwest Marine Educators Geraldine Fauville Association (SWMEA) University of Gothenburg, Sweden email: [email protected] David Wehunt Catherine Halversen Tennessee Educators of Aquatic and Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, CA Marine Science (TEAMS) email: [email protected] Meghan E. Marrero, Ph.D. Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, NY Marolyn Smith Texas Marine Educators Sean Russell Association (TMEA) Youth Ocean Conservation Summit, email: [email protected] Englewood, FL Volume 31 • No. 1 • Summer 2017 CURRENT LOG We’re excited to bring you another general issue of Current featuring articles by NMEA members from all over the country and overseas to provide new ways to discover the “world of water.” In this issue, you’ll find a variety of engaging articles and activities, including lessons on how research data in a classroom is supporting student’s learning of complex ecological concepts and improving STEM literacy, a look at a professional development program in Hawaii that explores misconceptions teachers have about ocean literacy, as well as many other exciting topics. From June 25-29th in Charleston, South Carolina, marine educators from near and far will gather for our 2017 annual conference, Seas of Change: Lowcountry Lessons in Resiliency, hosted by the South Carolina Marine Educators Association (SCMEA). The conference brings together formal and informal educators, scientists, students, and government and industry members to network and inspire. The conference hosts general and concurrent sessions, workshops, field trips, and evening events. Visit NMEA2017.org for more details and register today, or contact the FMSEA conference coordinators at [email protected] with any questions. We hope to see you there! NMEA publishes two digital issues of Current each year, so please continue to send in your original manuscripts on research, lessons, resources, or strategies focused on marine and aquatic science, education, art, literature, and maritime history. Look for contributor guidelines on our website under Current: The Journal of Marine Education. The deadline for submitting articles for consideration in the Fall/Winter 2017 general issue of Current is October 30, 2017. Remember to stay connected to the NMEA by liking us on Facebook and following us on Twitter for the latest news and updates. Cheers, Lisa M. Tooker Editor CONTENTS 2 ACTIVITY: One Fish, Two Fish—Assessing the Habitat Value of 24 Understanding Changes in Seagrass Communities Restored Oyster Reefs: Using Scientific Research in the Classroom By Sarah Nuss and Celeste Venolia By Jenny Paterno, Lisa Calvo, Rebecca Jordan, Ph.D., and David Bushek, Ph.D. 30 Using TV to Teach Ocean Science and Promote STEM Careers Across the Pacific: Voice of the Sea 11 “Sure, I can read an ocean book:” Teacher’s Misconceptions By Kanesa Duncan Seraphin, Joanna Philippoff, About Ocean Literacy and Thor Seraphin By Catherine Lindsay Linsky, Ph.D. 36 New Books and Media 16 How Big is a Whale? A Kinesthetic Integrated Science and Mathematics Lesson 37 2017 National Marine Educators Association Conference By Amanda M. Gunning, Ph.D., Meghan E. Marrero, Ed.D., and Nermeen Dashoush, Ph.D. 22 Incorporating Deep Sea Science and Underwater Robotics in Low-Income Schools By Dieuwertje Kast Volume 31 • No. 1 • Summer 2017 ACTIVITY: One Fish, Two Fish—Assessing the Habitat Value of Restored Oyster Reefs: Using Scientific Research in the Classroom BY JENNY PATERNO, LISA CALVO, REBECCA JORDAN, PH.D., AND DAVID BUSHEK, PH.D. ABSTRACT Reef habitats play critical roles in marine ecosystems across Key words: oyster restoration, estuary, research data, the globe. Here, we investigated fish use of a small mid- species diversity, Simpson’s Index, biodiversity, K-12, Atlantic oyster reef built via a community-based restoration lesson plan, ecological concepts project. The reef supported a diverse faunal community consistent with natural oyster habitats. Data from this INTRODUCTION research were incorporated into a lesson plan that was Reef habitats play critical roles in marine ecosystems piloted in a middle school classroom. Summative assess- across the globe. Here, we investigated fish utilization of a ments (n=21) indicated that the lesson improved student’s small mid-Atlantic oyster reef built via a community-based analytical skills and knowledge. Use of authentic, locally restoration project. The reef supported a diverse faunal relevant research data in the classroom via a problem-based community consistent with natural oyster habitats. Data from model supported learning of complex ecological concepts this research were incorporated into a lesson plan that was and improved STEM literacy in students. piloted in a middle school classroom. Using experimental data from a research investigation as a tool to teach students about key concepts in science and mathematics provides real-world scientific practices in the classroom.