Educating the public about whales and their ocean environment is part of Ocean Alliance’s core mission.
We believe that once people understand the issues facing the oceans and whales, they will be compelled to take part in the efforts to preserve and to protect them. Our research allows us to work behind the scenes, on your behalf, ensuring that better legislation is brought to the frontlines and passed. Together, we can work to make the changes needed before it’s too late.
The need for not only students and teachers, but for all of us to understand, and more importantly, to want to understand science and mathematics, is critical to the growth of technological resources already commonly used. Surveys show that the majority of students leave our schools without a basic knowledge of these major educational components. "Neither the demand for scientists or engineers is being met, nor are schools preparing future citizens with an adequate background of knowledge necessary to make decisions affecting their lives." (Journal of Science Education and Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1992). It’s imperative we equip our future adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to compete in tomorrow's complex marketplace.
At Ocean Alliance we know that whales and dolphins spark people's interest and, with this in mind, we’ve created several diverse education initiatives. Our education programs are designed to reach people of all ages and backgrounds through a variety of mediums. An important discovery made over the forty years of offering these research and education programs is that these mysterious mammals of the sea ignite fires in children. The result of our long–term efforts are apparent in the thousands of questions and requests for literature we receive from children across the nation each year.
In addition to our education programs, Ocean Alliance offers exciting, in-person multimedia presentations about the organization, historical whale research, current research programs, whale biology, and toxicological and environmental issues. Lecture prices are based on locations, level of expertise, and general logistics.
For more information on how you can have one of the Ocean Alliance scientists or educators to speak at a school or your next function, contact us or email us at question@oceanalliance.org
