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Activities

Age a Fish

Fish Fetch Activity

Fish IQ Quiz

Intro to Sustainable U.S. Seafood

Science behind Sustainable U.S. Seafood

Diversity of Ocean Life

Killer Whale Curriculum

Match That Rockfish

Microworlds Curriculum

Ocean and Climate Literacy

Population Estimation Activity

Which Whale Is It?

  • Humpback whale

    Scientists study a diversity of ocean life!

    Every day, scientists at the Alaska Fisheries Science Center work to increase our knowledge about ocean life. How do they do this? What do they learn?

    Through this activity you’ll discover how scientists find out where whales go, count fish, study microscopic plants and animals and study rockfish. Then find out how you can help the ocean!


    - Solving the mystery of where seals and whales go!
    - How do scientists count fish?
    - How do scientists study microscopic organisms?
    - Why study rockfish?
    - How to help the ocean!



Learn More

Studying Marine Life (PDF)

Diversity of Marine Life (PDF)

Ocean Literacy Principles

Solving the mystery of where seals and whales go?

How do scientists count fish?

How do scientists study microscopic organisms?

Why study Rockfish?

How to help the Ocean!

Educator Resources

Education Resources @ NOAA

Games @ NOAA

Alaska Multimedia Gallery

NOAA's Teacher @ Sea Program

NOAA's B-WET Program

Cooperative Science Centers

Educator Training Opportunities

Request a Lecture

Alaska Seas and Rivers Curriculum