Research Development and the European Green Crab

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I consider myself incredibly lucky to have spent the past three weeks studying marine biology research at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, Maine. For the first two weeks here I was enrolled in a course in which students are taught how to effectively use the scientific method to design and conduct independent research. Our … Continue reading Research Development and the European Green Crab

The Value of an Ecological Education

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All children should be given a foundational understanding of ecology and of the natural sciences at some point in their academic career, as environmental awareness is critical to the development of an attitude of environmental stewardship. Ideally, all students would be taught in a manner which cultivates an appreciation for the natural world and instigates a … Continue reading The Value of an Ecological Education