Lesson 1:Introduction to the

Ocean Sciences
 This lesson will introduce you to:

 Ocean Sciences
 National Ocean Sciences Bowl
 Let’s begin with a little ocean science trivia!

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 Ocean quiz

How much do you think you know about the

ocean?

The first student to raise his or her hand can

answer the question on the screen. If you
answer right, you get a prize. If you answer
wrong, another student gets a chance. Good
luck!
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 Ocean quiz

1. How much of the Earth’s ocean has been

explored?
– About 90%
– About 75%
– About 10%
– Less than 5%

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 Ocean quiz

1. How much of the Earth’s ocean has been

explored?
– About 90%
– About 75%
– About 10%
– Less than 5%

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 Ocean quiz

2. As of 2008, what percent of the U.S.

population lived within 50 miles of the coast?
– About 80%
– About 50%
– About 30%
– About 10%

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 Ocean quiz

2. As of 2008, what percent of the U.S.

population lived within 50 miles of the coast?
– About 80%
– About 50%
– About 30%
– About 10%

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 Ocean quiz

3. The Chesapeake Bay is what type of

ecosystem?
– A beach
– An estuary
– A tidepool
– A mangrove swamp

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 Ocean quiz

3. The Chesapeake Bay is what type of

ecosystem?
– A beach
– An estuary
– A tidepool
– A mangrove swamp

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 Ocean quiz

4. Which of the following are most closely

related to sharks?
– Whales
– Dolphins
– Lampreys
– Rays

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 Ocean quiz

4. Which of the following are most closely

related to sharks?
– Whales
– Dolphins
– Lampreys
– Rays

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 Ocean quiz

5. How much of Earth’s water is in the

ocean?
– 50%
– 70%
– 90%
– 97%

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 Ocean quiz

5. How much of Earth’s water is in the

ocean?
– 50%
– 70%
– 90%
– 97%

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 Previous ocean experiences

Share your story if you have…

 Competed in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl or

any of its regional competitions?
 Been to a local aquarium?
 Been on a boat?
 Been to the Atlantic Ocean? Pacific Ocean?
 Done an internship in marine science?
 Taken classes that taught you about ocean
sciences?
 Others?
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 Did you know that……?

 Two important career fields needed in the upcoming

years will answer the following types questions:
– How many fish are in the sea?
– What is the “value” of a marine mammal or a
wetland?

 Do these questions sound interesting to you? If so,

the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) may be looking for you!

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 How many fish are in the sea?

 Many species of fish are

caught commercially to supply
restaurants and stores
 For example, walleye pollock,
found in Alaska’s waters, is a
popular commercial species in
the U.S.
 How can we continue to catch
this fish without depleting its
population?
 To answer questions like this:
– NOAA scientists combine Walleye pollock
math and biology information Source:NOAA
to study walleye pollock
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 Internship, college, and scholarship
opportunities

•NOAA offers many scholarship and internship opportunities

in marine science for college undergraduates:
•Hollings Scholarship Program (tuition support and
funded summer internships)
•Undergraduate Scholars Program (tuition support and
funded summer internships for students at Minority
Serving Institutions)

•For more details go to:

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/noaa_student_opps.html

•Only college sophomores are eligible to apply for most of

these programs, so keep these opportunities in mind!
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 NMFS-RTR Program at Virginia Tech

 Combines the expertise of National Marine Fisheries

Service (NMFS) biologists and the Virginia Tech
(VT) Department of Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences
to:
– Recruit top undergrads into fisheries careers
– Train its employees through continuing education
– Research population dynamics

 Could this program be right for you?

– Visit the link for more information:
http://www.nmfs.vt.edu/index.html
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 Check out NOAA on Facebook!

 NOAA Assistant Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco: www.facebook.com/noaa.lubchenco

19  Universities Associated with fisheries science for NOAA: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Princess-Anne-MD/NOAA-
LMRCSC/102089470913?ref=search&sid=5508180.3590950753..1
 The National Ocean Sciences Bowl

 The National Ocean Sciences Bowl is a high school academic

competition managed by the Consortium for Ocean Leadership
for teams of students to test their knowledge of the marine
sciences

 On the web:
http://www.oceanleadership.org/education/national-ocean
sciences-bowl/about-nosb/

 Why should you participate?

– You can apply for scholarships and internships
– Learn about ocean sciences and careers
– Meet scientists and students from other schools
– It’s fun!
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 NOSB rules overview

Type Format Time Who Talk with Points

answers team?
Toss-up Multiple 5 sec 1 team No! 4
Choice member

Bonus Short 20 Team Yes! 6

answer or sec Captain
multiple
choice
Team Written 2-5 1 answer Yes! Up to
Challenge response min per team 20
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 Points and strategy

 Let moderator recognize you

 Allow all choices to be read unless SURE of answer
– Can lose 4 points with interrupt and incorrect answer
 Answer with the letter
 Take notes while questions are being read
 If all choices have been read, guess quickly
 Team Challenge Questions:
– You can’t lose points for wrong answers
– Watch time - you can only turn in 1-answer sheet per team
– Don’t leave anything blank

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 Most importantly…..

 Be a team
 Good sportsmanship
 Learn about marine science
 Have fun

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 More ocean science trivia

For more ocean science trivia questions, use

the PPT file entitled “Extra Bowl
Questions.ppt”.

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