The Coral Reef Educator on the Water (C.R.E.W.) program offered high school science teachers the opportunity to join the Global Reef Expedition on one of its missions aboard our research ships. The program was designed to give first-hand experience of life on board a working scientific research vessel, a greater understanding of the importance of coral reefs, and inspiration to convey what they have learned to their students and members of their community.
As part of the Global Reef Expedition, each C.R.E.W. participant worked with the science team to develop educational content and lesson plans, hosted a live Q&A session for students on board the ship, and developed a conservation action challenge for their classroom. They also participated in educational outreach efforts to share our knowledge of coral reefs with local students, teachers, and community members, where we conducted research.
C.R.E.W. Participants:
- Candice Jwaszko, Ecole Paul Kane High School in St. Albert, Alberta, Canada
- Mike Trimble, Corona del Sol High School in Tempe, Arizona, USA
- Megan Berkle, Linda Esperanza Marquez High School in Huntington Park, California, USA
- Jim Evans, Schools Without Walls in Washington, DC, USA
