Ocean scientists invite students to join them in figuring out the mystery of the sick birds in their coastal town. The scientists send the students important clues they have collected. Students work together to observe the data, ask questions, and determine what is causing the problem.
This activity provides an opportunity for students to use various resources including hands-on lab, vector analysis and a case study to determine what caused the massive bird death in Monterey Bay.
Research programs at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) encompass the entire ocean, from the surface waters to the deep seafloor, and from the coastal zone to the open sea. The need to understand the ocean in all its complexity and variability drives MBARI's research and development efforts.