Enlist on a virtual voyage to the Northern Islands

Posted on Aug 17 2005

Asuncion, Uracas, Alamagan… do these sound like faraway, unreachable places? Have you ever wondered what amazing creatures live in the ocean around these islands? Here’s your chance to find out! Log onto www.crm.gov.mp/maramp to join a virtual exploration of the underwater world of the Northern Islands, as well as our more familiar southern neighbors. The cruise begins on Sept. 2, and you can visit the site daily to see fantastic photos, reports from the field, interviews with scientists and crew, and feature articles on exciting new discoveries.

You can even become an honorary crew member of the research vessel Oscar Sette, and receive a free ID badge! Teachers, sign your classes up as “Classrooms at Sea,” and receive a free educational package including posters, brochures, and much more!

Curious about coral reefs? Want to know what it’s like to live on board a research ship? Just visit the “Ask a Scientist” page, where you can submit questions for the crew and scientists on board.

For more information about the cruise or the website, contact John Moreno at the Coastal Resources Management Office at 664-8320, or email: John.Moreno@crm.gov.mp.

See you at sea!

17 low-income families get to keep cool

Undercover shopper

Disclaimer: Comments are moderated. They will not appear immediately or even on the same day. Comments should be related to the topic. Off-topic comments would be deleted. Profanities are not allowed. Comments that are potentially libelous, inflammatory, or slanderous would be deleted.