Under the Sea

Scientists spent the past 10 years studying life under the ocean. Read this Time For Kids article (right-click, open in new tab) to find out the results of this study. Then answer the following questions:
1. How many scientists participated in this study?
2. What type of species was found in the Indian Ocean?
3. Name the two underwater areas that had the most sea life.
4. Why do we need to protect the oceans?

National Geographic Kids

Read this story on Slow Down for Calvin the Right Whale! (right-click and open new window). Then read this story titled Mission Blue (right-click and open new window).

1. Compare and Contrast these two stories: what do they have in common and how they are different?

2. Write 3 opinions about the "Calvin" story.

3. Write 3 facts about the "Mission" story.

4. How do you personally feel about any of these stories?