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Current Event Connection, Geography In the News

See How Sea-Level Rise Might Drown Some Cities

ENVIRONMENT A new map from Climate Central shows how water will flow into hundreds of U.S. cities under the best and worst global warming scenarios. (Wired) Watch our video to better understand sea level rise, and why polar ice caps matter to tropical coasts. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The intriguing and terrifying scenarios … Continue reading See How Sea-Level Rise Might Drown Some Cities

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Coral Bleaching Crisis

ENVIRONMENT Scientists are warning that devastating bleaching of colorful coral is becoming a worldwide crisis. (Christian Science Monitor) Use our resources to learn more about coral reefs and the threats they face. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Scientists have announced the emergence of a major worldwide coral bleaching event. What is coral bleaching? Read … Continue reading Coral Bleaching Crisis

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First Digital Map of the Seafloor Reveals Secrets in the Sediments

SCIENCE Researchers have completed the first-ever comprehensive digital map of our seafloor’s sediment composition, which covers 70 percent of the planet’s surface. (Popular Science) Read more about mapping the seafloor with our profile of geologist Christina Symons. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Take a look at the legend for the spectacular new seafloor map. … Continue reading First Digital Map of the Seafloor Reveals Secrets in the Sediments

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Deep-Sea Pokemon

SCIENCE Meet the adorable “sea bunny” taking over the internet. What is it? Why is it so cute? (Nat Geo News) Cut to the chase—vote for the cutest animals in these Nat Geo Kids polls! Teachers, scroll down for a list of quick-and-cute resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Note: Current Event Connections is slowing down for the summer. Our column will continue to appear once … Continue reading Deep-Sea Pokemon

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Saving Sharks with Sanctuaries

Although sharks have a reputation for being scary, aggressive predators, it is mostly undeserved! Instead, sharks play a vital role in keeping their ecosystems healthy and thriving. Why are sharks important? Sharks have been around for more than 400 million years—almost a hundred times longer than human beings! As apex predators, sharks control the distribution and population of prey species. If there’s enough for a … Continue reading Saving Sharks with Sanctuaries

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