Marin Independent Journal: Marin Ocean Wildlife Center Launches Student Program
- Species conservation
- Climate change
Marin ocean wildlife center launches student program
Published by Marin Independent Journal: December 30, 2020
The Marine Mammal Center in the Marin Headlands has created an online program for high school students who want to learn about ocean conservation and the environment.
The program, called “Ocean Conservation Leaders,” not only prepares teens to study or work in ocean science, but offers tools they could use to promote community engagement or environmental advocacy in any forum, said Sara Smith, a manager at the center.
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