Migration Mystery
Ages: 10-14 years old
- Behavior
- Malnutrition
- Species conservation
- Climate change
Gray whales have the single longest migration of any marine mammal but there are mysteries surrounding how changing ocean conditions might be influencing this migration. Explore real data from The Marine Mammal Center’s research team with this activity for ages 12+. You will also discover more about how you can support our research efforts and create healthy oceans for gray whales and people alike. Use the answer key after you complete the activity to see how you matched up.
malnutrition
species conservation
climate change
Middle school
10 years
11 years
12 years
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14 years
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