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Catalina Island Marine Institute, via Associated Press The body of an 18-foot male oarfish was found in the waters off California last month. Five days later, a 14-foot female washed up 50 miles away. Go to related article »
6 Q’s About the News
Read the article and answer the news questions below.
In the article “Oarfish Offer Chance to Study an Elusive Animal Long Thought a Monster,” Douglas Quenqua reports on two big fish that washed up on California shores in recent weeks.
WHEN was the body of an 18-foot oarfish dragged from the water off the California coast?
WHAT happened five days later?
HOW did the local scientific community react to the discoveries?
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Overview | Why do scientists seek evidence to support cause-and-effect relationships that seem obvious to the casual observer? What is the value of studying environmental problems in depth before acting to address them? How do public awareness and economic factors affect what actions are taken with regard to waste and pollution? In this lesson, students reflect on the Pacific garbage patch and recent scientific voyages to study the effects of plastic and other debris on water quality and oceanic life. Read more…