Read the Fine Print
In this video Jonathan visits the New England Aquarium as a volunteer aquarist for a day to learn what it takes to care for thousands of fish in dozens of exhibits, up to the massive 200,000 gallon Giant Ocean Tank (GOT). What he finds is an eye openerŰÓitŰŞs not all fun and games. Maintaining an aquarium is serious work. But it does have its benefits, as Jonathan discovers while diving in the GOT and feeding the sharks. This segment won a New England Emmy Award! Please see the accompanying study guide for educational objectives and discussion points.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Geoscience
- Oceanography
- Physical Science
- Technology
- Material Type:
- Diagram/Illustration
- Lesson Plan
- Provider:
- Jonathan Bird's Blue World
- Provider Set:
- Jonathan Bird's Blue World
- Author:
- Jonathan Bird Productions
- Oceanic Research Group
- Date Added:
- 08/26/2007