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Three children stand side by side and hold up handmade felted animal figures in their hands, smiling and displaying the colorful, small creations in a classroom setting.

Hooked on Felting: How Anglerfish Sparked STEAM Creativity with Stacey Klimkosky

June 17, 2025 3:34 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

A woman in a red hooded jacket smiles while standing on the deck of a ship at sea, with an iceberg visible in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Chasing Phytoplankton Blooms in the Southern Ocean with Bhavna Rawal

May 13, 2025 11:13 am Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

A smiling person wearing glasses and a yellow, white, and black jacket holds a small brown flat fish in their hand indoors.

From Puerto Rico to the Pacific: Michael Gutiérrez’s Journey with NOAA Continues

April 11, 2025 4:36 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

Person wearing a life jacket and sunglasses stands on a boat holding a metal frame. The water is calm and blue under a clear sky.

From Science Fair to the Amazon: Oktay Ince’s Mission to Inspire the Next Generation

March 13, 2025 12:58 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

Person wearing an oversized red survival suit, giving a thumbs-up with both hands, stands in a narrow hallway of a ship. The suit is bright red with black zippers and patches. A fire extinguisher is mounted on the wall behind them.

Teacher at Sea Sets Sail in January

January 15, 2025 4:12 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

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Dr. Ragupathy Kannan’s iNaturalist Bioblitz

December 11, 2024 4:24 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

A collage of six NOAA Teacher at Sea informational cards featuring Sam Garson, Alexa Helm, Nick Latz, Tonya Prentice, Charlotte Sutton, and Lisa Werner. Each card includes a photo, short biography, roles, and a QR code for accessing their blogs.

Introducing the Class of 2024

October 8, 2024 5:14 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

A person with a shaved head stands on a boat deck against a backdrop of the ocean and clear blue sky. They are wearing a dark blue sweatshirt and jeans, with one hand resting on the railing while the other is in their pocket.

Mark Wolfgang on the Planet NOAA Podcast

August 16, 2024 10:45 am Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

A person wearing outdoor winter gear, including a dark beanie, sunglasses, and gloves, smiles at the camera while holding a clump of moss or lichen. Snow is visible on the ground around them, indicating a cold, snowy environment.

Getting STEAM-y at the Poles

July 30, 2024 9:22 am Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off

Two professional headshots. On the left, a bald man in a suit and tie smiles against a dark background. On the right, a woman with shoulder-length hair smiles in front of a gray backdrop, wearing an orange and white patterned top with a necklace.

David Amidon and Michele Cusack receive Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards

June 11, 2024 12:25 pm Published by Laakea Laano Comments Off