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Exploring the Deep Marine Santuary

by Mary Miller • August 20, 2016

Join a Live Deep Sea Exploration of our Coastal Sanctuary

Plate Tectonics
Plate Tectonics

See a map of recent earthquakes in the United States, and learn why earthquakes happen so frequently on the West Coast.
Fireworks

Get illuminated about how fireworks...well, work.
Theo Jansen in Conversation with Marina McDougall

Explore the creative process behind Theo Jansen's extraordinary strandbeests.

The Amazing Water Trick
The Amazing Water Trick

Do hot water and cold water mix?

Science activity to construct a cube that can be perceived in two ways
Ambiguous Cube

A cube made from drinking straws can confuse your brain.

Science activity that explores the twinkling of stars by beaming a laser pointer over a hot plate
Scintillating Little Star

Explore the twinkling of stars by beaming a laser pointer over a hot plate.

Science activity that explores how yogurt is made
Bacteria Culture Club

Make yogurt from yogurt.

Swell Swell
Turning Garbage into Gold

Seasoned gardeners depend on a community of bacteria, worms, and insects to get the most out of their plantings. Find out why.

Science activity demonstrating angular momentum
Bicycle Wheel Gyro

A bicycle wheel acts like a giant gyroscope.

Bernie Lubell
Bernie Lubell

Meet a kinetic sculptor.

Traits of Life
Traits of Life

What are the essential elements of life? How can you distinguish between the living and nonliving world? What traits of life do all organisms share?

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