WhaleNet offers students and teachers curriculum resources and support, a source of data for interdisciplinary classroom activities, and interactive informational support through WhaleNet utilizing telecommunications.
WhaleNet established Internet communication between researchers and students from around the world so that they can share and use research data, collaborative learning, and personal field experiences to enhance their education and interest in science. WhaleNet provides a system where students, teachers, and researchers collect and then compile their data on the WhaleNet server. The data is then shared, via WhaleNet, with schools for interdisciplinary curricular activities and student research in their respective classrooms world-wide.
WhaleNet is an interdisciplinary program to enhance science education and environmental awareness using telecommunications. WhaleNet is an enhancement project funded by the National Science Foundation, and sponsored by Wheelock College in Boston.
Seal Notes:
Tag # 40603
SxPg0307 is a yearling female harp seal that was found stranded at Misquamicut beach in Westerly, Rhode Island on March 16th 2003. Evaluation at Mystic Aquarium showed the animal to be in good body condition with some superficial wounds, an elevated white blood cell count and slightly elevated liver enzymes. She was treated with antibiotics and a dewormer. While at the aquarium, she ate very well and quickly gained weight and went from 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs) at arrivel to 63.9 kg (140.6 lbs) at release. She was released at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown, Rhode Island on June 3, 2003.
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