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Steve Wilkie, a science teacher at South Fort Myers High School, recently spent two weeks assisting scientists surveying groundfish in the Gulf of Mexico as a participant in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher at Sea marine research program. He sailed in and out of Pascagoula, Mis- sissippi, on NOAA’s boat, Oregon II. “NOAA has become an integral part of my marine science and environmen- tal science classes, whether students are accessing posted expeditions, sea surface temperature data or using our research pontoon boat that was funded by a NOAA grant,” says Wilkie. “It was exciting to explore the Gulf’s fish spe- cies. This project will translate directly into new and exciting hands-on activi- ties for students that will enhance their understanding and appreciation for our marine environment.”


A blog of Wilkie’s at-sea experience is accessible at Tinyurl.com/6b94akd. Also visit noaaNews.noaa.gov.


Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center, in Naples, re- cently host- ed a visit by a group of Lighthouse of Collier children. For most, it was their first direct exposure to such animals as wolf dogs, prairie dogs and gopher tortoises.


Xavian petting a wolf dog.


The nonprofit sanctuary cares for animals while in captivity and educates the public about protecting and preserv- ing them in the wild. Each month, Light- house of Collier conducts an event for the county’s blind and visually impaired chil- dren to help promote the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of programs and services that foster inde- pendence and enhance the quality of life for them and their caregivers.


Shy Wolf Sanctuary, 239-290-9867, ShyWolfSanctuary.com; Lighthouse of Collier, 239-430-EYE4 (3934), LighthouseOfCollier.org.


14 Collier/Lee Counties swfl.naturalawakeningsmag.com


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