Marine Biology and Aquarium Knowledge

The video introduces the Newport Aquarium and its nonprofit arm, the Wave Foundation, which manages education, conservation, and volunteer programs. It showcases hands-on interactions with sea creatures like horseshoe crabs and sea urchins. The video highlights educational programs, including a partnership with Thomas More for a dual credit marine biology program. Upcoming events like Shark Week and lectures by renowned scientists are discussed. The Gemini program, offering hands-on learning with animals, is also featured.

What is the role of the Wave Foundation at the Newport Aquarium?

• Managing the aquarium's finances

• Running education, conservation, and volunteer programs

• Overseeing the aquarium's marketing

• Handling the aquarium's ticket sales

What unique feature does the horseshoe crab possess?

• It can change colors

• It can flip itself over

• It can sing

• It can fly

Where are the tidepool animals at the Newport Aquarium from?

• The Pacific Ocean

• The Indian Ocean

• The North Atlantic Ocean

• The Mediterranean Sea

What is the texture of a sea cucumber?

• Rough and spiky

• Smooth and slippery

• Soft and gelatin-like

• Hard and firm

What opportunity does the partnership with Thomas More provide to high school students?

• A free visit to the aquarium

• A dual credit program in marine biology

• A scholarship for college

• A chance to work at the aquarium

Who is coming to the aquarium for Shark Week?

• A famous actor

• A renowned scientist featured on Shark Week

• A popular musician

• A famous chef

What is the main focus of the lectures during Shark Week?

• Cooking with seafood

• Shark conservation and research

• Building aquariums

• Marine art and crafts

What is the Gemini program known for?

• Offering online courses

• Providing hands-on learning with biologists

• Organizing international trips

• Hosting virtual reality experiences

Where do the classes for the Gemini program take place?

• In a public library

• Online

• At the Newport Aquarium

• At a local school

What unique experience did students have in the Gemini program last year?

• Swimming with dolphins

• Traveling to the Galapagos Islands

• Meeting a famous athlete

• Interacting with penguins and a Galapagos tortoise