Ocean Exploration Education: Facilitator training in Dauphin Island The facilitator team explores Mobile Bay aboard Research Vessel Alabama Discovery . (Image credit: NOAA Ocean Exploration) Download Image February 25, 2026 From January 16-18, 2026, the NOAA Ocean Exploration Education Team gathered in Dauphin Island, Alabama, to host a high-energy, three-day facilitator training session. This meeting brought together a specialized team of seven expert ocean exploration teacher professional development facilitators from across the country—ranging from Puerto Rico to California—who collectively bring decades of experience in all sectors of ocean education. Their combined expertise in ocean science and instructional pedagogy bring deep-sea phenomena and discovery alive during NOAA Ocean Exploration teacher professional development workshops. Education 0 Off
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