OASLC announces 2008 Coastal Grant Program Request for Proposals

The Ocean Alaska Science and Learning Center, in collaboration with the National Park Foundation and the Alaska Region, is pleased to announce the 2008 Alaska Coastal Marine Resources Grant Request for Proposals. This program represents the Alaska Region’s continued commitment to investing in marine and coastal research, resource protection and education consistent with the National Park Service Ocean Park Stewardship Action Plan. This program is funded through the National Park Foundation (non-federal funds) and is administered by the National Park Service in Alaska.

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Current Projects

The OASLC supports marine and coastal research that addresses high priority resource management concerns for Alaska's coastal national parks. A vast amount of information is available on our current research projects:
Harbor Seal Remote Monitoring
Critical Foraging Habitat in Glacier Bay
Repeat Glacier Photography at Kenai Fjords
Bear & Visitor Use Patterns In Geographic Harbor
A Century of Change at Glacier Bay
Black Oystercatcher / Human Interaction
Coastal Archaeology in Kenai Fjords
Black Bear / Human Interaction

The OASLC...

...strives to involve the public actively in research and present methods and results to the widest audience possible through a variety of educational programs and media.

Multimedia Outreach

The OASLC uses a variety of media, including video, radio, and computer technology to create educational products related to research projects.
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SeaLife Seminar Series

The SeaLife Seminar Series puts scientists in front of public audiences to present their latest results.
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K-12 Outreach

The OALSC develops and delivers interactive classroom programs that are aligned with state educational standards.
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