Something Very Fishy Online

This fall Something Very Fishy will return to upstate South Carolina (Oconee, Pickens, Anderson) with a new experience - virtual reality! Student (grades 3-5) who are involved in this program will be able to experience marine science the way it is meant to be experienced... underwater. This program is available on a first-come, first-served basis and is also contingent on willingness to participate in a study on the effects of virtual reality within the classroom (done as part of the visit). If you are interested in signing up your class or just want more information, please click on the green button below and fill out this Google form. We will contact you about availability and scheduling in August!

At 350 miles in length, the Florida Reef Tract is the third largest coral reef in the world. And most importantly, it is the only US coral reef you can reach by car. As a result, millions of tourists travel to Florida to enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, and fishing on south Florida's coral reefs. These activities provide a great source of income for Florida and its coastal communities. It is estimated that coral reef activities generate $3.4 billion in sales in general and income and support 36,000 jobs in the region each year.

But all that love comes with a heavy cost to the health of the reef. What we need is a plan to help turn things around and save our coral reef before it is gone forever. Take a journey to the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on this story map virtual tour and hear what folks are saying about what we can all do to help save this national treasure. Click on the green button below.

We received more than 200 Something Very Fishy Student Workbooks returned this year to help us study the impact of our marine science STEAM Program. Congratulations to Robin Smith (Langford Elementary) and Diana Hughes (Carolina Forest Elementary) winners of our $100 VISA gift card raffle.

Our first research paper on the Something Very Fishy STEAM Exhibit was just published in the journal Environmental Communication. The article is titled "Something Very Fishy: An Informal STEAM Project Making a Case for Ocean Conservation and Climate Change". You can download our journal article by clicking on the green button below.

Fall 2021

• SVF Virtual Choir (online)

Spring 2022

• SVF Musical Theatre Performance and STEAM Exhibit (live)
• SVF Full STEAM Ahead Virtual Field Trip (online)

For more information and to pre-register your school's interest to participate, please contact Kathy Prosser (info@educationalentertainment.org).

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