Oceanography Merit Badge Class

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of our planet and are its dominant feature. Studying the ocean is studying the earth. In this full day course, all aspects of the Oceanography merit badge will be covered except #8 (see below).

NEW LOCATION: The hands-on class will be held at the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

Class Prerequisites: Open to Scouts Aged 13 and Up

Read the pamphlet
Make the plankton net and bring it with you to the class. Here is a link for a DIY video:
Do #8 virtually (or scouts could visit an aquarium independently with their family). Some recommended virtual tour options:
Virtual Tour of Aquarium of the Bay (one hour):
Virtual tour of Seattle Aquarium (30 minutes): https://www.weareteachers.com/aquarium-virtual-field-trips/
Meet You Instructor: Dr. Thomas Haine is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. His teaching and research interests are in physical and dynamical oceanography and the ocean’s role in Earth’s climate. Particular interests are the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, and their rotating-stratified fluid dynamics. He is the co-author (with Barry Klinger) of a graduate level textbook in his field, entitled Ocean Circulation in Three Dimensions. http://www.jhu.edu/~eps/faculty/haine
Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund.

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