Welcome to the JASON VII Expedition

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Expedition Journal	Underwater Web Site	Aquatic Field Study	Visual Shark Targets	Shark Tracking	The Steel Reef

Additional background information is available below....

JASON VII will investigate living at the edge of the sea, where we will explore conditions for life including human existence now and in the future. The edge of the sea provides habitats and food for the majority of the world's population in addition to the many aquatic organisms which live there. It also plays a role in many global cycles including climate change. During JASON VII researchers, students and teachers will join Dr. Robert Ballard to investigate several interconnected shallow water habitats in Southern Florida - the Everglades, Florida Bay, Florida Keys and relic reefs and the stresses placed upon them. One of the roles of the research team is to study the marine habitats, making predictions and suggestions for the future with an ever increasing human population.

Background Information

Program Overview

Profile of Expedition Scientists

Research Elements

Tools, Technology and Locations

Expedition Journals

January Expedition (January 20-27, 1996)

April Expedition (April 15-26, 1996)

Resources

Guide to JASON VII Programming

Using the JASON VII Curriculum

Internet Links

Meet Argodile, the JASON VII Mascot

Online Activities

Student Investigations including:

• Aquatic Field Investigation
• Designing Visual Shark Targets
• Shark Tracking Research
• Coral Rings and Climate Change
• Patchwork Quilt Exercise
• Exploring the Steel Reef

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Gene Carl Feldman (gene@seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov) (301) 286-9428
Todd Carlo Viola, JASON Foundation for Education (todd@jason.org)