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NASA Sea Level Science Engages 1,000 Visitors on World Ocean Day

Over 1,000 people participated in NASA's sea level science activities during World Ocean Day at the University of Georgia Aquarium. The event, supported by NASA's Science Activation program through the SEAL project, aimed to educate coastal communities about sea level rise.

The SEAL project connects NASA sea level rise data with educators and coastal communities, especially those underserved and impacted by rising seas. It's a collaboration between NASA and four NOAA Sea Grant programs.

SEAL develops lesson plans and interactive activities using NASA data to help educators engage learners and strengthen community resilience to climate change.

Participants played games like "Tumbling Tower" and made "sea level friendship bracelets" symbolizing local sea level rise.

A new augmented reality sandbox allowed visitors to visualize real-time NASA sea level rise projections and adaptation strategies.

Educators received four SEAL lesson plans for classrooms and informal settings, focusing on sea level rise processes and impacts.

The free event, supported by NASA's Science Activation program, reached diverse audiences, including those in coastal areas already experiencing sea level rise.

The SEAL project is funded by NASA cooperative agreement NNH21ZDA001N-SCIACT.

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