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Author Spotlight: CSO Bella

My name is Bella, a Chief Science Officer from Freeland High School. This is my second year as a CSO and I am so excited to spend another year in this amazing program. The CSO program is a program that creates STEM leaders and helps teens implement STEM into their school and community. I have met so many amazing people and have had so many great experiences through this program. Some of my favorite memories are the Leadership Training Institute, meeting STEM professionals, and interacting with peers that I share some of the same interests and goals with. This year, I am working on starting a CSO Instagram page for FHS that will share a little bit more about STEM and the CSO program. In the spring, I am hoping to collaborate with other CSOs for a bigger in-person action plan if restrictions allow. The planning process and execution of an action plan takes a lot of time and communication, but has helped me develop many life skills and experience that will help me in the future.

- CSO Bella

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Articles

Scientists are trying to save the coral reefs. Here's what's working

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/06/scientists-work-to-save-coral-reefs-climate-change-marine-parks/

Oceans and the threats they face

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/ocean-threats/

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Fun Fact of the Week!

"An estimated 50-80% of all life on earth is found under the ocean surface and the oceans contain 99% of the living space on the planet. Less than 10% of that space has been explored by humans. 85% of the area and 90% of the volume constitute the dark, cold environment we call the deep sea. The average depth of the ocean is 3,795 m. The average height of the land is 840 m."

Check out some more at https://marinebio.org/creatures/facts/