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By: Caroline Rodriguez Google Earth has been applied to many different aspects of education and one specific application that has been proven to be effective is bringing to life the vivacity of the ocean. Several years ago, the launch of the Explore the Ocean layer in Google Earth “provided an opportunity to change . . . → Read More: Explore the Ocean Layer By Keng Low Surfing and diving enthusiasts have new reason to cheer with the Ocean Sports layer found in Google Earth. Within this layer are three sub-layers, which reveal surfing, kite-surfing and diving locations. Fans of ocean sports can now discover new recreational avenues from their computers. These sub-layers were created by Google in collaboration . . . → Read More: Having fun on the seas with Google Earth by: Brooke Higgs Google believes in GoodPlanet’s aim in using technology in conjunction with art in order to help people across the world realize the impact of their actions towards the environment. The use of Earth from Above in the classroom provides a novel perspective of the earth. For example this layer is especially functional . . . → Read More: Earth from Above Layer By Christopher Chen The State of the Ocean layer, is in fact composed of many different sub-layers, each of which has been produced by a different company. Ocean Observations This is the first sub-layer listed under the State of the Ocean layer and it is by the National Data Buoy Center (NDBC). The NDBC is . . . → Read More: State of the Ocean Layer
(The GTOPP program’s icon, linked to the source of the image, their website) By Chris James Global Tagging of Pelagic Predators, GTOPP, or simply “Animal Tracking,” is a Google Earth layer that enables the user to locate and examine the movements of aquatic animals. “Pelagic Predators” refers to all marine . . . → Read More: Global Tagging of Pelagic Predators (Animal Tracking) By Caroline Rodriguez Greenpeace is an organization that uses non-violent confrontation to raise awareness to the public about environmental issues. The international organization fights to save the planet from any type of environmental destruction (http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/about). The organization has similar goals for the Google Earth layer. This layer was created to educate the public about environmental . . . → Read More: Greenpeace Layer By: Costi Shami The Census of Marine Life, which is the main sponsor of the Census of Marine Life layer within Google Earth, is a collection of researchers and scientists from more than 80 nations world-wide who are devoted to the goal of explaining the “diversity, distribution, and abundance of life in the oceans” (The . . . → Read More: Census of Marine Life Layer The Protect Planet Ocean Foundation, who sponsors the Marine Protected Areas Layer, aims to educate and inspire the world on ways to better protect our ocean through the establishment of a network of Marine Protected Areas. World Commission on Protected Areas a global collaboration between many of the world leaders in marine preservation such . . . → Read More: Marine Protected Areas Layer By Ethan Mann Sunrise Earth Sunrise Earth is one of the primary features of the Discovery Channel’s involvement with Google Earth. The Discovery Channel’s mission, according to its website, states that it intends to satisfy the curiosities of its viewing public, particularly through the realm of science, with the most lasting factor being the ability . . . → Read More: Sunrise Earth and Atlas Tours: Discovery Channel’s Involvement by Brooke Higgs Google Earth and the recently added Google Ocean are great technological benefits to the classroom. They can provide “rich learning and teaching materials for education and resources sharing” (Zhong et al. 2009, p. 10). The use of Google Ocean in conjunction with the classroom allows for a level of interactivity . . . → Read More: The Cousteau Ocean World Layer |
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