Have you ever explored the ocean floor? Many of us –even longtime coastal dwellers—have had little experience with the creatures who roam the depths of the sea. Today we speak with Mary Cerullo, Associate Director of Friends of Casco Bay, and Gulf of Maine Research Institute chief education officer, Leigh Peake, about Maine waters, and how humans can better coexist with their water bound neighbors.
Guests
Mary Cerullo
Mary Cerullo is an award-winning author of 21 non-fiction children’s books on the ocean, as well as handbook for teachers on using children’s literature in the science classroom. Her latest book is Shark Expedition. Mary is the Associate Director of Friends of Casco Bay and has over 40 years experience as a “science translator.” As such she has interpreted marine issues for the general public and for marine user groups through the New England Aquarium, the Maine/New Hampshire Sea Grant College Program, the Great Bay (NH) National Estuarine Reserve, and the Gulf of Maine Research Institute.
Leigh Peake
Leigh Peake is the chief education officer at Gulf of Maine Research Institute. She does extensive work with K-12 teachers and students across Maine in order to nurture scientific literacy in the next generation of Mainers. She lives in South Berwick.