OCEAN STEM
Inspiring the next generation for a sustainable blue future.
Educational Hub
AltaSea’s Project Blue offers students a voice in supporting Los Angeles as the center of the Blue Economy, an initiative to protect the ecosystem of the ocean and turn to it as a resource for solving challenges such as climate change, energy supply, and food security.
This multifaceted approach provides online educational resources; encourages students towards jobs in the Blue Economy; and increases youth access to arts and culture.
SAMPLE LESSON PLANS
Marine Energy
The curricula will include an introduction to wave and wind marine energy; provide a basic framework of what constitutes energy production at sea; and offer interactive activities including building a prototype wave powered electricity generator.
Robotics
Exploration is key to increasing our understanding of the ocean, so we can more effectively manage, conserve, regulate, and use ocean resources that are vital to our economy and to all of our lives.
aquaculture
Immerse students in the growing sustainable aquaculture industry beginning with an
overview of aquaculture science and economics, and continuing to explore sustainability,
engineering, genomics, cryogenics, water quality and food security.
Fill out the form below to request a copy of the curriculum.
*Curriculum also available in Spanish*
Experiential Field Visits
Our educational field trip visits empower students through activities that engage with current research projects, while connecting with experts in their field. These students gain clarity of the rapidly growing Blue Economy and understand that innovative solutions transpire through various education and interest fields.
Summer HS Mentorship Program
This Summer mentorship program grants High School students the opportunity to select from two fields of study: Aquaculture or Marine Robotics and Exploration. Over a 6-week course, students will meet (once a week) to gain hands-on experience, work in lab settings, and conduct research. To learn more, please complete the interest form and you'll receive the handbook and application instructions.
Progress by the Numbers
Ocean Career Pathways Program
David Lizarraga
Hayden Schneider
Internship/ Fellowship Interest Form
This form is to gather information for potential interns and fellows that want to be involved in AltaSea.
Testimonials
From the Students
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Student Papers
Educational Partners
Los Angeles Unified School District
Animo Leadership High School
King Drew Magnet School
Dana Middle School
Point Fermin Elementary School
Lakewood High School
Markham Middle School
Ritter Elementary School
Santee Education Complex High School
Oscar De La Hoya Animo High School
San Pedro High School
Cabrillo Ave. Elementary School
Port of Los Angeles High School
Willenberg Career and Transition Center
99th Street Elementary School
Higher Education
California State University – Dominguez Hills
Santa Monica College
Elon University
University of Southern California School of Engineering
Los Angeles Harbor College
West Los Angeles Community College
Los Angeles Valley College
Community-Based Organizations