> Dear Educators,
>
> I would like to let you know about a new online resource for marine
> science teachers called The Bridge. The Bridge is a national project
> supported by the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) and can be
> accessed through the NMEA homepage <http://www.marine-ed.org/>
or directly at: http://www.vims.edu/bridge/
>
> The Bridge is a unique clearinghouse of the best marine science
> education resources available online. Here, teachers can find educator
> and scientist reviewed material on almost any marine-related topic, from
> academic programs to zebra mussels. In addition to information on
> marine science topics, the site offers links to marine science research
> data, aquariums and research institutions, lesson plans, career
> information, and a special section on professional development with
> teacher programs, summer opportunities, professional organizations, and
> grants and awards.
>
> Also on the Bridge is an e-mail discussion list called SCUTTLEBUTT.
> This list provides a forum for classroom and informal educators to
> share information, make announcements, ask questions about ocean
> science content, post inquiries, and keep current on events of interest
> to marine educators nationwide. SCUTTLEBUTT is an open, unmoderated
> list, which means that (1) subscription is open to any interested marine
> educator or researcher and (2) subscribers post messages directly to the
> list without filtering or approval by a moderator or editor.
>
> The Bridge project staff monitors the list and will assist with locating
> content area experts to answer subscribers' questions which cannot be
> resolved by list members.
>
> To subscribe to SCUTTLEBUTT, address e-mail to:
>
> majordomo@vims.edu
>
> Put nothing on the subject line, and put only these words in the
> message:
>
> subscribe scuttlebutt
>
> Shortly after you send this message, you will receive a reply
> from majordomo (majordomo is the software that manages the
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> giving you further information about the list, and explaining
> how to use and unsubscribe from the list.
>
> We value your input and encourage your participation!
>
> Thank you.
>
> --
>
> Lisa Ayers Lawrence
> Marine Education Specialist, The Bridge <http://www.vims.edu/bridge/>
> Virginia Institute of Marine Science
> P.O. Box 1346
> Gloucester Point, VA 23062
>
> Phone: (804) 684-7608
> Fax: (804) 684-7161