Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, 1996.  Aquatic Exotics, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Bell Museum of Natural History, Minnesota Sea Grant College Program

Aquatic Exotics

Description:  
This fast-moving video was produced to be used with Minnesota Sea Grant’s Aquatic Exotics Traveling Trunk or on its own. It uses a "Bill Nye the Science Guy" approach to teach middle-school children about the problems aquatic nonindigenous species pose. It explains terms like aquatic, habitat, competition, and native species. It focuses on purple loosestrife, sea lamprey, and Eurasian watermilfoil. It was produced by the Minnesota Department Natural Resources (MDNR) in cooperation with the Bell Museum of Natural History and Minnesota Sea Grant College Program.

32 second, Quick Time "Aquatic Exotics" movie clip

Intended Audience: Designed for middle-school children.

Ordering Information: Organizations, schools, or nature centers that expect to use the video (22 minutes in length) regularly can obtain one free copy from the MDNR Exotic Species Program by calling (612) 297-1464 or (612) 296-2835. Additional copies can be purchased from the MDNR for $10.00.

Keywords: Education, Nonindigenous, Outreach
Product: Multimedia, Outreach, Youth_Education
User Type: Education(K-University)