Young scientists of the north will be finding some better answers to these questions when Operation Pathfinder arrives in Alaska.  Three distinguished educational professionals have recently completed training at the University of Washington in oceanographic methods.

Tami's, Craig's and Lura's terrible quiz:
1). Why is the Bering Sea so salty in the winter?
2). What direction do Gulf of Alaska currents move?
3). Why are sailors becalmed at the equator?
4). How long can a swimmer tread water in Resurrection Bay?  1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes.
5). What is a blubber glove?
6). What percent of the Earth is covered with water? 


Link to Operation Pathfinder