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Juvenile male whale shark being tagged in 2020 © Galapagos Whale Shark Project
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Introduction

Learning objectives

  • Recognise how scientific ideas change and develop over time and how these influence current thinking.

Students’ outcomes

  • To demonstrate an understanding of modern scientific research by contributing to discussions and giving their opinion and reasoning.

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Tracking ocean giants using GIS

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