This is the first event in the Explorer Classroom Ocean Expedition Series designed for Asia-Pacific timezones! Follow along using our Program Guide and have your learners complete short hands-on “missions” designed to ignite their curiosity and deepen their connection to their local ocean or freshwater ecosystems.

Join the National Geographic Pristine Seas team on an expedition to explore the ocean habitats and wildlife of Palau. Get a sneak peek into life on a research ship, as they investigate the questions that are key to conserving this important ecosystem.

Explorer Classroom is an interactive session that connects learners with National Geographic Explorers for short lessons and Q&A. After the featured Explorer’s lesson, your students will have a chance to have their questions answered in real time! This event is recommended for student groups in grades 9-12, but all are welcome to participate.

The event will take place on February 12th @ 8pm ET (February 13th @ 8am ICT). A recording of the event will be available to watch on-demand on our YouTube channel if your students cannot attend live. 

The National Geographic Pristine Seas program is the Society’s flagship ocean conservation initiative to protect vital places in the ocean in collaboration with local communities, Indigenous peoples, and governments. Pristine Seas just launched The Global Expedition to spend the next five years exploring the tropical Pacific aboard the M/V Argo, a customized research vessel and media center, and the next destination is Palau!

#ExplorerClassroom is for everyone! All events are free.

There are two ways to participate in the virtual event, as a featured class on screen or watching live on YouTube. If space is available, you may request to be a featured class during the registration process.