Upcoming WebinarS
November 2, 2026 • 7:00pm ET
Building a Global Youth Movement to Protect and Restore Our Ocean Planet
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski
Associate Director of Education Programs, EarthEcho International
Co-Chair, Student Engagement Committee, NMEA
Cost: Free for members, $5 for non-members
EarthEcho International invites educators to connect their students with opportunities to explore, understand, and take action for our water planet—all year long. Through EarthEcho Academy, teachers can access free, on-demand courses and classroom-ready lessons, including our new Exploring the Blake Plateau series, launching September–December 2026. Students will explore a remarkable deep-sea coral ecosystem off the southeastern U.S., connect with ocean scientists and careers, and participate in live virtual events this fall.
Teachers can also engage students as community scientists through the EarthEcho Water Challenge. Students can test their local waterways, contribute water quality data to a global database, and connect their observations to the health of aquatic ecosystems around the world. Learn how your school can become a Water Challenge Partner and how Water Challenge test kits can support hands-on water science in your classroom.
Join us to discover free, flexible resources that bring water science, ocean exploration, and meaningful student action into your classroom.
Illustration by Wesley Allsbrook
Kasey Gaylord-Opalewski has been designing innovative marine science programs since 2002. An active FMSEA member, she co-chaired the 2016 NMEA conference and has held multiple Board positions, including President. As EarthEcho International’s Associate Director of Programs, Kasey leads initiatives to enhance classroom and community science experiences, fostering ocean literacy and student-led action. She lives in Bradenton, FL with her husband and rescue Huskies, Mako and Phoenix. In her free time, she enjoys reading and being outdoors - hiking, paddling, and camping.