What sort of educational programs does CORE offer?
The Center for Oceanic Research and Education offers a variety of avenues through which we endeavor to provide education about cetaceans. The primary means includes an internship program for college-aged students from as far away as the United Kingdom, Australia, and throughout the USA; education programs aboard commercial whale watching vessels, where we can reach as many as 10,000 individuals a year; and, educational programs in area schools and civic organizations, we can tailor a presentation for all ages and areas of interest. Based in Gloucester, MA, CORE is an organization dedicated to the study and conservation of cetaceans. Cetaceans are whales, dolphins and porpoises. CORE’s mission is to promote stewardship and conservation of cetaceans and their marine environment. In collaboration with other research organizations, CORE’s research focuses on the fascinating social interactions among whales. Through whale watch education programs, school presentations and public outreach ac