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Oceanography Write-Ups!

Don’t forget to finish your write-ups on our trip to the Aquarium for the Mystery Adventure! That’s all you need if you attended to complete Oceanography Merit Badge. As a reminder, requirement #8 is:

  1. Do ONE of the following:
    a. Write a 500-word report on a book about oceanography
    approved by your counselor.

    b. Visit one of the following:
    (1) Oceanographic research ship
    (2) Oceanographic institute, marine laboratory,
    or marine aquarium
    Write a 500-word report about your visit.

    c. Explain to your troop in a five-minute prepared speech
    “Why Oceanography Is Important” or describe “Career
    Opportunities in Oceanography.” (Before making your
    speech, show your speech outline to your counselor
    for approval.)

Forward your write-up to me or give it to me at a meeting – I will review it and hand you back a signed blue card if it satisfies the requirement.

Congrats to Nik F., Jackson D., Zack B., Jaxon K., Bjorn B., Dalton M., Liam H., and Jacob B. for already completing their reports and earning their Oceanography Merit Badge!

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