Medon Project Deliverables
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Medon Project Deliverables
June 2012
Ocean Lab Exhibition
Ocean Lab ExhibitionObjectives of the exhibition plan:
•To describe the Medon project in the context of other marine data collection methods•To generate interest in, and engagement with, Marine Science•To integrate Medon into existing exhibition strategy of the Aquarium•To provide a focal point for educational programmes on marine science.
Ocean Lab ExhibitionPlan of action:•Ocean Lab situated in the “Atlantic Ocean” Zone of the Aquarium.•Exhibition covers about 50% of the lower level of the Zone.•Ocean Lab incorporates:
–The public view of the Husbandry Lab including jelly & coral culture, water chemistry and live food production–A “walk-through” view of the 2.5million litre Western Atlantic Exhibit–A new tank beneath a glass floor replicating a research station “moon pool”
•Ocean Lab leads into the Atlantic Abyss exhibit, linked to the EU-funded HERMIONE Deep Sea programme.
Ocean Lab ExhibitionInterpretive journey:
•Introduction to science – data and modelling•Comparison of methods:
–Lab Science
–Research Vessels
–ROV’s
–CPR/Towed
–Satellite and Data Buoys
–Commercial Diving
–Underwater Habitats
–Cabled Observatory
Ocean Lab ExhibitionInterpretive elements:
•Graphics Panels•Video and animations•Sound headsets (underwater sounds)•Objects
–Diver models
–ROV
–CPR & Silks
–Lab Equipment
•Animals
Ocean Lab ExhibitionProgress:
Construction of Underwater Habitat/Moon Pool 80%
Refurbishment of Husbandry Lab 100%
Redecoration of Exhibition Areas 100%
Design of Interpretive Panels 80%
Currently translating Oceanopolis film and designing Cabled Observatory graphics panel
NB: Need images of construction and deployment.
Ocean Lab ExhibitionCompletion:
Completion of Animal exhibit 30 June 2012
Completion of Interpretation 20 July 2012
Education Activity•Marine City Festival
–8-16th September 2012
•STEMFest–Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths festival for schools
–At National Marine Aquarium (10-14th)
–2000 School Pupils
•MEDON Science Show–Delivered to 1000 pupils
–Linked to Ocean Lab Themes
–Filmed and edited for Webcasting