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Further Investigation: Phylum Porifera
- Investigate if there are any marine or freshwater sponges in your area. Research their biology and ecology.
- Sponges have been harvested from the ocean for thousands of years, since the days of ancient Greece. Investigate the history of sponge harvesting and the environmental implications of this industry.
- Sponges have attracted the attention of biomedical and pharmaceutical scientists. Use library and Internet tools to discover current research directions in these fields related to sponges. How might a seemingly boring sponge someday save lives?
Exploring Our Fluid Earth, a product of the Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG), College of Education. University of Hawaii, 2011. This document may be freely reproduced and distributed for non-profit educational purposes.