Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
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Environmental Scientist - love spending time in, on, and under the water ๐ฉต๐ง๐คฟ UVA ๐๐งก
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Schoolyard Films
3 days ago
We're excited to be joining the New England Ocean Science Education Collaborative this week in Freeport, ME! Our Executive Director, Tom Fitz, will be presenting "Seeing Science: Using Film to Connect Students with Ocean Science"๐ฝ๏ธ๐๐
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
#conservation
#K12
#STEM
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Schoolyard Films
3 days ago
๐ฆ Itโs
#BatAppreciationWeek
! Bats are essential to ecosystems worldwide. In "Bat Women of Panama",
#scientists
uncover new insights into
#bat
behavior,
#biodiversity
, &
#conservation
. ๐ฅ Watch here -
www.schoolyardfilms.org/bat-women-of...
#WomenInSTEM
#ScienceEducation
#K12
#STEM
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Phil Lewis
7 days ago
Mosquitos have been found in Iceland for the first time ever โI could tell right away that this was something I had never seen before,โ an Icelandic scientist said
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Mosquitos Found In Iceland For The First Time
Until now, the island nation was one of only two mosquito-free spots in the world.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mosquitos-found-in-iceland-first-time_n_68f9185ee4b0d0ec549c8728
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Schoolyard Films
8 days ago
๐ข Explore
#symbiosis
- especially
#commensalism
- with Gopher Tortoise: Secrets of the Burrow! This free
#SchoolyardFilms
doc shows how 350+ species rely on the tortoiseโs burrow for shelter & survival. Perfect for
#K12
#science
lessons! ๐ฌ
www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
#lifescience
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Schoolyard Films
about 1 month ago
๐ง๐ Itโs
#StormwaterAwarenessWeek
&
#NationalEstuariesWeek
!
#SchoolyardFilms
offers free K-12 films on
#waterquality
,
#wildlife
&
#conservation
- helping
#students
connect land,
#water
& life to protect
#estuaries
& our future. ๐๐ฌ
schoolyardfilms.org
#environmentaleducation
#STEM
#science
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AquaSTEM Consulting
about 1 month ago
๐๐ง
#NationalEstuariesWeek
reminds us: where rivers meet the sea,
#estuaries
filter
#water
, store
#carbon
& shelter
#wildlife
. Protecting them means safeguarding our coasts, communities & future. ๐๐ฑ "To live on the land, we must learn from the sea" -JD
#aquastemconsulting
#estuariesweek
#cleanwater
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AquaSTEM Consulting
about 1 month ago
๐ง๐ง๏ธ This week is
#StormwaterAwarenessWeek
! When it rains, it drains straight into our
#lakes
,
#rivers
&
#springs
. Keep fertilizer, oil & litter out of storm drains to protect
#cleanwater
. ๐ฟ๐
#aquastemconsulting
#environmentalconsulting
#stormwater
#stormwatermanagement
#onlyraindownthedrain
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Schoolyard Films
about 1 month ago
๐ง๐ Today is
#WorldWaterMonitoringDay
! Since 2003, this global program has encouraged
#students
everywhere to roll up their sleeves & DO
#science
. From testing pH & clarity... to studying the creatures that call waterways home, kids learn firsthand how
#cleanwater
connects to healthy habitats. ๐๐ฑ
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"The measure of our success will be the condition on which we leave the world for the next generation." -- Robert Redford ๐๏ธ
about 1 month ago
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Schoolyard Films
about 2 months ago
Emmy-winning filmmaker Tom Fitz welcomed
#FairfieldUniversity
freshmen to campus with stories of
#ocean
science & film - kicking off the launch of their new Climate & Marine Science Center. ๐๐
#schoolyardfilms
#environmentaleducation
#oceans
#climate
#marinescience
#cinematography
#naturalhistory
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Schoolyard Films
2 months ago
๐๐งItโs the first-ever
#WorldLakeDay
! Lakes hold most of Earthโs fresh
#water
, shelter
#wildlife
, & connect us. ๐๐ฑ As proud partners of the
#UN
#OceanDecade
,
#SchoolyardFilms
shares FREE films to help students protect water.๐ ๐ฌ:
www.schoolyardfilms.org/all-films
#environmentaleducation
#STEM
#K12
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AquaSTEM Consulting
2 months ago
๐๐ง Today marks the first-ever UN
#WorldLakeDay
!
#Lakes
hold 90% of the worldโs accessible freshwater, shelter diverse
#wildlife
, help regulate
#climate
, & fuel economies & recreation. Theyโre lifelines we canโt afford to lose. ๐๐๐ฑ
#aquastemconsulting
#lake
#lakemanagement
#environmentalconsulting
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Schoolyard Films
2 months ago
From
#coralreefs
to
#chameleons
- and yes, even to cuddly canines - we believe ALL animals have something to teach us.๐ถ๐ Today weโre wagging our tails in celebration of
#NationalDogDay
and our furry Schoolyard family! ๐พ๐ ๐Nature films...for kids...for FREE at
schoolyardfilms.org
#schoolyardfilms
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Schoolyard Films
2 months ago
๐โ๏ธ Back to School with
#SchoolyardFilms
! ๐๐ข
#Teachers
, weโve got FREE resources to kick off your school year with
#nature
,
#science
, and storytelling: ๐ฌ Featured Film: Gopher Tortoise: Secrets of the Burrow โ filmed right here in
#Florida
!
www.schoolyardfilms.org/gopher-torto...
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Governor JB Pritzker
2 months ago
Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals โ Illinois Pride Connect. As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.
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#bluemindmoment
for a nice reset ๐๐๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
2 months ago
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Mauri Pelto
2 months ago
CBS Sunday morning feature on the work of
@jillpelto.bsky.social
and I
www.cbsnews.com/video/captur...
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Capturing the melting of glaciers, with data and art
For more than 40 years, glaciologist Mauri Pelto has been measuring the shrinking glaciers in the rugged North Cascade Mountains of Washington State. He's been joined by his daughter, artist-scientist...
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/capturing-the-melting-of-glaciers-with-data-and-art/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab4i
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Schoolyard Films
2 months ago
๐On
#NationalNonprofitDay
we celebrate our mission at
#SchoolyardFilms
: providing FREE films & study guides to inspire
#kids
in
#science
,
#conservation
&
#oceanliteracy
. ๐ Support by donating, sponsoring a film, or connecting us with philanthropists who believe in
#STEM
&
#environmentaleducation.๐๐ข๐ฟ
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AquaSTEM Consulting
3 months ago
๐๐ Freshwater? โ Brackish water? โ Even salt water? โ If itโs water, there might be a gator in it. Look before you leapโฆ or swimโฆ or wade.๐ This one is having a swim in a brackish overwash pond at the coast.
#aquastemconsulting
#environmentalconsulting
#alligators
#watersafety
#florida
#wildlife
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Phil Lewis
3 months ago
A university scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in a lake in southeastern Louisiana was abruptly removed from her research position this week without explanation
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University sidelines scientist who exposed toxic metals in Lake Maurepas
The SELU scientist who discovered alarming levels of toxic chemicals in Lake Maurepas was abruptly removed from her research position without explanation.
https://lailluminator.com/2025/07/31/southeastern-sidelines-scientist/
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐๏ธ Happy
#NationalColoringBookDay
! Check out our FREE
#SchoolyardFilms
coloring page from "In the Wild with Bears" ๐ป - perfect for PreKโ3rd grade! Includes fun Q&As to spark learning about
#Alaskaโs
brown
#bears
.
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ง August is
#WaterQualityMonth
โ and
#cleanwater
means life. ๐ At
#SchoolyardFilms
, many of our FREE educational films explore the importance of protecting
#water
for
#wildlife
,
#habitats
,
#drinking
, and MORE...๐ฑ๐ฌ...
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Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ฑ Itโs
#NationalInternDay
& weโre celebrating our amazing PreKโ3 Design Team interns! ๐ Their creativity helps our
#nature
films make a big impact on little learners. ๐ฌ๐ฟ๐ Weโre so grateful for their creativity, compassion, & commitment to inspiring the next generation of environmental stewards! ๐งต..
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Sunset in paradise..on the Gulf of Mexico ๐๐
3 months ago
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Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ July is
#DisabilityPrideMonth
โ and at
#SchoolyardFilms
, we believe
#environmentaleducation
should be for everyone. ๐ Weโre proud to partner with the Described & Captioned Media Program to ensure our FREE films are accessible to all learners, including those who are differently-abled!!! ๐ฌ๐ซถ
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Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ Itโs
#CoralAwarenessWeek
โ the perfect time to
#dive
into Coral Reef Rescue, our FREE educational film! ๐๐ฟ Explore why
#coralreefs
matter, whatโs threatening them, and how
#scientists
,
#kids
& communities are stepping up to help. ๐ช๐ ๐ฌ Includes study guides ๐ 100% free โ no logins!
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Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ Nature filmsโฆfor kidsโฆfor FREE! ๐ฌ๐
#SchoolyardFilms
offers 26 award-winning films, viewed by 1M+ annually in 172 countries. 112 experts. 100% grant-funded. ๐Always FREE.๐ Inspiring the next generation of conservationists - one story at a time. ๐ฑ
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Schoolyard Films
3 months ago
๐ In "Making Waves",
#highschoolstudents
lead the charge against
#oceanplastic
! From town halls to CEOs, they're driving real change on single-use
#plastic
. ๐ช๐ฌ
#plasticFreejuly
#STEM
#sustainability
#MakingWaves
#environmentaleducation
#makingadifference
#kids
#conservation
#teachers
#savetheplanet
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Bryce Maschino
3 months ago
Major HeatRisk across Orlando today
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I absolutely L๐VE my job!!
#blueplanet
#bluemindmoment
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
AquaSTEM Consulting
4 months ago
๐ฑ July is
#SmartIrrigationMonth
... and in
#Florida
, every drop counts! Learn how to make the most of
#reclaimedwater
to keep your
#landscape
thriving, our
#lakes
healthy, & protect our precious water resources. ๐ Donโt miss Seminole Countyโs next irrigation class on July 17 - TOMORROW at 2 pm.
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4 months ago
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๐จ A threatened manta ray was just captured off North FL under an FWC permit - for SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. ๐ก Even worse? A new Executive Order now demands 10 environmental protections be repealed for every new one passed. This is outrageous. Pay attention.
4 months ago
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West Nile detected in
#Boston
mosquitoes ๐ฆ. Protect yourself!
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
Schoolyard Films
4 months ago
๐ This
#PlasticFreeJuly
, be inspired to take action with "Making Waves" โ a powerful short film from
#SchoolyardFilms
that dives into the impact of ocean
#plasticpollution
and the very motivated
#students
working to solve it! ๐ข๐ช
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Yale Climate Connections
4 months ago
โItโs 10 p.m. Do you know what your parents are scrolling?โ A new campaign flips a classic PSA to fight climate misinformation.
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New campaign asks young people to help their parents recognize misinformation ยป Yale Climate Connections
False claims about climate change are rampant on social media.
https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/07/new-campaign-asks-young-people-to-help-their-parents-recognize-misinformation/
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altNOAA ๐บ๐ธ
4 months ago
A friend of mine who is a very well connected military person, and someone I've been in combat with, who lives in Florida talked to the national guard commander of the unit that is guarding the swamp prison and morale is low... his soldiers are being eaten alive by mosquitos. It's bad.
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We are ALL ready for
#sharkweek
!
4 months ago
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Schoolyard Films
4 months ago
๐ Hey
#summercamp
#teachers
! Need FREE resources for
#PlasticFreeJuly
? ๐ฌ๐ Schoolyard Films has you coveredโwith kid-friendly documentaries, study guides, hands-on activities & PreK coloring pages! Perfect for teaching
#plasticpollution
& stewardship.
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
AquaSTEM Consulting
4 months ago
Interesting potential for detecting and neutralizing
#saxitoxin
- a powerful toxic compound associated with
#HABs
in
#freshwater
and those found in paralytic
#shellfish
poisoning (#PSP) in
#marine
systems.
coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/frog-pr...
#aquastemconsulting
#environmentalconsulting
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Scientists Examine How Frog Proteins Can Bind and Neutralize Paralytic Shellfish Toxins - NCCOS - National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science
Frog proteins offer a promising new way to detect and neutralize saxitoxin, a potent neurotoxin, and its variants. This could help scientists design better tools for food safety and improve monitoring...
https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/news/frog-proteins-bind-and-neutralize-paralytic-shellfish-toxins/
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Elizabeth Jacobs, PhD
4 months ago
For me one of the biggest heartbreaks of The Regime is that the dream of parents everywhereโthat our kids will have better lives than we didโis mortally wounded, if not dead.
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AquaSTEM Consulting
4 months ago
๐ Even the most remote alpine
#lakes
arenโt immune to
#plasticpollution
... ๐July is
#LakesAppreciation
Month,
#PlasticFreeJuly
, and
#NationalParksandRecreationMonth
. Letโs commit to protecting and celebrating every
#lake
- from urban
#ponds
to mountain peaks.
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Amy Giannotti, M.S., CLM
Schoolyard Films
4 months ago
๐ This
#PlasticFreeJuly
, empower the next generation to protect our oceans! Schoolyard Films offers a FREE 3-part film series on Ocean Plastic Pollution w/ study guides and classroom activities. Perfect for
#schools
,
#naturecenters
,
#museums
, and anywhere kids learn about environmental stewardship!
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altNOAA ๐บ๐ธ
4 months ago
Thank you Japan! Not a moment too soon!
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Japan launches a climate change monitoring satellite on mainstay H2A rocket's last flight
Japan on Sunday successfully launched a climate change monitoring satellite on its mainstay H-2A rocket, which made its final flight before it is replaced by a new flagship model designed to be more c...
https://phys.org/news/2025-06-japan-climate-satellite-mainstay-h2a.html
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Dr. Lucky Tran
4 months ago
BREAKING: EPA workers published a letter of dissent against the administration's policies that undermine the EPA's mission and threaten the health of people and the planet.
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Schoolyard Films
4 months ago
๐ Schoolyard Films is proud to partner with
#AmberjackFilms
and
#JacksonWild
as part of the
#MyWorldFilmGrant
, supporting and promoting powerful
#conservation
films from emerging filmmakers around the globe. These storytellers are amplifying voices, showcasing biodiversity, and ๐งต...
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CHAMELEON CORRIDORS 4K STEREO 170625
This is "CHAMELEON CORRIDORS 4K STEREO 170625" by Amberjack Films on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
https://vimeo.com/1094697057?share=copy
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Rocky Kistner
4 months ago
Great interview with climate scientist Michael Mann who warns of โanti-scienceโ pervading the Trump administration promoting โpolicy that is intended to help polluters profit rather than to protect the people who are suffering the severe consequences.โ
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