Hunting for sand dollars
In Florida, correspondent Martha Teichner goes searching for sand dollars – cousins of sea urchins and sea stars – with naturalist Kristen Williams (a.k.a. She also goes to the California Academy of Sciences' Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco to learn what makes these sea creatures so special.
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CBS News correspondent Martha Teichner went to Florida to hunt for sand dollars with naturalist Kristen Williams, known as The Seashell Mermaid. She also visited the Steinhart Aquarium at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. There she learned why sand dollars are special relatives of sea urchins and sea stars.
Why it matters
Understanding sand dollars helps people appreciate ocean biodiversity and the need to protect marine habitats. It also shows how scientists and educators share knowledge about sea life.
- What are sand dollars related to?
- They are cousins of sea urchins and sea stars.
- Where did the correspondent visit besides Florida?
- She went to the Steinhart Aquarium in San Francisco.
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