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Record Search Query:
ServiceParameters>REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES>DIGITAL/VIRTUAL REFERENCE DESKS
Ask Jake, the SeaDog: A Virtual Marine Animal Help Desk
Entry ID: 07-virtual_help-Whale_Times-99
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(Summary adapted from the AskA+ Locator web site)
Ask Jake, the Sea Dog is a question-answering and referral service designed to provide accurate marine science information for children (or adults). The site also features information pages about sea animals categorized by animal type, previously answered questions, links to similar sites, a reading list of books dealing with ocean animals, and the WhaleTimes Kids' page, with stories and puzzles. In WhaleTimes SeaStars users can send a registration fee which helps maintain the web site and promotes marine animal conservation. Contributions entitles users to receive a WhaleTime Newsletter subscription and a SeaStar certificate.
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This site is targeted towards elementary (grades 1 - 9) students but
information also is useful for adults.
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WhaleTimes tries to answer all questions within 7 days. If a users
needs it sooner, it should be mentioned in the body of the text. A return email address is required to receive a response. NOTE: Submitted questions and answers are copyrighted to WhaleTimes and cannot be used in or to create other works without written permission from JakenMax Productions. Attachments are not opened. If users have a picture of the ocean or an animal to share, please send it via snail-mail. Remember, however, these pictures will not be returned.
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