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About Ocean School

Please visit https://oceanschool.ca to access the online experience Ocean School.

ROPOS
Take the plunge! Pilot the ROPOS in your very own underwater adventure. Work together with a friend to pilot the ROPOS through a virtual environment, gathering deep-sea samples and data along the way. Explore further! Gather more!
(This two player experience requires a VR headset and second device).
Tour an Augmented Reality ROPOS submarine - learn about its parts and prepare to launch your own mission.
Immersive two player AR & VR ROPOS mission to the ocean floor.
Play the part of a marine scientist and uncover secrets about life below the surface.
Use the ROPOS high tech remote controlled arms to collect species and data along the way.
Explore different habitats to see what kinds of life they support.

WHERE’S WHALEDO
You’ve never watched a whale this closely! Invite a virtual Right Whale into your room, built to an amazing scale… Reach out and discover every detail of this mighty mammal, all the way from its blowhole to its flukes!
(Internet connection required)
Explore a Right Whale and/or Resident Orca in augmented reality.
Learn interesting facts about each whale.
Explore each whale’s dimensions.
Take pictures with your whale.

ABOUT OCEAN SCHOOL
Developed by Dalhousie University, Ingenium and the National Film Board of Canada, Ocean School is a groundbreaking educational experience that uses powerful storytelling techniques, immersive technologies and interactive media. Its inquiry-based approach advances critical thinking, innovation and environmental awareness.

Compatible with iPhone SE, 6, 6s, 6s Plus,7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, iPad (2017), iPad Pro (9.7, 10.5 or 12.9).
Visit https://oceanschool.nfb.ca to discover Ocean School’s online experience.

LOOKING FOR SUPPORT?
Please contact us: http://help.nfb.ca/contact-the-nfb/

COMMENTS?
Please send your feedback, ideas, and comments about the Ocean School app at oceanschool@nfb.ca
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What's New in the Latest Version 1.2.1

Last updated on Jun 25, 2019
Old Versions
- New AR module with a Right Whale (Where’s Whaledo)
- Bug fixes
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Version History
1.2.1
Jun 25, 2019
- New AR module with a Right Whale (Where’s Whaledo)
- Bug fixes
1.0
Oct 5, 2018

Ocean School FAQ

Click here to learn how to download Ocean School in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Ocean School.
iPhone
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 9.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 9.0 or later.
Ocean School supports English

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