OCEANS & MARINE LIFE WEB SITES

Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the “Back” button. Note that a gateway site is one that is mostly links to a very large number of other sites on the topic. Also, we note where we found broken links in our sampling of links within a site. Teachers will need to replace these links with their own.

All of the sites listed were active as of March 22, 2004. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given, the general appearance of the site and its potential use in the classroom. This list is also sent through email if you have a school email address. Let us know if you would like to be added to our mailing list.

WEBSITES

ACADEMY OF ACHIEVEMENT- HALL OF EXPLORERS NEW!
 http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/halls/sci
 
• Robert D. Ballard, Ph.D.
 http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/bal0int-1
 Transcript of an interview with noted oceanographer Robert Ballard, discoverer of the
 Titanic. Includes a Profile and a Biography as well as audio and video clips. Click on
 Curriculum Center for teacher and student materials. Excellent
 
 • Sylvia Earle, Ph.D.
 http://www.achievement.org/autodoc/page/ear0int-1
 Transcript of an interview with noted oceanographer Sylvia Earle, known for her deep 
 ocean explorations. Includes a Profile and a Biography as well as audio and video clips.
 Click on Curriculum Center for teacher and student materials. Excellent
 

ALIEN STINGERS – CNIDARIANS NEW!

http://www.alienstingers.com/stingerhome/

A site from the New York Aquarium on cnidarians (corals, jellyfish, & anemones). Sections: Stingers, Games, Scientists, Parents & Teachers (including teachers guides and student activities), and The Exhibit. Excellent

ALL ABOUT THE OCEAN NEW!

http://www.suelebeau.com/ocean.htm

A huge page of links on oceanography. Sections: General Ocean Links; Whales, Dolphins & Sharks; Ocean Creatures; Manatees; Ocean Habitats; Ocean Pollution; and Ocean Webquests. Excellent

AMAZING WHALES

http://www.dkd.net/whales/

Whale Facts, Stranded Whales, Sounds, Dugongs, Whale Behaviors, Minke Whales, Whale Watching, Dolphins, Hervey Bay (Australia). Excellent

AQUARIUS – THE WORLD’S ONLY UNDERWATER LABORATORY

NEW URL!

http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/

Aquarius is an underwater laboratory located at a depth of 63 feet in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Sections: Mission Information, What’s New, IPIX Virtual Tour, Mission Archives, Information, For Teachers & Students, Press Room and Archive. Excellent

BATHYMETRY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND “OFFSHORE” GEOLOGIC HISTORY

NEW!

http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_bath.html

Web resources for information plus classroom activities on ocean bottom topography and how climate and its changes affect our oceans. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Web Links, Terminology, Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent

BLACK SMOKERS OF JUAN DE FUCA RIDGE

http://www.amnh.org/nationalcenter/expeditions/blacksmokers/black_smokers.html

Follows an expedition to collect a black smoker a mile underwater in 1998. Includes: Games, Glossary, Black Smokers, World Ridge System, Expedition Journal, Life Forms, Underwater Tools, Video and Image Gallery, Talk to the Scientists, Teacher Resources (including lesson plans). An outstanding site. Excellent

THE BRIDGE – OCEAN SCIENCE TEACHER RESOURCE CENTER NEW!

http://www.vims.edu/bridge/

A huge amount of oceanographic information for the classroom. Sections: Ocean Science Topics, Resource Pavilion (incl. lesson plans, virtual expeditions, online publications, etc.), Data Port, Elementary Grades (links & resources by grade level), and Communications (TROLLS, Ask an Oceanographer, FAQ, etc.). Excellent

CANDID CAMERA – UNDERWATER STYLE – SEAL CAM

http://whyfiles.org/061polar/seal.html

Details a project in Antarctica to mount tiny underwater cameras on the heads of Weddell seals hunting under the ice pack and then retrieving the tapes when the seals surface to breathe. Includes 3 QuickTime videos (a bit long loading) including one where a seal just misses catching a tasty fish. Fun and different. Excellent

C.O.O.L. – COASTAL OCEAN OBSERVATION LAB NEW!

http://www.imcs.rutgers.edu/mrs/LEO/LEO15.html

“An integrated ocean observatory has been developed and operated in the coastal waters off the central coast of New Jersey (USA). One major goal for the Long-term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) is to develop a real-time capability for rapid environmental assessment and physical/biological forecasting in coastal waters. To this end, observational data is collected from satellites, aircrafts, ships, fixed/relocatable moorings, and autonomous underwater vehicles. The majority of the data are available in real-time allowing for adaptive sampling of episodic events and are assimilated into ocean forecast models. In this observationally rich environment, model forecast errors are dominated by uncertainties in the model physics or future boundary conditions rather than initial conditions. Therefore, ensemble forecasts with differing model parameterizations provide a unique opportunity for model refinement and validation.” The Gallery has photos and video clips. The Education section has lesson plans. Excellent

CORAL REEF FISHES

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2298/index.html

Information on the great diversity of marine life on the coral reefs. Sections include: Diversity, Feeding, Reproduction, Endangered Species, Fish of the Week, Portfolio, and Links. Excellent photos. Excellent

CORAL REEFS – EDUSCAPES NEW!

http://www.42explore.com/reef.htm

Information and classroom activities on coral reefs. Excellent

DATA FROM OCEAN BUOYS NEW!

http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_buoy.html

Web resources for information plus classroom activities on data from ocean buoys. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Terminology, Web Links, Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent

DIVE AND DISCOVER – EXPEDITIONS TO THE SEA FLOOR NEW!

http://www.divediscover.whoi.edu/

“Dive and Discover is... an interactive distance learning Web site designed to immerse you in the excitement of discovery and exploration of the deep seafloor. Dive and Discover brings you right on board a series of research cruises to the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans, and gives you access to the latest oceanographic and deep submergence research as it happens! Be at the front line of scientific inquiry and join scientists - geologists, geophysicists, chemists and biologists - who are exploring the seafloor and making amazing deep-sea discoveries. Daily updates, photos, videos, and e-mail correspondence with scientists aboard research vessels allow you to follow the progress of the scientific mission and find out about life on the floating laboratories at sea.” Follows seven expeditions. “The Dive and Discover side of the site allows your classrooms to follow along with Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers as they explore the world around us. Ask the scientist questions, check to see daily activities aboard their floating laboratory at sea, allow students to see careers that might be right for them, and even check out what is on the menu! This Educator's Companion portion gives you access to classroom integration tips developed by COSI and teachers involved in previous Dive and Discover expeditions. Also included in the Companion is background information, activities, assessment tools, and a vast array of resources to make this project last a week, a month, or a semester!” Outstanding. Note: We did not find any fees associated with this site. Excellent

DOLPHIN GIRL’S DOLPHIN POD

http://www.geocities.com/dolphingirlspod/

Colorful site about dolphins. Sections: Dolphin Facts, Dolphin Species, Dolphins in Danger, Did You Know?, Sounds, Card Centre, Vote for Your Favorite Dolphin, Web rings and Links. Excellent

DOLPHIN RESEARCH CENTER

http://www.dolphins.org/

Information about the Dolphin Research Center in Grassy Key, Florida. Includes terrific photos of the dolphins at the center. Includes: Meet the Pod, Join the Pod, Learn About Marine Mammals, Who We Are, What We Do, and much more. Excellent

ESTUARINE SCIENCE: DISCOVERY OF ESTUARINE ENVIRONMENTS NEW!

http://omp.gso.uri.edu/doee/science/intro.htm

Information on the ecosystems of estuaries. Sections: All About Estuaries, Water Properties, Biological Communities, and Global Changes. Also History & Culture, Virtual Field Trip, Biota Gallery, Maps, Glossary and Teacher Resources. Teacher Resources includes Printed Resources, Internet Resources and Classroom Activities. Excellent

FISH PRINTOUTS (MAKE YOUR OWN COLORING BOOK)

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/fish/printouts/

A large number of pages of fish pictures to print out and make into a coloring book. Note: Scroll down the page for the printouts. Excellent

JEFF’S NUDIBRANCH SITE AND CORAL REEF GALLERY

http://divegallery.com/

An extensive photo gallery of Nudibranches AKA sea slugs, anemone fish, crinoids and much more from the sea around the Philippine Islands. Info on each species. Questions & Answers. Includes Tropical Fish, Corals, and Shells. Outstanding photos and video clips. Excellent

KAIKOURA

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/kaikoura/

An account of a National Geographic/Smithsonian expedition to explore Kaikoura Canyon in the waters off New Zealand. Sections: Canyon, Creatures, Crews, Dispatches, Resources and Web links. Excellent

LEARN ABOUT OCEAN TIDES, TIDE POOLS, & TIDE PREDICTION NEW!

http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/index_tides.html

Web resources for information plus classroom activities on ocean tides, tide pools and tide prediction. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Web Links, Terminology, Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent

LIFE ON THE ROCKY SHORE – A THINKQUEST SITE

http://library.thinkquest.org/J001418/

A student-created site on life at the tide line. Sections: Animals, Tides, Tide Tables, Tide pool Safety, Activities, Fun Stuff (games, crossword puzzle, word search), and Research. Excellent

MAKING WAVES

http://waves.marine.usf.edu/mwhome.htm

Information on the oceans and their conservation. Sections include information, teaching activities and links to more information. Sections: Coral Reefs, Red Tide, Sea Level Rise, Real Time Data, Natural Disasters, El Nino, Oceans From Space, and Breaking News. Excellent

MARINE BIOLOGY ONLINE SCIENCE COURSES NEW!

http://www.marinebiology.org/science.htm

Online introductions to Fish Biology, Fish Ecology, General Ecology, Marine Ecology, Coral Reefs, Coral Bleaching, Mangroves, Oceanography, SCUBA Adventures (summer on-ship learning adventures), and Forums (online forums). Excellent

MARINE BIOLOGY: THE LIVING OCEANS NEW!

http://ology.amnh.org/marinebiology/?src=k_p

A fun, colorful site with lots of information for elementary students on the oceans and marine life. Sections: Dive into the World Beneath the Sea, Work the System, Ocean Creatures Feature, It Takes All Kinds to Make a World, Journey to the Bottom of the Sea, They Glow, Stuff to Do, Tide Poll, Meet the Ologists, and What Do You Know? Outstanding. Excellent

MARINE RESERVES: WHERE DO YOU FIT IN? http://www.jason.org/digital_labs/CINMS/

An online simulation from the JASON Project. “The sea around Anacapa Island is one of the most biologically rich and economically important areas of the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary and National Park. Because Anacapa Island is close to mainland harbors, it is a very popular place to fish and dive. In this simulation, you have been asked to represent one of the stakeholders in a working group to establish new marine reserve areas near Anacapa. You must develop a plan that will satisfy the group you are representing yet be acceptable to the other groups’ representatives.” Includes Teacher Background and Classroom Activities. Outstanding. Excellent

MUSEUMS IN THE CLASSROOM OCEAN PROJECT NEW!

http://www.chias.org/www/edu/mitc/wkshp/ocean/oceans.html

“This project was created by teachers in the 1997 Museums in the Classroom Summer Workshop at the Chicago Academy of Sciences. The lesson is all about water and how it functions, specifically in the ocean. Included in this project are hands-on activities, links to other web sites on oceans and water, extension ideas, and a discussion of the standards met by this project.” Sections: Outline of the Lesson, Words of the Week, Try This!, Resources, and Wait, There’s More. Excellent

NEPTUNE’S WEB – AN OCEANOGRAPHIC VOYAGE IN LEARNING

http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/educate/neptune/neptune.htm

Educational site for the Navy’s Naval Meteorology and Oceanographic Command. Sections include: Sailing Directions (recruitment), Sea Searcher (search engine), Student’s Sea of Knowledge (oceanographic encyclopedia), Teacher’s Realm (incl. Oceanography lesson plans and activities), a Quiz, and Mysteries of the Deep (FAQs). Excellent

NOAA – NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

NEW!

http://www.noaa.gov/

A portal to all of the NOAA websites. Excellent

NOAA BOOKSHELF

http://www.education.noaa.gov/books/index.html

Online books, coloring books, games and puzzles. Sections: Adopt-a-Buoy, Puffy the Puffer’s Book of Fun Fish Facts, The Kohola and the Kolea, and the Pacific Coral Reef Coloring Book. Excellent

NOAA ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS

http://www.education.noaa.gov/students.html

A large number of student resources including workbooks, information sites, coloring books, storybooks, and activities. Sections: Weather, Climate Change and Our Planet, Oceans and Coasts, and Satellites and Space. Excellent

NOAA PHOTOGRAPH AND IMAGE COLLECTION

http://www.photolib.noaa.gov/collections.html

A must for images!! Over 16,000 photographs and images indexed and searchable. Image collections: The National Severe Storms Laboratory, The National Undersea Research Program, NOAA in Space, NOAA at the Ends of the Earth, National Estuarine Research Reserve System, NOAA’s Ark, Flying with NOAA, Small World, The Coral Kingdom, America’s Coastlines, Beginnings and Endings (sunrises, moonrises, sunsets, moonsets), Treasures of the Library, Sailing for Science, Fisheries, Sanctuaries, Geodesy-Measuring the Earth, Coast & Geodetic Survey Historical Image Collection, National Weather Service Historical Image Collection, and the National Marine Fisheries Historical Image Collection, An outstanding site. Excellent

NOAA RESEARCH – K-12 NEW!

http://www.oar.noaa.gov/k12/

“This site is a joint effort of the NOAA Research and the College of Education at the University of South Alabama (USA). The goal of the site is to provide middle school science students and teachers with research and investigation experiences using on-line resources.”

Projects: El Niño, Storms, Atmosphere, Fisheries, Great Lakes, and Oceans. Excellent

NOVA ONLINE - INTO THE ABYSS

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/abyss/

Online companion for the NOVA special “Into the Abyss”. Includes The Mission, Life in the Abyss, the Last Frontier, and Dispatches. Includes terrific video clips. Also, check the Teacher’s Section for lesson plans. Excellent

OBSERVING A CORAL REEF

http://www.eduweb.com/jason/index.html

A JASON project in which students study a coral reef using data recorded between 1993 and 1997 to determine changes. Students compare images from 1993 and 1997 to determine changes. Note: This ties in with other JASON projects. Excellent

OCEAN ADVENTURE

http://library.thinkquest.org/18828/

An exploration of hydrothermal vents. Sections: Prepare, Ethics, Research Tools, Mysteries, Meet the Scientists, Interactivities, Fauna, Forum, Glossary, Geology, and the Significance of Vents. Excellent

OCEAN.COM – EVERYTHING ABOUT THE OCEAN http://www.ocean.com/

A huge site about the ocean and marine creatures. Sections to check out: The Ocean Channel, Poseidon’s Library, Ocean Gallery and Marine Conservation. Excellent

OCEAN ECOSYSTEMS NEW!

http://www.eagle.ca/~matink/themes/Biomes/oceans.html#LES

Links to oceanography websites and 24 lesson plans. Also in Lesson Plans section. Excellent

OCEAN EXPLORER – NOAA NEW! http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/about/about.html

“current information on a series of NOAA scientific and educational explorations and activities in the marine environment. The site provides a platform to follow explorations in near real-time, learn about exploration technologies, observe remote marine flora and fauna in the colorful multimedia gallery, read about NOAA’s 200-year history of ocean exploration, and discover additional NOAA resources in a virtual library.” Sections: Explorations, Projects, Gallery, Technology, History, Library, and Education. Education section has a large number of lesson plans. Note: Also in Lesson Plans section. Some of the Explorations are Submarine Ring of Fire, Mountains in the Sea, Charleston Bump, and more. Outstanding. Excellent

OCEAN OF KNOW

http://www.oceanofk.org/home.html

An online marine biology lab and lesson plan. Sections: Mission Statement, Technical Help & Documentation, Sharks, Teacher’s Corner, Kids Guide, Ocean’s Creative Community and more. Excellent

OCEAN PLANET

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html

An online Smithsonian exhibition on the world’s oceans. You click on rooms in the floor plan to see information from the exhibit. Includes all of the text and most of the images from the original exhibit. Sections include: Resources, Oceans in Peril, Heroes, Sea People, and Ocean Science. Check out the Educational Materials for a large number of lesson plans and activities and Marine Science fact sheets. Excellent

OCEAN PLANET INTERDISCIPLINARY MARINE SCIENCE ACTIVITIES – LESSON PLANS NEW!

http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/ocean/main.html

Lesson plans from the Smithsonian on the ocean and marine life. Includes six lesson plans consisting of an essay, procedure, student pages and resources. Excellent

OCEAN PLANET UNDERWATER FLYBY

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/OCEAN_PLANET/HTML/oceanography_flyby.html

A two-minute underwater tour of the sea floor. “NASA scientists have created a two-minute animated tour under the Pacific Ocean, based on real data about the sea floor's peaks and valleys. Submerge near Hawaii, run like a submarine to Japan, and finally dive to the ocean's deepest point, between Japan and New Guinea.” Excellent

OCEAN TEACHER RESOURCES

http://www.theteacherscorner.net/thematicunits/ocean.htm

A full page of links to oceanography-related sites and lesson plans. Excellent

OCEAN WORLD

http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/

“provides both students and teachers with the latest issues in Oceanography, as well as access to interactive materials, near and real-time data, and exciting activities and experiments.” Includes teacher materials, interactive quizzes, extensive links and more. Sections: Fisheries, Currents, Jason-1, Ice Ages, Coral Reefs, Weather, El Niño, Icebergs, Waves, and Satellites. Excellent

OCEANOGRAPHY – AN ONR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY FOCUS SITE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/ocean/

From the Office of Naval Research. Sections include: Ocean in Motion, Habitats, Ocean Life, Ocean Water, Ocean Regions, Research Vessels, Activities, a Glossary and Links. Excellent

OCEANS ALIVE

http://www.abc.net.au/oceans/alive.htm

A large amount of information, audio clips, and more. Sections: Whale Dreams; Jewels of the Sea; Cool, Wet Facts; Seal Training; Beachcomber; Sea Rangers; links and more. Excellent

OCEANS FIELD TRIP NEW!

http://www.field-guides.com/sci/oceank/index.htm

Take an internet field trip to explore the oceans. Includes Getting Ready and Teacher’s Resources. Excellent

PREPARE TO DESCEND! – VOYAGE TO THE DEEP

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/home/home.html

Details an expedition to the hydrothermal vents in the Sea of Cortes off the west coast of Mexico. Sections: Mission & Crew, Seafloor Geology, Creature Features (including a photo gallery), Toxic Chemistry( incl. a video), and High-Tech Tools. The New From the Deep includes Dive Log, Daily Journal, Interviews, Call From the Deep and Neat Stuff {photos and video clips}). Also includes a Test Your Ocean IQ Quiz. An outstanding site. Excellent

THE RIGHT WHALE NAMED METOMPKIN – HER STORY OF SURVIVAL – ONLINE BOOK NEW!

http://whale.wheelock.edu/books/MetompkinStory/

An interactive book for children about a whale. Includes Curriculum Resources and Research sources. Excellent

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOCUS – OCEANOGRAPHY & BLOW THE BALLAST! NEW URL! http://www.onr.navy.mil/focus/blowballast/default.htm

Information for teachers and students from the Office of Naval Research. Oceanography: Oceans in Motion, Habitats, Ocean Life, Ocean Water, Ocean Regions, Research Vessels, and Resources. Blow the Ballast!: Rescue of the Squalus, Swede Momsen, Submarines, People Under the Sea, and Resources. Excellent

SEA AND SKY

http://www.seasky.org/sea.html

A huge amount of information with photos, games, puzzles, links and more. Sections: Sea News, The Ocean Realm, Sea Lab, Sea Links, Aquarium Resources, Ocean Exploration, Sea Gallery, and Sea Games. Includes lesson plans and activities. Excellent

SEA SURFACE TEMPERATURES NEW!

http://www.bigelow.org/virtual/sst_sub1.html

Web resources for information plus classroom activities on sea surface temperatures. Includes Background Info, Key Questions, Terminology, Web Links, Hands-On (activities), Images and Movies. Excellent

SEA WORLD TEACHER GUIDES NEW URL!

http://www.seaworld.org/just-for-teachers/guides/index.htm

Scroll down the list for curriculum guides to print out on various aquatic topics such as Orcas, Penguins, Shark and more. Excellent

SHARKS

http://www.kidzone.ws/sharks/

Information for students about sharks. Includes: Shark Activities (puzzles, games, word scrambles, etc.), Shark Facts, and Shark Pictures (incl. photos and clipart). Excellent

THE SHARKS POOL

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Canopy/3018/

Information on sharks. Sections: Shark Biology, Sharks vs. the Media, Finning, Shark Attack, Shark Links, Shark News, Ask the Shark Man, Fun Stuff. Excellent

SHARKS VIRTUAL FIELD TRIP

http://www.field-guides.com/sci/sharks/index.htm

Take a virtual field trip into the watery world of sharks. Are they all dangerous? Find out. Includes Getting Ready and Teacher Resources. Excellent

STUDY OF PLACE – OCEAN CURRENTS EXPLORATION NEW!

http://www.studyofplace.com/Modules/Module.cfm?ModuleId=2

A teaching module on ocean currents based on Benjamin Franklin’s charting of the Gulf Stream and exploring ocean currents today. Includes background information, readings, classroom activities and more. Excellent

TIDE POOLS – EDUSCAPES NEW!

http://www.42explore.com/tidepool.htm

Information and classroom activities on tide pools. Excellent

TREASURES@SEA

http://www.fi.edu/fellows/fellow8/dec98/main.html

Exploring the sea through literature. Includes art, activities, books, writing, interactive activities, web resources and more. Excellent

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP

http://library.thinkquest.org/J001458/

A huge site about sharks. Sections include: General Facts, Species, Structure, Instinct, Interview, Interesting Facts, Quiz, Poll, Shark Pictures, Shark Movies, and a Glossary. Excellent

TURTLE TRAX – A SEA TURTLE PAGE

http://www.turtles.org/

Dedicated to marine turtles. Includes: About Marine Turtles, Sickbay, Who’s Underwater…,Glimpses of a Turtle House and much more. Click on the Contents Page to see all the sections. Excellent

UNDERSEA AND OVERSEE – THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE OF OUR OCEANS

http://sln.fi.edu/qa98/spotlight5/index.html

An exploration activity from the Franklin Institute. Excellent

UNDERSEA LANDSCAPES – EXPLORE THE WORLD BENEATH THE SURFACE

http://www.gma.org/undersea_landscapes/index.html

Travel along as people explore areas under the surface of the Gulf of Maine. Sections: Alewives, Cashes Ledge, Lobsters, Brook Trout, and the Bay of Fundy. Includes story, photos, 3D, and some video clips. Excellent

THE VOYAGE OF THE ODYSSEY NEW!
 http://www.pbs.org/odyssey/

“The Voyage of the Odyssey is a five-year program designed to gather the first ever baseline data on levels of synthetic contaminants throughout the world's oceans. It will use whales and pelagic fish as indicator species for measuring the health of the seas.” Sections: What is the Voyage?, Track the Voyage, Interactive Ocean, Class from the Sea, Voice from the Sea, Science from the Field and Bowcam. Includes audio and video clips. Includes the possibility of live teleconferencing. Excellent

VOYAGE TO PUNA RIDGE

http://www.punaridge.org/

An account of a 36-day voyage to Hawaii’s most spectacular volcano. While volcanologists study Kilauea’s eruptions daily, little is known about the underwater ridge it has formed extending 75 kilometers from shore and to a depth of 4,500 meters. Sections include About the Cruise, Science Factoids (incl. FAQs), Daily Flashes, Teacher Journal (from the several teachers on board), Media Gallery and more. An outstanding site. Excellent

WELCOME TO WHALENET NEW URL!

http://whale.wheelock.edu/Welcome.html

Three sections: Students, Teachers & Public. The Teachers’ section includes Ali’s Adventures, Right Whale Data, Satellite Tracking Log, Ask a Marine Scientist, Humpback Whale Catalog, Interactive Stories, Slide Shows, Curriculum and Lesson Plans, links and more. Excellent

WHALE TIMES KIDS PAGE

http://www.whaletimes.org/whakids.htm

Fishin’ for Facts; Ask Jake, the SeaDog, and The Neverending WhaleTale (students from around the world add paragraphs to this continuing story), Whale Puzzlers and Species Sleuth. Excellent

WHALES ON THE NET

http://www.hotkey.net.au/~gclarke/home.html

Information on whales, whaling, whale art, photos, and much more. Excellent

WILD DOLPHINS

http://www.southwest.com.au/~kirbyhs/dolphins.html

Information on wild dolphins with lots of photos. Includes many stories and photos of wild dolphins that have chosen to befriend humans around the world. An outstanding site. Excellent

YELLOW JACKIE – AN OCEAN MYSTERY CHALLENGE

http://www.accessexcellence.org/yjackie/

An interactive mystery on the high seas in which student detectives use science-based clues to solve the mystery. Excellent

ALL ABOUT LOBSTERS

http://octopus.gma.org/lobsters/

Information on lobsters from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: All About Lobsters, Lobster Life Cycles, Lobster Boats, How to Eat Lobster, Tales & Trivia, Lobster Activities, and Lobster Links. Very Good

ALL ABOUT TURTLES

http://octopus.gma.org/turtles/index.html

Information on turtles from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: A Tale of Two Turtles, Turtle Parts, Explore a Pond, Turtle Defense, Turtle Crafts, Turtle Species, and How You Can Help. Very Good

AQUATIC ARCHIVE

http://www.animalnation.com/Archive/aqua/Aqu.html

A large number of links to information about oceanographic topics. Very Good

ARTIFICIAL REEFS OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

http://www.indiana.edu/~scuba/artificial.html

Documents events at four ships sunk as artificial reefs in the Florida Keys. Includes Artificial Reef Facts, Marine Biology (photos of sea life on the artificial reefs), Dive Info, an Underwater Tour and more. Most of the information is on the USCG Duane. Very Good

ATLAS OF THE OCEANS NEW!

http://www.oceansatlas.org/index.jsp

A United Nations site about the world’s oceans and ocean-related issues. Sections: Uses, Issues, Geography and About. Very Good

CAREERS IN OCEANOGRAPHY NEW!

http://www.onr.navy.mil/onr/careers/

Information on careers in oceanography and marine-related fields. An online book. Very Good

THE CEPHALOPOD PAGE

http://is.dal.ca/~ceph/TCP/index.html

Information on cephalopods (octopuses, squid, etc.), articles, photos, FAQs, Postcards, links and more. Very Good

COASTS IN CRISIS NEW!

http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/c1075/contents.html

An online publication from the US Coast Guard on the problems and issues of our coastlines. “In this book, the authors describe our Nation's varied coastal environments and the natural processes and human actions that are constantly modifying them. Ignorance of these processes exacerbates the tragic collisions between people and nature--such as Hurricane Hugo last year in South Carolina, which left thousands homeless and destroyed billions of dollars of property. We are still learning the lesson that Francis Bacon expounded almost four centuries ago: "Nature to be commanded must be obeyed." To obey and command nature, however, we must improve our scientific understanding of its forces and processes; only then can we address the crisis now facing coastal communities.” Very Good

COCHRANE ARTIFICIAL REEF NEW URL!

http://www.badarai.asn.au/

Details the deployment and subsequent success of an artificial reef two nautical miles off Barolin Point on the east coast of Australia. Includes photos of the deployment, a history of the reef, and some neat “fishy photos”. Very Good

COOL KIDS FISHIN’

http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/crustaceans.htm

Three sections: Crustaceans, Fish and Shellfish. Topics include: Food Chain, Fish Rules (fishing regulations), Fish Parts, Fish Tales (stories), Connect the Crustacean, Shellfish Rehab and more. Very Good

THE CORAL REALM

http://www.coralrealm.com/homepage.html

A huge site on the coral reels and the variety of sea creatures that live on and around them. Sections: Fish Encyclopedia, Shark Encyclopedia, Invertebrate Guide, Photos & Videos, Interactive Map, Feature Articles, and Test Your Fish & Shark ID Skills. Note: Some sections require membership. Very Good

CREATURES AND PLACES

http://octopus.gma.org/Tidings/index.html

Links to information on different marine creatures. Sections: A Drop of Water; Myths, Legends and Folklore; A Snail’s Tale; The Tortoise-Shell Limpet; Anadromous or Catadromous; A Lumpy Fish: The Lumpfish; The Common Sand Dollar; The Common Loon; Bluefish; The Curious Bog; Gardens in the Sea; and The Winter Beach. Very Good

CUBA REEFS – A LAST CARIBBEAN REFUGE NEW!

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/data/2002/02/01/html/ft_20020201.3.html

A National Geographic feature on coral reefs off Cuba. Read the story from the magazine. Sights and Sounds is a 7 minute video presentation narrated by underwater photographer David Doubilet. Multimedia is a collection of video clips. Click on the photos on the left for more detailed about the photo. Very Good

DAVID’S DOLPHIN & WHALE PHOTOS

http://neptune.atlantis-intl.com/dolphins/

A large collection of photos of dolphins and whales. Includes audio clips of their sounds. Links. Very Good

DEEP-SEA PAGES NEW!

http://people.whitman.edu/~yancey/deepsea.html

A page developed by Dr. Paul Yancey who conducts deep sea research. Includes expedition photos. Sections: Our Study Sites; Pictures; Ships, Subs, Nets; How Life Copes; Environmental Issues; News Updated Feb. 2004; and Ask Questions. Very Good

DEEP SEA SCIENCE NEW!

http://www.lsc.org/extreme_deep/main.html

“Explore the links at the right and left to better understand the dynamic world of the ocean deep.” Sections: Ecosystems, Life Forms, Geology, Technology, Diving, A Timeline of Sea Exploration, Deep Sea Creatures and Caring For, Ocean Exploration by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Very Good

DINOFISH – COELACANTH: FISH OUT OF TIME

http://www.dinofish.com/navbar.html

“Pre-dating the dinosaurs by millions of years and once thought to have gone extinct with them 65 million years ago, the Coelacanth was "discovered" alive and well in 1938! Read all about it- including the latest efforts to protect the creature, its pop-up appearances in "out of the way" places” Sections: Home, News, Recent History, Conservation, Biology & Behavior, Virtual Coelacanth Web cam, Online Videos, and Links. Very Good

DOLPHINS – ORACLES OF THE SEA – A THINKQUEST SITE NEW!

http://library.thinkquest.org/17963/index-1.shtml?tqskip1=1

A student-created site on dolphins. Sections: Evolution, Taxonomy & Species; Anatomy; Behavior; and The Relationship Between Humans and Dolphins. Very Good

FISH AREN’T AFRAID OF THE DARK - LESSON PLAN NEW!

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/gk2/seasfish.html

A lesson plan for grades K-2 on light zones in the ocean. “In this lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of bioluminescence and will consider how animals benefit from having their own light sources. They will look at pictures of bioluminescent marine animals, and will conclude by making collages or writing stories pretending they have just seen bioluminescent animals from a deep sea vehicle.” Very Good

FISH FAQs

http://www.wh.whoi.edu/faq/index.html

A very long list of Fish FAQs. Very Good

IN SEARCH OF GIANT SQUID

http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/squid.html

A look at the elusive giant squid. Click on the red squid to enter. Sections: From Myth to Reality; Compare the Giant Squid with Another Large Squid; How is a Squid Like a Snail?; Squid: The Inside Story; and Pictures from the Exhibition. Very Good

KIDS ONLY – MANATEES AND DUGONGS NEW!
 http://www.cep.unep.org/kids/kids.html
Information for students on manatees and dugongs. This is an illustrated book that can be printed out and colored. Very Good
 

LIFE WITHOUT LIGHT – DEEP IN THE GULF OF MEXICO NEW!

http://www.bio.psu.edu/People/Faculty/Fisher/cold_seeps/

Information about the life in the cold seeps on the ocean floor. Sections: Ice Worms, The Tubeworms, The Mussels, The Brine Pool, The Food Chain, Our Laboratory, The Submarine and QuickTime Videos. Very Good

MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER

http://www.mmsc.org/index.html

Official site of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine. Includes information on the rescues and stranding they have responded to, News Articles and Archive, Marine Mammal Information, lots of information on Chessie the Manatee and links to other sites. Very Good

MARINE MAMMALS

http://www.gma.org/marinemammals/index.html

Information on marine mammals from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium. Sections: Cetacean Profiles, Natural History, In the Gulf of Maine, Current Research, The Scientific Method, Classroom Activities, and Links & Bibliography. Very Good

MIKE JOHNSON MARINE NATURAL HISTORY PHOTOGRAPHY

http://www.earthwindow.com

A collection of excellent underwater photographs. Students are welcome to use the photos in preparing class reports. Very Good

NeMO – NEW MILLENNIUM OBSERVATORY

http://www.pmel.noaa.gov/vents/nemo/index.html

Follow the New Millennium Observatory as scientists study undersea volcanoes 200 miles off the coast of Oregon and Washington. Includes a teacher’s section. Sections: Expeditions, NeMo Explorer, About NeMo, NeMo Net and Education. Note: Includes lots of animations and video but not all would open every time. Very Good

NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM VIRTUAL TOUR

http://www.neaq.org/vtour/index.html

Take a virtual tour of the New England Aquarium via web cams, a whale watch, an aquarium tour and more. Very Good

NOAA SPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS

http://www.education.noaa.gov/teachers.html

A large number of teacher resources including lesson plans, links, and all kinds of other resources. Sections: Weather, Climate Change and Our Planet, Oceans and Coasts, Satellites and Space, and Training and Other Opportunities & External Links. Check out the Training section for Resources for Teachers – Ideas for the Classroom. Very Good Note: Also in Websites section.

NORTHCOAST MARINE MAMMAL CENTER

http://www.northcoastmarinemammal.org/index.html

Site for a private rescue and rehabilitation center for sick or injured seals, sea lions, dolphins, porpoises and whales in northern California. Includes information on their programs and a Kids Fun Page with a Quiz. There is also an Adopt-a-Seal program and a newsletter. Very Good.

PACIFIC TSUNAMI MUSEUM

http://www.tsunami.org/index.htm

Web site for the Pacific Tsunami Museum located in Hilo, Hawaii. Includes Photo Archives and excellent FAQs on tsunamis. Very Good

POLAR ENERGY -THE LITTLE ICEBREAKER THAT COULD

http://whyfiles.org/061polar/

Details a project that deliberately froze a ship in the Arctic icepack and used it as a research station as it drifted for a year with the polar ice pack. Photos show scientists gathering data. Very Good

PROJECT NOPP OCEAN DRIFTERS NEW!

http://www.drifters.doe.gov/

“Use data from ocean drifting buoys to integrate ocean science into your classroom science and math instruction. Enhance your lessons with suggested educational activities and curriculum materials developed and tested by teachers, or you can use only the data, background information and reference images.” Note: Takes a while to load. Very Good

SEA TURTLE HOTLIST NEW!
 http://www.iwebquest.com/hotlists/seaturtle.htm
A hotlist of websites on sea turtles. Very Good

SEA TURTLE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

http://www.seaturtlehospital.org/

The site for a sea turtle sanctuary in North Carolina. Includes information on the current and previous patients, the sea turtle nesting program and a photo album which includes photos of releases of former patients. There are also before and after photos of the damage from hurricanes Dennis and Floyd. Very Good

SEAHORSES IN PERIL

http://www.mbayaq.org/efc/efc_se/se_ssh_peril.asp

Information on seahorses and the threats to them. An exhibit of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Very Good

SECRETS OF THE OCEAN REALM

http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm/index.html

Companion site to the PBS special. Includes Sea Dwellers, In the School (lesson plans!), Secrets Quiz, Screensaver, Producers Secrets and more. Very Good

SHARK FRIENDS NEW!

http://www.sharkfriends.com/

A lot of information about sharks and other sea creatures. Tried to dispel the misconceptions about sharks. Includes activities, games and links. Very Good

TOOTHWALKERS – GIANTS OF THE ARCTIC ICE NEW!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/toothwalkers/index.html

A PBS companion site on the Arctic walrus. Includes photos and a video clip. Sections: Behind the Scenes, Survival in the Arctic, Walruses in Captivity and Links. Very Good

VIRTUAL WHALE WATCHING

http://www.whalewatch.ca/

Take a virtual tour on a whale watching boat and see whales, sea lions and porpoises. Very Good

WAIKIKI AQUARIUM ONLINE

http://www.mic.hawaii.edu/aquarium/

Take a virtual tour of the Waikiki Aquarium in Hawaii. Sections include: Virtual Tour, Live Cameras (sharks, coral, seals) and Marine Life Profiles. Very Good

THE WHALE CENTER OF NEW ENGLAND

http://www.whalecenter.org/

Information about whales. Sections: Whale Sightings, Whale Photos, Whale Sounds, Amazing Facts, Adopt-a-Whale, Earth Day Whale Watch and more. Very Good

WHALE PRINTOUTS (TO COLOR)

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales/activities/whaletemplates/Templatelist.shtml

A large number of whale pages to print out and color. Features 20 species of whales. Very Good

ANIMAL SOUNDS LIBRARY NEW!

http://www.seaworld.org/animal-info/sound-library/index.htm

Audio files where students can hear a beluga whale, a bottlenose dolphin, dolphin clicks, a killer whale, California sea lions and more. Good

AQUARIUM OF THE PACIFIC

http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/

Web site for the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. Sections: Virtual Tour (see below), Aquarium Video, Animal Database, and Behind the Scenes. Good

BABES IN THE SEA – LARVAE OF MARINE INVERTEBRATES NEW!

http://www.ebiomedia.com/gall/larvae/larva1.html

Photos of the larvae of marine invertebrates, click for photos of the adults. Note: The videos referenced are in the AVA Collection). Good

THE BIOLUMINESCENCE WEB PAGE – A PHOTO GALLERY

http://lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/

An explanation of bioluminescence and excellent photos of the organisms in the world’s oceans that are bioluminescent. Sections: Myths, Photos, Organisms, Chemistry, Physiology, Modeling and Instruments. Good

BRAINPOP – UNDERWATER WORLD NEW!

http://www.brainpop.com/science/plantsandanimals/underwater/index.weml?&tried_cookie=true

A fun site for kids with a movie, activities, and more. Note that this is a subscription service and you can not do all of the activities without subscribing. Good

CALIFORNIA GRAY WHALE TUTORIAL http://www.slocoe.org/resource/whale/whale1.html

Information on the California Gray Whale. Sections: What is a California Gray Whale?, Migration, Feeding, Whaling, Behavior, Calving, Whale Blowing sounds. Good

CAREERS IN MARINE SCIENCE NEW!

http://oceanlink.island.net/career/career2.html

A page of links for those interested in a career in marine science. Good

CREATURE FEATURES NEW!

http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/level-1/creature/creature.html

From the Prepare to Descend! Voyage to the Deep site, four video clips of Tubeworm, Vent Crab, Pompeii Worm, and Ancient Bacteria. Good

CRESLI PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS NEW!

http://www.cresli.org/cresli/slides/slides.html

Photo slideshows and videos on whales, turtles and seals. Good

DEEPEST PLACE IN THE OCEAN – EXTREME SCIENCE NEW!

http://www.extremescience.com/DeepestOcean.htm

Information from Extreme Science on the Challenger Deep, the deepest place in the ocean. Good

DIVING SINAI NEW!

http://www.geographia.com/egypt/sinai/divehome.html

Underwater life in the Red Sea. Click on Life of the Red Sea for the Marine Life Gallery with excellent photos. Good

DOLPHIN LOG

http://www.dolphinlog.org/

The young people’s site for the Cousteau Society. Discusses the Cousteau Society Ships, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Creature Features, Cousteau Quiz, a Gallery of Images and more. Good

EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT SEA ICE….

http://southport.jpl.nasa.gov/polar/iceinfo.html

Just what it says. Information on sea ice with good photos. Good

THE EXPLORAQUARIUM NEW!

http://www.ocean.washington.edu/people/grads/scottv/exploraquarium/

Explore the ocean off the coast of Washington. Click the photo to the left for deep thermal vents. Good

EXPLORE THE CORAL REEFS – A THINKQUEST SITE NEW!

http://library.thinkquest.org/6249/?tqskip1=1

A student-created site on coral reefs and the life that abounds there. Includes where they are found, how corals grow, species of coral, fish and more. Good

EXPLORING THE DEEP OCEAN FLOOR NEW!

http://pubs.usgs.gov/publications/text/exploring.html

This site discusses the environment on the deep ocean floor including hot springs and bizarre sea life. Good

FIONA’S SHARK MANIA

http://www.oceanstar.com/shark/

All about sharks. Includes: What’s New, Gallery of Sharks, Fun Shark Graphics, True Shark Stories, Cool Sharks of the Web, Shark Clip Art, SharkL (mailing list), Sharks in Literature and links. Good

FISHEYE VIEW CAM NEW!

http://www.fisheyeview.com/

A camera allows virtual views of a coral reef aquarium. See live views plus archived photos and video streams. Good

FLORIDA KEYS NATIONAL MARINE SANCTUARY NEW!
 http://www.fknms.nos.noaa.gov/
Information on the resources and the conservation efforts of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Good
 

THE GREAT CHINESE MARINER ZHENG HE (CHENG HO) http://www.chinapage.com/zhenghe.html

The great Chinese mariner Zheng He traveled the oceans in the 15^th century, visiting 30 countries over 28 years. The site features a drawing of his huge ship (much larger than Columbus’) and a map of this travels. Good

HORSESHOE CRABS: A LIVING FOSSIL

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/education/horseshoecrab/

Information on horseshoe crabs. Sections: Life History, Anatomy, The Fishery, Conservation, Medical Uses, Raising Crabs and How to Help. Good

HYDROTHERMAL ENVIRONMENTS ON THE OCEAN FLOOR NEW!

http://www.resa.net/nasa/ocean_hydrothermal.htm

An examination of the ocean floor environment. Sections: Mid-Oceanic Ridges, Hydrothermal Communities, Vent Bio-Chemistry, Hypotheses About Life’s Origins, Current Research and Links. Good

LATITUDE: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF 15^TH CENTURY NAVIGATION NEW!

http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~feegi/index.html

Explores how the development of latitude helped explorers navigate the world’s oceans. Sections include: Ships, Beacons, Maps, Latitude, Compass Rose, Earth’s Magnetism, Traditional Sailing, Science of Sailing, Coastal Navigation, Ocean Currents, Ocean Weather, Longitude, and more. Each section provides simple illustrations and information. Good for students. Good

LEATHERBACK TASK FORCE

http://www.coas.drexel.edu/environ/leatherback/core.html

Information on Leatherback Sea Turtles. Sections: About Leatherbacks, Chelonian Conservation and Biology, Las Baulas National Park, and Press Releases. Good

LET’S GO TO THE OCEAN!

http://www.bry-backmanor.org/oceanfun/ocean.html

Primary grade crafts with ocean themes. Includes coloring pages. Good

THE MARIANA TRENCH NEW!

http://www.smarterscience.com/marianatrench.html

Information on the Mariana Trench, the deepest place in the ocean. Includes: Deepsea Diving Machines, Biology, Geology & Geochemistry, Plate Tectonics and Geological Oceanography, Japan Marine Science and Technology Center (JAMSTEC), Literature and Oceanography Links. Good

MARINE ECOSYSTEMS NEW!

http://geosun1.sjsu.edu/~dreed/105/exped7/1.html

An examination of the chemical and biochemical basis for the marine ecosystem. Sections: Introduction, Chemosynthesis, Carbon in the Sea, Carbon Cycle, Conditions for Life, Limiting Nutrients, Nutrient Distribution, and Life in the Sea. Good

MARINE SCIENCE HOTLIST NEW!
 http://www.iwebquest.com/teachhotlist.htm#Hotlists
Hotlists (lists of websites) on marine life topics: Harbor Porpoises, Harbor Seals, Sea Otters, Sea Turtles (listed separately), Sharks and Whales. Very Good

MONSTER WAVES – CLASSROOM ACTIVITY NEW!

http://www.eduplace.com/rdg/gen_act/disaster/monster.html

A classroom activity on tsunamis. Good

MONSTERS OF THE DEEP NEW!

http://www.abc.net.au/science/ocean/monsters/default.htm

An Australian site on cephalopods. Sections: Tons of Tentacles, Blue Blood, Giants of the Deep, Soup-ed Up Snails, Packed with Poison, Calamari Cuisine and New Aussie Species. Good

MY TRIP TO THE MARIANAS TRENCH NEW!

http://www.mbari.org/~kiwi/whoi.htm

A collection of photos of a dive in a submersible. Good

NEPTUNE’S WEB – OCEAN TRIVIA

http://pao.cnmoc.navy.mil/educate/neptune/trivia/trivia.htm

A page of trivia questions about the world’s oceans and marine life. Good

THE OCEAN CONSERVANCY NEW!
 http://www.oceanconservancy.org/dynamic/home/home.htm
An organization dedicated to saving and restoring our oceans. Includes information on issues such as cruise ship pollution, overfishing and more. Good
 

OCEAN LIFE RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS

http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/oceanlife.htm

A page of links to marine life resources. Includes fact sheets. Good

OCEAN LINK – INTERACTIVE INFORMATION PAGE FOR THE MARINE SCIENCES

http://oceanlink.island.net/

Sections include: Ask a Scientist, Answer Archives, Ocean Info, Career Info, AquaFacts, Ocean News, Records, Ocean Matters, Students in Action, a Glossary and Links. Good

OCEAN MATH CROSSWORD PUZZLE NEW!

http://www.mathgoodies.com/puzzles/ocean_cw.html

A crossword puzzle that combines both math and the ocean. Good

OCEAN MINING NEW!

http://www.geology.utoronto.ca/marinelab/research/mining.html

Information on plans to mine mineral riches from the ocean floor. Good

OCEANOGRAPHY FROM THE SPACE SHUTTLE NEW!

http://daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/CAMPAIGN_DOCS/OCDST/shuttle_oceanography_web/oss_cover.html

“Oceanography from the Space Shuttle is a pictorial survey of oceanic phenomenon visible to the naked eye from space.” Photos from space showing various coastlines, islands, ship wakes, pollution and more. Good

OCEANOGRAPHY LINKS

http://www.alfy.com/teachers/teach/thematic_units/Oceanography/OCN_1.asp

Fun oceanography links for primary students. Good

THE OCTOPUS SHOW NEW!

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/octopus/

A PBS site on the octopus. Sections: A Legend of the Deep, Sea Chameleons, Cephalopod Quiz, and Resources. Includes photos and a video clip. Good

THE PERFECT PEARL

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pearl/

A Nova online site about pearls and oysters. Sections: What’s Killing the Oysters?, Culture of Freshwater Pearls, How Many Pearls?, History of Pearls, Teacher’s Guide, and Resources. Good

PUGET SOUND EXPLORER’S GUIDE

http://www.pugetsound.org/kids/explorer/

A guide for kids of the Puget Sound and its inhabitants. Good

REEF ZONE TOUR

http://www.cyberlearn.com/zones.htm

A brief tour of the different zones where the beach meets a coral reef. The types of creatures living in each zone are explained. Good

THE SALT MARSH – LESSON PLAN NEW!

http://web.utk.edu/~ctmelear/ossabaw/LeggettVestWilliams/Lesson3Leggett.htm

A lesson plan on salt marshes. Students must compare and contrast the different components of a salt marsh and prepare a report on one of them. Good

SEA CRITTERS THAT CAN REALLY HURT YOU!

http://www.aloha.com/~lifeguards/critters.html#seasnake

Information on dangerous and venomous sea organisms around Hawaii. Includes: Anemones, Barracudas, Cone Snails, Moray Eels, Needle Fish, Sharks, Stingrays, Sea Urchins, Sea Snakes and several more. Good

A SEA FULL OF SHARKS – A THINKQUEST SITE NEW!

http://library.thinkquest.org/J001597/kj.html?tqskip1=1

A student-created site discussing different kinds of sharks: Meat-eating Sharks, Basking Sharks, and Ancient Sharks. Other sections: Picture Album, Shark Chat!, Simulation, The Games Page and Bibliography. Good

SEA TURTLES AND THREATS TO THEIR SURVIVAL NEW!

http://www.cccturtle.org/contents.htm

Information on sea turtles and the threats they face. Includes species, habits, nesting, a quiz, a video clip and more. Good

SEASHELLS.ORG NEW!

http://www.seashells.org/

Information for students about seashells. Sections: Beachcombing, Identifying Your Treasures, Cleaning and Preserving Seashells, Cleaning and Preserving Sealife, What to Do with Your Finds, and Legend of the Sand Dollar. Good

SHARK PUZZLES AND COLORING PAGES NEW!

http://www.kidzone.ws/sharks/activities/shark_cryptogram.htm

Shark cryptogram, coloring pages, shark decode, shark maze, shark word scramble and more. Good

SHARK MYTHS NEW!

http://www.marinelab.sarasota.fl.us/~rhueter/sharks/myths.phtml

Shark myths and the facts. Good

SHARK SURFARI ONLINE QUIZ

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/sharks/

An online shark quiz from National Geographic. Includes More About Sharks and Ask the Expert. Good

SHARKS: THE TRUTH ABOUT THE MONSTERS OF THE DEEP- A THINKQUEST SITE NEW!

http://library.thinkquest.org/J001458/?tqskip1=1

A student-created site on sharks. Sections include: Facts, Species, Structure, Instinct, Interview, Interesting Facts, Quiz, Poll, Shark Pictures, Shark Movies and more. Good

THE SKINNY ON… THE OCEAN IN A SEASHELL NEW!

http://www.discovery.com/area/skinnyon/skinnyon971226/skinnyon.html

A site for kids on why you can “hear” the ocean when you put a shell to your ear. Good

SUBMERSIBLES NEW!

http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/technology/subs/subs.html

Information on the manned and unmanned submersibles used for ocean exploration. Good

SUBMERSIBLES NEW!

http://www.margatelibrary.org/submersibles.htm

Extensive information from the Margate Library on submersibles. Good

TURNING THE TIDE ON TRASH: MARINE DEBRIS CURRICULUM NEW!

http://www.epa.gov/OWOW/OCPD/Marine/contents.html

An printable book on marine debris from the EPA. In PDF format. Includes additional materials for both students and teachers. Good

UNDER THE SEA: AQUATIC LIFE CROSSWORD PUZZLE NEW!

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20010715.html

A crossword puzzle from the NY Times on aquatic life. Good

UNDER THE SEA – GRADE 2 OCEAN PROJECT NEW!

http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/sea.html

An online project for 2^nd grade students on the ocean and marine life. Good

THE VIRTUAL OCEAN http://www.euronet.nl/users/janpar/virtual/ocean.html

A look at some of the microscopic sea life found in oceans. Good

THE WHALESONG PROJECT NEW!

http://www.whalesong.net/index.htm

Audio clips of whale “songs”. Good

WHAT IS UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY?

http://www.abc.se/~pa/uwa/whatis.htm

Information on underwater archeology and what we can find. Good

WONDERS OF THE SEAS LESSONS

http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html

Eight lessons on sea creatures. Sponges, Cnidarians, Mollusks, Echinoderms, Arthropods, Sperm Whales, Chessie the Manatee and Sharks. Good info and pictures. Note: Not lesson plans as previously listed. Good