Oceanography 

Internet Resources        

For students...

These websites have been specially selected by 
Ms. Drewes for her students:

Ocean Zones:  explore the Sunlight, Twilight, and Midnight Zones in this fun webquest.

Southhampton Oceanography Centre

Welcome to MarineBio.org!
"MarineBio.org is an evolving online tribute to Marine Biology and all Ocean life. Find out about fascinating marine species, get involved in ocean conservation, explore dynamic research and marine life news. Join the MarineBio community committed to the exploration of the oceans and conservation of marine life."

Year of the Ocean 1998:  In recognition of the importance of the marine environment, the United Nations has declared 1998 the International Year of the Ocean (YOTO). This designation provided individual organizations and governments with an important opportunity to raise public awareness and understanding of the ocean and related issues.  Explore this fun and fact filled site.

Ocean Biome Explore the four main oceans and the life that they support.

These are additional websites you may also want to explore:

World Book Online - Start your research using  the Encyclopedia.  (Please ask your librarian for your Login ID and  Password.) (http://www.worldbookonline.com/) 

The Sea: the Ocean Realm, Ocean Exploration, Sea Links, and many new attractions coming soon.  (http://www.seasky.org/sea.html)

Marine Biology - http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/topic/marinebio.html

University of California-Berkeley provides marine life information and links. 

 

Marine Crustaceans of Southern Australia - http://www.mov.vic.gov.au/crust/page1a.html
    Maintained by the Museum of Victoria, Melbourne, this site is a great source for photos of many types of crustaceans. Organized by species and common names. Be sure to look at "Your questions answered"—a crustacean FAQ 

Venture Into Hawaii's Coral Reefs - http://library.thinkquest.org/J002237/
        Our site is interactive and has both photos and videos. It has information about the coral reefs and the organisms that live there and it tries to show the way the different organisms living in coral reefs are dependent on each other. 

Wonders of the Seas - (http://www.oceanicresearch.org/lesson.html)
        The Oceanic Research Group "Wonders of the Seas" page highlights different marine animals with text and images. So far, sponges, cnidarians, mollusks, and echinoderms have been covered. 

Ocean World -(http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/index.html) Fisheries, Icebergs, Coral Reefs, and more.  

International Year of the Ocean  - (http://www.abc.net.au/science/ocean/) information and links about 1998's Year of the Ocean with an Australian emphasis. Includes facts about cephalapods and an expedition exploring the bottom of the ocean. 

Oceans Alive!  - (http://www.mos.org/oceans/) find out all you ever wanted to know about our oceans.  

Oceans Alive  - (http://www.abc.net.au/oceans/alive.htm)  profiles top marine biodiversity areas in Australia, facts about whales and seals, articles, answers to your questions about the sea, and much more.  

Cool Kid's Fishin' - http://www.ncfisheries.net/kids/index.html
    Features a number of activities related to fishing, crustaceans, and shellfish including: food chains, a fish quiz, fishfinder, fish clock, a fishtale to read, and fun facts about fishing.

Live Marine Specimens - http://hermes.mbl.edu/marine_org/marine_org.php?func=browse&myID=D1
        View photos and learn the family, order, class, and phylum of about 210 invertebrates and fish.

Monterey Bay Aquarium select Teachers & Kids and then use their great Field Guide in the "Kid's Corner" to continue your research.

New Jersey State Aquarium

Whale Times: Fishin' For Facts Library

 

For teachers...

Welcome to the classroom activities for Secrets of the Ocean Realm Web site!
     (http://www.pbs.org/oceanrealm/intheschool/index.html)  These science activities were developed for use with students in grades 5-7 (with extensions for lower and higher grades), and will investigate such topics as oceanography, marine biology, ecology, physics, conservation, and scuba diving

 

 

Created by Barbara Swetits
Last updated 08/08/2006