Oceanography online resources - Online Resources For Teachers and Students
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- American Zoo and Aquarium Association
http://www.aza.org
Publications, general information and a photo gallery (including both aquatic and land animals) are all part of this informative web stie.
- Drifting Buoy Data Assembly Center-Data Products
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/phod/dac/dacdata.html
You are able to view maps of drifting buoys, where they began and the paths they have taken. All data and reports are kept up-to-date because of the important information these buoys collect.
- Manly Hydraulics Laboratory Real Time Data
http://marlin.mhl.nsw.gov.au/www/real_quick.html
This web site offers data and tables on water levels, rainfall, and coast barometric pressure.
- New South Wales Wave Climate Glossary
http://www.mhl.nsw.gov.au/www/wave_glossary.html#POWER
This web site is a nicely organized glossary which deals with waves.
- NGDC Marine Geology & Geophysics
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/mgg/mggd.html
The NGDC acts as a primary archive and distribution point for data collected. Wonderful images can also be seen here.
- The United States Navy: Welcome Aboard
http://www.navy.mil/
This site offers pictures, facts and information about the navy and its people who are apart of it.
- USGS Global Change Research Program
http://GeoChange.er.USGS.gov/
This web site provides reliable predictions of future climate changes and their effects. You can also get facts, images of the world's glaciers and what the impacts of climatic change are.
- World Wave Atlas Web Pages
http://www.oceanor.no/wwa/
The WWA is a user-friendly PC MS-Windows application which can be used for geographic presentation of wave and wind statistics world wide.
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| Educational Opportunities |
- Hatfield Marine Science Center
http://bubo.hmsc.orst.edu
This is a research and educational institution promoting the wise use of ocean and coastal environments. It provides learning opportunities for teachers and students. It also includes a library of data. A large part of this site appears to be directed towards the Universities own students.
- Jason Project Home Page
http://www.jasonproject.org/
This site involves students and teachers in expeditions that are made to increase interest and knowledge using advanced interactive telecommunication. Handbooks and workshops for teachers are also available on line.
- Marine Science Center
http://www.hurricane.net/~ashelton/amsc.htm
You can view marine animals and learn about the classes the center offers. A majority of the site is about the Marine Science Center.
- Office of Naval Research
http://www.oceanor.no/wwa/wwa.htm
This web site offers educational opportunities and award programs for students as well as current teachers.
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| Environment, Weather, & Issues |
- Center for Environmental Information
http://www.rochesterenvironment.org
The CEI provides information about communication services, publications and educational programs.
- Earth Island Institute
http://www.earthisland.org/
This is a resource to get information on environmental issues and development. You can also learn about projects dealing with saving and helping the environment and learn how you can get involved.
- Environmental Protection Agency Kids Page
http://www.epa.gov/region07/kids/welcome.htm
This page is a fun way to learn valuable information about the environment. The site was prepared for grades K-8 in mind. There is also an area for teachers with environmental curriculum information and class room projects.
- The Learning Web at the U.S. Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/education/living/index.html
The planet has effects on people everyday and everywhere. In the same way people effect the planet. Decisions we make now, no matter how large or small, impact our future. You can learn about the environmental issues that affect us daily. There is also a separate section for teachers.
- The University of Michigan Weather Underground
http://groundhog.sprl.umich.edu/
Cameras are setup in a number of cities across North America where you can view the current weather. Weather maps are also available. Teachers, there are also activities and curriculum available for you to use in your classroom.
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| Literature & Reviews |
- Armchair Sailor
http://www.armchairsailorseattle.com
This is the website for the Marine Book and Navigation Center. Browse through on-line categories to view titles, reviews and recommendations. There are also charts and software available. The site offers wonderful descriptions of the books with prices.
- Booklist
http://www.ala.org/booklist/
This site allows readers to examine reviews on the latest books and electronic media.
- The Brian Jacques Home Page
http://www.redwall.org/dave/jacques.html
This site offers some suggestions about the book and has a book club for students to join.
- Children's Author Directory
http://www.inkspot.com/author/directory.html
Here you are able to click on an author and then be linked to their homepage. Once there, the sites consist of information about and from the author. The site also provides information about the books they have written.
- The Children's Literature Web Guide
http://www.ucalgary.ca/~dkbrown/index.html
This site is a categorization of internet resources related to children's and young adult books. It also serves as a reference area to find information about reading and reading materials.
- Sea Tales Book Sales
http://www.novagate.com/~schoonerman/booksale.htm
A great source to find books on Maritime history, explorers, sea stories, boats and many more subjects!
- Young Adult Librarian's Help/ Homepage
"http://yahelp.suffolk.lib.ny.us"
This web site is an index to the vast amount of resources available on the web. At this site the user is able to find books and additional useful information.
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| Marine Animals |
- Coral Reef Fishes
http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/2298/
- Fish Internet Services
http://www.sea-world.com/
This website offers a directory of different fish species. The site also deals with aquaculture (the harvesting of fish) and what the market prices are currently.
- International Marine Mammal Association Inc.
http://www.imma.org/
You can learn about conservation issues, look at fact sheets about conservation issues and marine mammals. There are also educational resources for teachers.
- The Plankton Net
http://www.uoguelph.ca/zoology/ocean/index.htm
This web site offers links and databases on plankton ecology, marine biology, and biological oceanography. There is also information about research opportunities and conferences.
- Virginia Institute of Marine Science
http://www.vims.edu/
In this web site you are able to track turtles along with their migrations. There are K-12 resources for teachers and it also provides an area for students to explore.
- Virtual Fish Tank
http://www.virtualfishtank.com
A web site that gives you the ability to create your own fish, and release them into the Museum of Science, Boston fish tank. **You will need to have the latest version of shockwave installed.
- Whale Club
http://www.whaleclub.com
For Marine Mammal enthusiasts of all ages - Photos, Educational links...
- WhaleNet at Wheelock College-Boston
http://whale.wheelock.edu/
This website focuses on whales and marine research. Download satellite maps and get information on tagged whales and other marine life. Also, you can ask marine scientists your questions. Take a look at the various photographs and activities for teachers to use in the classroom.
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| Oceans, Coasts, & The Great Lakes |
- Center for Marine Conservation
http://www.cmc-ocean.org/
The CMC is committed to conserving the abundance and diversity of the worlds marine life and protecting the health of the oceans and the seas. Included in this web site is a library and reference area, information on how to contact public officials, and programs you can become involved with.
- Exploring Our Oceans
http://osu.orst.edu/instruction/oc199/
You can get information here on marine biology and oceanography classes offered by Oregon State University for college credit.
- GLERL Data and Information Systems
http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/data/data.html
View a range of data and information from past to present dealing with the Great Lakes. Information is in the form of surface analysis, temperature maps and satellite images.
- Monterey Bay Aquarium
http://www.mbayaq.org
Vist the aquarium using the internet. See what's new and what goes on behind the scendes at the "E-Quarium."
- The Mother of All Maritime Links
http://www.boat-links.com/boatlink.html
Go here to find links dealing with anything involving the sea, its weather, boats, light houses, etc. Take a look and see the variety of subjects you can link to.
- National Science Foundation
http://www.geo.nsf.gov/oce
This stie offers information on marine education topics, ocean facts and links to other marine web sites.
- Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command-Home Page
http://www.navmetoccom.navy.mil/
This website provides an efficient mechanism for serving meteorology, oceanography products, and data. There are interesting reading materials here as well as educational programs and a variety of oceanography sites.
- Naval Oceanographic Office
http://www.navo.navy.mil/
This site offers information on data which was collected by the navy. Some areas may be more difficult than others to understand.
- Neptune's Web
http://www.navmetoccom.navy.mil/educate/neptune/neptune.htm
A fun web site where teachers and students both can get great facts on Oceanography. Also, there is a supply of teacher resources.
- NOAA Home Pag
http://www.noaa.gov/
This site is packed full of educational information from weather, to coastal issues, research and beyond. There are also links that bring you to more environmental information.
- NODC Home Page
http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/
Checkout the services, data and other products which are offered by the National Oceanographic Data Center. There are links included which can take you to other related web sites.
- Ocean Remote Sensing
http://www1.etl.noaa.gov/index.html
Here you can learn about how data is collected, why and what it is used for. You can also see the results of the data, along with the equipment that is used, and how it works.
- The Oceanographer of the Navy
http://oceanographer.navy.mil/main.html
This site offers a variety of information for anyone. It includes history, programs and even exciting sounds from the sea.
- The Ocean Chemistry Division Home Page
http://www.aoml.noaa.gov/ocd/
This division of the NOAA's work includes projects that are important both for enhancing our basic understanding of the atmosphere/ocean system, but also assessing the current and future effects of human activities on coastal and oceanic environments.
- Office of Coast Survey
http://chartmaker.ncd.noaa.gov/
Learn how navigation is made much safer by the coast survey, along with the components of the survey. See charts, read reports and learn how they search for ship wrecks. Information is also included about various educational workshops.
- Parkview Middle School's Information Page on the 1998 International Year of the Oceans
http://www.uoguelph.ca/zoology/ocean/index.htm
Here you are able to follow through a guide which informs about the International Year of the Oceans (YIO). There are also links to many other great sites.
- USGS--Regional and Local Offices for Water Resources
http://water.usgs.gov/wrd002.html
Here you are able to click on a specific state, which will then bring up that states water information, data and other topics dealing with studies that are being conducted in a particular area.
- Wind and Sea
http://www.lib.noaa.gov/docs/windandsea.html
It is a locator that will help make internet searching more efficient. Teachers can also check out the Teachers Corner created specially for them.
- Year of the Oceans
http://ioc.unesco.org/iyo
Both teachers and students can learn about our oceans as well as weather. There are a lot of activities offered here dealing with the oceans.
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