Monday, October 6, 2008

Science links - oceanography & marine biology

  • Animal Diversity Web is a virtual textbook offering information on the structure and classification of animals, basic concepts of ecology and evolutionary biology, special reports on dozens of animals, and plenty of photographs.
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium Visitors can take a 3-D dive in a kelp tank, view "Mysteries of the Deep" exhibits, or conduct research through articles, photos, and current news topics.
  • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Education Resources - This site provides web resources on weather, oceans and seacoasts, satellites and space, long-term climate change, and careers information for both students and teachers.
  • Ocean World  - Produced by the oceanography staff at Texas A&M, this site helps students investigate fisheries, weather, ice ages, coral reefs, and waves. For each topic, they will find information and gorgeous images. There is an excellent teacher section. If students have ocean-related questions, ‘Ask Dr. Bob’ is a perfect way to get an expert’s answers.
  • The Pelagic Shark Research Foundation - A superior site on the biology, behavior, and conservation of sharks, with links to scientific laboratories and research stations.

 



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