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El
Nino
is
a
disruption
of
the
ocean-atmosphere
system
in
the
tropical
Pacific
with
important
climatic
consequences
around
the
globe.
This
NOAA
theme
page
features
links
to
widely
distributed
information.
Includes
data,
graphics,
forecasts,
historical
perspectives,
and
in-depth
analysis.
It
is
intended
to
be
useful
to
scientists,
administrators,
students
and
the
general
public.
Links
include
sites
...
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The
National
Marine
Sanctuary
Program
identifies,
designates
and
manages
areas
of
the
marine
environment
of
special
national
significance
due
to
their
conservation,
recreational,
ecological,
historical,
research,
educational,
or
aesthetic
qualities.
Access
information
and
pictures
of
marine
sanctuaries
all
over
the
U.S.
and
its
territories.
Discover
ways
to
get
involved
with
the
sanctuary
program,
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FEMA
newsletters
packed
with
information
about
flood,
hurricane,
winter
storm,
wildfire
and
El
Nino
impacts
and
preparedness,
in
downloadable
PDF
format.
Issues
cover
risks
of
the
particular
emergency
and
define
terms
or
explain
specific
hazards.
They
outline
emergency
guidelines
for
both
homes
and
businesses,
with
plans
for
planning,
safety
and
conduct
before,
during
and
after
the
disaster.
Each
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Get
involved
with
this
non-profit
organization
dedicated
to
the
restoration
of
the
Chesapeake
Bay.
Site
contains
descriptions
of
its
programs
plus
an
online
version
of
their
newsletter,
Bay
Journal.
Also
features
information
on
upcoming
events,
the
latest
news,
workshops,
and
the
Alliance's
flag
ship
project,
River
Sojourns.
These
week
long
paddling
and
camping
trips
celebrate
the
rich
history
and
...
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A multimedia public education project designed to raise awareness of the world ocean and the life within it. Find articles on the latest ocean issues, links to resources and audio clips of the radio show Ocean Report. Also features information on SeaWeb programs, such as aquaculture initiatives for both fish and their eggs (caviar), and publications.
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Download this free eBook version of Charles Darwin's famous expedition around the globe from 1831-1836, under the command of Captain Robert FitzRoy. It was on this journey that Darwin visited the Galapagos Islands where he observed the native finches, that led to the development of his highly controversial theory of evolution and natural selection.
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The
Maritimes
magazine,
a
publication
of
University
of
Rhode
Island
Marine
Program,
ceased
publication
after
winter
2000.
But
these
online
issues,
1994-2000,
contain
valuable
references
and
provide
a
historical
record
of
the
Program's
research
contributions.
Articles
explain
URI
marine
research
to
an
audience
including
scientists
and
engineers,
agency
representatives,
students,
general
public,
and
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Online
resource
center,
maintained
by
U.S.G.S.,
provides
information,
data,
links
about
exotic
plants,
invertebrates,
vertebrates,
diseases
and
parasites.
Central
repository
contains
accurate
and
spatially
referenced
biogeographic
accounts
of
alien
aquatic
species.
Search
for
species
by
state,
drainage
area,
citation
in
texts;
find
fact
sheets,
maps
showing
occurrence
in
the
U.S.
Or,
for
each
taxon,
...
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Downloadable
electronic
version
of
a
section
of
a
book
of
the
same
title;
a
naturalist's
approach
to
understanding
the
environment
of
that
region.
A
searchable
summary
includes
brief
introduction,
list
of
headings,
keyword
list,
and
cross-references
to
other
sections.
Benthic
habitats
are
composed
of
a
variety
of
sediment
types
and
are
exposed
to
a
wide
range
of
water
conditions,
leading
to
the
development
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This
online
method
manual
from
EPA
describes
how
to
conduct
estuary
monitoring
programs,
with
step-by-step
guides
for
chemical,
physical
and
biological
sampling
and
data
interpretation.
Also
describes
how
to
plan
and
maintain
a
volunteer
force,
with
tips
on
liability
and
financial
issues,
volunteer
recruiting
training
and
retention.
Addresses
quality
assurance
so
that
results
have
weight.
Provides
...
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