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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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Developed
and
maintained
by
the
Jason
Education
Project
at
the
Texas
A&M
University,
this
comprehensive
site
has
educational
information
and
activities
on
weather,
foraminifera,
coral
reefs,
satellites,
El
Nino,
ice
ages,
fisheries,
waves,
icebergs
and
currents.
A
wealth
of
student
and
educator
resources
is
available.
Teacher
resources
include
a
crash-course
in
oceanography,
a
section
on
using
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GOOS
is
a
permanent
global
system
for
observations,
modeling
and
analysis
of
marine
and
ocean
variables
to
support
operational
ocean
services
worldwide.
The
GOOS
site
is
strictly
an
informational
page
concerning
GOOS,
its
goals,
the
progress
it
has
made
so
far,
the
groups
involved,
and
its
potential
impacts.
Links
are
available
to
pilot
projects
and
affiliated
programs
that
are
already
underway,
as
...
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These
overviews
of
selected
topics
are
like
mini-courses.
Ichthyology
includes
fish
form
and
anatomy,
taxonomy,
swimming,
senses,
reproduction,
with
good
illustrations.
Coral
reef
fish
ecology
covers
fish
identification,
roles
of
competition
and
predation.
Ecology
unit
offers
definitions,
describes
energy
transfer,
materials
cycling,
niches,
species
diversity.
Coral
reef
covers
coral
biology,
anatomy,
...
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Provides
datasets
(starting
1988)
about
tidal
wetlands
in
Virginia,
human
impacts,
management
practices
and
results
of
management
on
the
resources.
Select
data
by
year,
activity,
watershed,
or
wetland
type.
Good
for
research,
education,
environmental
management/
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Basic information describing the plants, animals, ecosystem, distribution and physical aspects of marshes available in PDF format. The website provides an introduction to the habitat, while the document provides much greater detail. Information is geared towards marshes in Nova Scotia, Canada, however, it is still applicable elsewhere. Site links to additional case studies and habitats.
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Basic information describing the plants, animals, geology, and special features of open water areas available in PDF format. The website provides an introduction to the habitat, while the document provides much greater detail. Information is geared towards the open water off Nova Scotia, Canada, however, it is still applicable elsewhere. Site links to additional case studies and habitats.
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COMPS
consists
of
an
array
of
instrumentation
both
offshore
and
along
Florida's
west
coast,
combined
with
numerical
circulation
models,
and
builds
upon
existing
in-situ
measurements
and
modeling
programs.
In
addition,
COMPS
links
to
the
USF
Remote
Sensing
Laboratory,
which
collects
real-time
satellite
imagery.
Data
and
model
products
are
disseminated
here
in
real-time.
Site
also
includes
links
to
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Ocean.US
was
created
by
the
National
Oceanographic
Partnership
Program
(NOPP)
to
coordinate
the
development
of
an
operational
and
integrated
and
sustained
ocean
observing
system
(IOOS).
The
IOOS
site
includes
detailed
information
on
the
formation
and
organization
of
the
group,
as
well
as
a
calendar
of
workshops
and
events,
development
information,
a
newsletter,
and
all
the
latest
news.
The
site
also
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