High school level and higher description of mangroves with pictures. Page is full of fantastic photographs most featuring a descriptive caption. Topics discussed include mangrove reproduction, salt-tolerance, dealing with anoxic water and sediment, and mangrove-associated fauna. Full description.

Comprehensive wetlands information to the general public, the educational community, and government agencies. Though much of the information is California-specific, there is an abundance of location-independent information available. Topics covered include restoration and mitigation, wetlands policy, vernal pools, and the role the state agencies play in wetlands conservation. Site features many links ... Full description.

High school level and higher description of Spartina salt marshes with pictures. Page is full of fantastic photographs most featuring a descriptive caption. Topics discussed include zonation, succession, and the intertidal zone. The habitat's associated flora and fauna are discussed. Organisms of particular interest include: Spartina alterniflora, Spartina patens, Geukenzia demissa, Mytilus edulis, ... Full description.

Teaching about aquatic environments, serving as neutral conveners, and facilitating marine research is the mission of the Gulf of Maine Research Institute. Features hundreds of web pages with information and classroom activities covering: oceans, human impact, weather, satellite imagery, remote sensing, Antarctica, global climate change, lobsters, turtles, marine, freshwater issues and more. The project ... Full description.

Introduction to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, an institution dedicated to inspiring the conservation of the oceans. Links provide extensive information on the history of the establishment, calendar of events, visitor information, news, description of the exhibits, conservation, research, live web casts, and membership information. Resources for teachers and kids include classroom activities and workshops. ... Full description.

An interactive, online tour of Monterey Bay Aquarium's kelp forest exhibit with live images from the Kelp Cam. Kelp forest background information, kelp species profiles and kelp forest animal profiles are covered. Students will enjoy the online interactive activities: a crossword puzzle, tic-tac-toe, critter cards, coloring sheets and games. Special features include a cool facts window, e-postcard, ... Full description.

Stay current with the latest marine conservation issues, plus find information on workshops and job and research opportunities. Access information on the latest research, legislation, and MCBI's latest publications. Learn about marine protected areas, destructive fishing practices, endangered species, and how MCBI is advancing marine science. Features include a photo gallery, links to an abundance ... Full description.

This site includes a wealth of information on the Sydney Aquarium in Australia. It also features a virtual tour of the aquarium, webcams, games, virtual pets, extensive Australian habitats information, and Ask Professor Mullet, a collection of forums where students can ask questions and discuss marine science topics. Full description.

A comprehensive collection of Kingdom Animalia species accounts with information on distributions, natural history, conservation, and economic importance. Site features a wealth of information, pictures, and sounds. Entries are arranged in a taxonomic hierarchy. Educator resources are available for grades K-college, and feature a species account or photo submission section. Full description.

Comprehensive website featuring biofilms and biodiversity. Features a wealth of background information, as well as directions on how to conduct your own biofilm experiments using plexiglass discs (or cd's) to culture communities in your local body of water. Experiments demonstrate how water quality, depth, and biodiversity are linked. If your school is not located near water, data and images from ... Full description.