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University
of
Delaware's
January
2000
on-line
expedition
to
study
hydrothermal
vents
in
the
Sea
of
Cortes.
Introduction
to
deep-sea
research
with
in-depth
background,
a
dive
log,
daily
journal,
photos
and
video
clips.
Topics
covered:
deep
sea
geology
and
hydrothermal
vents;
biology
and
chemistry
of
vent
marine
life;
technology
of
the
tools,
submersible
and
research
ship.
Teachers
can
access
a
resource
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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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Describes
geology,
water
circulation,
and
significance
of
estuaries,
profiles
estuaries
on
different
continents.
For
Narragansett
Bay,
background
on:
history
of
use
by
different
cultures;
modern
management
issues
like
navigation,
shipping,
fisheries,
development,
pollution,
invasive
species
and
recreation.
Virtual
field
trip
by
depth
with
representative
and
real
time
data;
marine
life
slide
show
and
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On
this
2003
expedition,
scientists
from
several
institutions
explored
a
hydrothermal
field
on
the
Mid-Atlantic
Ridge,
studying
limestone
formations
and
new
life
forms,
creating
maps
of
this
unique
location.
Overviews
include:
research
objectives,
deep
sea
hot
spring
environments,
seafloor
mapping,
marine
geology,
vent
chemistry,
instrumentation
and
vessel
technology.
Shipboard
life
communicated
through
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These
very
complete
and
teacher-friendly
lesson
plans
target
the
New
Jersey
(Atlantic)
coast,
but
most
could
be
easily
adapted
to
other
regions.
Topics
covered:
beach
profiling;
beach
zonation;
horseshoe
crabs;
hermit
crabs;
fish
anatomy;
mollusks;
sea
shells;
estuaries;
currents;
seafloor
mapping;
water
quality;
water
clarity;
oxygen;
pH;
plankton;
salinity;
food
web;
marshes.
Plans
include:
objectives;
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A
comprehensive
site
on
Maryland's
Chesapeake
Bay
monitoring,
restoration,
and
education
efforts,
plus
information
on
other
hot
topics
such
as
sea
grasses
and
Pfiesteria.
Site
features
information
on
harmful
algae,
bay
grass
identification,
water
monitoring,
and
a
Life
Guide,
which
describes
the
flora
and
fauna
of
the
Bay.
Site
also
provides
information
on
ways
you
can
help
including
their
Bay
Grasses
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Online curriculum guides for K-12 with over 324 activities related to wetlands, coastal waters, and water resources. Each grade section (K-2, 3-5, 5-8, and 9-12) is divided into five chapters: Introduction to Water, Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment, Surface Water Resources, Ground Water Resources, and Wetlands and Coastal Waters.
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GLOBE
is
a
worldwide
hands-on,
primary
and
secondary
school-based
education
and
science
program.
Programs
provides
students
with
the
opportunity
to
conduct
scientific
experiments,
report
their
data,
and
collaborate
with
scientists.
For
educators,
GLOBE
training
workshops,
teacher
guides,
videos,
help
desk,
and
contact
with
other
teachers,
students,
and
scientists.
Site
provides
access
to
data,
partnership
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Peer-reviewed
activities
for
grades
6-12
as
well
as
non-traditional
educational
venues
are
available.
Each
activity
has
been
correlated
to
National
Science
and
Social
Studies
Educational
Standards.
Activities
cover
topics
including
sustainable
fishing
methods,
bycatch,
fishing
technologies,
aquaculture
practices,
and
costs
and
benefits
related
to
fisheries
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aquaculture
production.
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link
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Through
linked
programs
of
stewardship,
education,
and
research,
the
NERRS
enhances
informed
management
and
scientific
understanding
of
the
nation's
estuarine
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coastal
habitats.
Includes
information
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monitoring
(water
quality,
weather,
nutrients,
etc.),
restoration,
invasive
species,
fellowships,
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much
more.
With
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all
over
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U.S.,
educators
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an
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