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, ... Full description.

These lesson plans in life sciences, physical science, chemistry and engineering link to projects of NOAA's Aquarius undersea research station. Topics include the: impacts of buoyancy, pressure and light on underwater research; effects of physical oceanography on coral reefs; effects of water temperature on the coral/zooxanthellae symbiosis; engineering of AUVs; fish survey techniques; chemical ecology; ... Full description.

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 ... Full description.

Lesson plan defines dichotomous key and its role in classification. Students learn how to make a key and identify important organisms from a biofilm community in Chesapeake Bay. An interactive, online key with photos and species profiles challenges students to identify 8 invertebrates and an interactive quiz helps them test their understanding. Designed for use with the MD Sea Grant "Biofilms & ... Full description.

This site offers excellent information about non-indigenous species invading aquatic ecosystems across the US. Explains terms and issues, reviews impacts of exotic species on the environment and economy, provides case studies. Species profiles for invasive plants, invertebrates and vertebrates contain photos, descriptions, geographical information, controls, education resources and related links. ... Full description.

Published in April, August, and December each year, the CJS publishes articles, research notes, and book reviews pertinent to the Caribbean region. The emphasis is on botany, zoology, ecology, conservation biology and management, geology, archeology, and paleontology. Site provides access to archived issues and information on subscriptions, submitting a publication, and obtaining a CD-ROM containing ... Full description.

Institution mission: to increase the public's knowledge and appreciation of Virginia's marine environment and inspire commitment to preserve its existence. Site provides information on schedules, events, programs, ocean excursions, news, membership and prices. Resources include both on- and off-site options, outreach, and programs to supplement curriculum at every grade. Abundant links to informative ... Full description.

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, ... Full description.

Located in Halifax, this museum introduces Nova Scotia's natural history, including geology, paleontology, terrestrial and marine habitats, plants, insects, birds, mammals, environmental issues, and more. Special exhibits change seasonally. Teachers can arrange on-site or virtual visits for their classroom, check out museum kits, or request educator workshops, all outlined in a teacher resource guide. ... Full description.

Natural history information on some of the organisms found on soft-bottoms mainly in the coasts of Washington. Good pictures and highlights on common invertebrates and plants species, with scientific names provided. Special emphasis on evolutionary adaptations of feeding and other interesting physiological issues. Information on sampling devices also included. Full description.