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Learn
more
about
the
historic
voyage
of
the
H.M.S.
Challenger.
Scientists
from
all
disciplines
set
out
on
December
21,
1872
for
a
four
year
research
cruise
to
map
the
sea
and
its
contents.
This
voyage
paved
the
way
for
the
development
of
marine
biology,
as
we
know
it
today.
Site
contains
information
on
the
instrumentation
and
laboratories
used
during
the
voyage
and
some
of
the
important
scientists
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Provides water quality data from the San Francisco Bay. Explains data with a glossary of technical terms, description of sampling program and methods, sample displays of data, visual displays of sampling results and more. Data available from 1963 to the present. Scatter plots and seasonal change analysis also available.
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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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Excellent
site
by
Bigelow
Laboratory
presents
seasonal
data
from
the
Gulf
of
Maine,
introduces
principles
and
technologies
of
oceanographic
research.
Measurements
of
ocean
temperature,
salinity,
chlorophyll,
plus
research
cruise
logs
and
scientists'
insights,
are
used
in
data
analysis
activities.
Investigates
phytoplankton
productivity,
seasonal
layering
and
mixing
of
Gulf
water,
diversity
of
marine
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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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Website
of
Ridge
2000,
a
long-term
program
of
scientific
research
on
mid-ocean
ridges
and
other
tectonic
spreading
centers.
This
extensive
website
offers
information
for
educators,
scientists,
students,
and
the
general
public.
Each
section
contains
background
material,
the
latest
news
and
information,
and
countless
images.
Also
includes
information
on
student
competitions,
teacher
workshops,
lessons
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MarineBio.org
is
an
evolving
online
tribute
to
all
ocean
life,
marine
biology,
and
marine
conservation.
Find
out
about
fascinating
marine
species,
get
involved
in
ocean
conservation,
explore
dynamic
research
and
daily
marine
life
news.
This
comprehensive
site
contains
a
wealth
of
information
including
species
profiles,
links
to
research
journals,
ocean
fact
sheets,
information
on
marine
science
education
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This user-friendly site provides access to ONR's Cyberscientist. Educators and students can ask questions or read archived ones. Archived Cybermail is searchable and browse-able. Site also provides help on choosing and beginning research papers and science projects. Links are available to other ONR modules, including oceanography and space science, and teacher resources.
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Water
issues
and
concerns
are
in
the
headlines
and
at
the
forefront
of
national
and
international
discussion.
Your
tour
will
be
interdisciplinary
incorporating
physical,
social,
cultural,
economic,
legal
and
institutional
perspectives.
This
course
may
be
taken
for
credit
or
out
of
general
interest,
anywhere
in
the
world.
Site
features
course
information,
logistical
information,
and
an
general
syllabus.
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