An informational resource for marine science educators, those both in the classroom and out of the classroom. Information such as membership, regional chapters, upcoming conferences, scholarships, educator awards, grants, and much more are available. Sign up for Scuttlebutt, the premiere marine science educator's listserv and for a small fee, join NMEA, as well as your local chapter. Full description.

Scripps' new e-magazine "explorations" informs and educates the public, alumni, the scientific community, and Scripps' friends and supporters about ongoing research and events. Readers can sign up to receive a free monthly e-mail from "explorations" featuring the latest in exciting Scripps Oceanography ocean and earth science stories. The explorations website also includes slideshows, podcasts, and ... Full description.

Located in Moss Landing, California, MBARI is a non-profit, private oceanographic research institute, dedicated to the development of state-of-the-art equipment, instrumentation, systems and methods for scientific research in the deep waters of the ocean. Site features a wealth of information on current and past research, expeditions, data, and more. Data section includes downloadable data sets, photographs, ... Full description.

Extensive resource on marine science education. Educator topics include web resources, field trips, classroom activities, professional development opportunities, and contact information for scientists, education specialists, and other marine science experts. Student resources include information on summer camps, mentorships, science fairs, and an "ask a scientist" feature. Site also includes links ... Full description.

Site features examples of what can be done with the IRI/LDEO Climate Data Library. Simple and technical applications are demonstrated. Tutorials, question and answer section, and introduction to Ingrid, a Post-Script-based computer language are available. Full description.

CenGOOS operates a clearinghouse of buoys in the central Gulf of Mexico. Mousing over the buoys on the map reveals ownership and location information. Clicking on the buoy opens a new window complete with data profile. CenGOOS operates one buoy in the Gulf. Measured parameters of the CenGOOS buoy include air and water temperature, wind speed and direction, humidity, barometric pressure, salinity, ... Full description.

The CLEO Program offers educational modules that consist of three segments: background information of the science behind the instrument, a classroom experiment, and a teacher's section. Students plot and manipulate the data, and witness events live on the internet via a Coral Cam. Links to further reference and educational materials are also available. Module topics include coral spawning, coral bleaching, ... Full description.

Only facility housing complete collection of Sea Grant funded work. An archive and lending library for reprints, books, reports, maps, newsletters, handbooks, videos, CD-roms and computer programs regarding: oceanography; marine education; aquaculture; fisheries; limnology; coastal zone management; marine recreation and law. Lends documents worldwide, aiding scientists, teachers, students, fishermen ... Full description.

Examine the relationships between volcanic events and the chemistry and biology of hydrothermal vents on the undersea volcano Axial: daily expedition logs, curriculum materials that seek to solve an underwater mystery, photographs and fly-through video. Site also features highly-interactive dives to the seafloor (requires free Shockwave plugin). Full description.

A collection of Great Lakes resources approved by COSEE-GL. Activities employ several different media, including the internet, literature supplements, and case study packets. Topics include exotic, or nonindigenous, species, cargo shipping, water movement, biodiversity, and much more. Full description.