On-line expeditions explores the ocean depths by introducing deep-sea research with interactive features, photos, audio and video clips and middle/high school classroom participation. The topics covered include deep sea geology and hydrothermal vents; history of deep-sea exploration and technology; hydrography and chemical oceanography; marine life and more. Teachers can access a resource guide and ... Full description.

The Coastal Ocean Observing Center at UNH collaborates with GoMOOS and WHOI, and collects data via satellite, buoys, and boats throughout the Gulf of Maine. The COOA site features introductory information on ocean observing, real time data, and an education and outreach section which features tutorials, activities, professional development information, a glossary, and much more. Full description.

A variety of classroom activities and lessons on Antarctica from the Gulf of Maine Aquarium, including: Coping with the Cold, Blubber Glove, Salt Concentration, Penguin Adaptation, Chick Die-Off, Changes in Antarctic Ice, and Creating Plankton. Discover how penguins are the "litmus paper of the sea," see satellite imagery of the changing ice formations around Antarctica, and learn how animals can ... Full description.

Intute provides free access to high quality internet resources for students, researchers and practitioners in the physical sciences, specifically in: astronomy, chemistry, earth sciences, materials science, physics, and general science. Available information includes lecture notes, text book chapters, tutorials, government publications, theses, and more. PSIgate also features scientific timelines, ... Full description.

An excellent source of real-time data for the South Atlantic Bight. The data include: wind, meteorological, and oceanographic data, wave and tide data, irradiance and backscatter data, and current data. For most measures, data are available for both the surface and bottom. The site also features archived web cam videos and a highlight reel. Also available are detailed figures that diagram the SABSOON ... Full description.

This portal, maintained by AAAS, provides links to all manner of marine science resources: galleries of photos and other media; directories; maps; educational tools; marine science programs and organizations; US and international ocean policies; publications. Also features calendars of scientific events and meetings, press releases on current marine scientific news, events and reports. Full description.

A sub-page of the Caribbean Conservation Corporation & Sea Turtle Survival League, this site includes information on how to download a free educator's guide for the sea turtle migration-tracking education program (is a cost if you need it mailed). Also information on the project background, how satellite telemetry works, and the current tracking projects. Here, you can download data and maps to ... Full description.

The VIMS data buoy provides real-time data including air and water temperature, water salinity, chlorophyll, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and water current and wave information for the York River at Gloucester Point, Virginia. The buoy is one piece of a long-term project to provide real-time data for accurate predictions of ecosystem processes in Lower Chesapeake Bay. Full description.

Online Ocean Studies has been developed by the AMS for undergraduate institutions to license and offer in local-national teaching partnerships. The course, focusing on the use of real-world ocean data and investigations, examines the world ocean with an Earth system perspective. The AMS, in cooperation with NOAA, is inviting minority-serving institutions to join the effort to provide student access ... Full description.

Contains information on REEF, an organization devoted to preserving marine life through education, research and involvement. It includes a fish gallery with images and information on a variety of tropical fish. Membership provides reduced-cost dive trips all over the world to conduct observational research while diving. New data is added daily from volunteers world-wide and is available for download ... Full description.