Comprehensive resource concerning the problems and concerns of the world's oceans. Site includes information on upcoming events, news, and the editor's top picks for ocean resources. Includes links for educators, scientists, and students alike. Is a wealth of information regarding marine environmental protection, fisheries and ecosystems, climate change, ocean observing and monitoring, coastal area ... Full description.

A one-stop-shop that addresses the submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) habitat requirements, current research, relationship between SAV and water quality and SAV and living resources. Site features links to aerial photography and modeled data, as well as groups who focus on restoring this integral resource. Provides lists of publications where the reader can gain a tremendous amount of information ... Full description.

Information from the Seagrass Ecosystems Research Lab in south Florida. An abundance of information is at your fingertips. Follow the recent research links to view modeled data from all over southern Florida and the Florida Keys. The information links feature sights loaded with publications and research information, and even a dichotomous key for Florida SAV. Also featured is a video where you can ... Full description.

Resources for student independent research and extracurricular activities. Provides links to: science fair project help; science laboratory supply companies; ocean science topic content websites; online data; ask a scientist services; summer programs; and field trips. Virginia resources are emphasized. Full description.

Collection of nine classroom activities that focus on human impact on the environment. Topics include: oil spills; oil consumption; oil tanker size; greenhouse effect; salt water incursion; ozone hole and its affect on the food web; and zebra mussels. Each activity provides list of materials needed, background information, and procedure. Full description.

Visually appealing site includes background information on ocean organisms, teaching activities, quizzes, and underwater photography and filmmaking. Topics covered include: Gulf of California organisms, open ocean animals, venomous organisms, nocturnal species, whales, sharks, reef creatures, and sea stars. Created as an accompanying resource to the Secrets of the Ocean Realm video series, the information ... Full description.

Basic information describing the plants, animals, ecosystem, distribution and physical aspects of rocky shores is available in PDF format. Diagrams illustrating rocky shore zonation are included. Full description.

Provides and organizes internet resources to support, enhance and extend effective environmental education. Educators can find links to lesson plans, professional development, software, distance education, and more. Students can access pages concerning most environmental disciplines, higher education, special programs, including summer opportunities, and competitions. Job and grant opportunities information ... Full description.

Advice on how scientists, and students, should approach preparing professional conference and science fair posters. Guidelines include what makes a great poster, how to make one, font choices, and poster layout. An excellent resource for all who need to present their research via a poster. Full description.

Homepage of the South Carolina Marine Educators Association (SCMEA), the SC chapter of the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA). Access information on upcoming conferences, teacher awards, scholarships, and grants, as well as becoming a member. The "Links for Teachers" section includes external links for teacher resources around the country. Full description.