Educational resources focusing on understanding of Marine Protected Areas (MPA), their functions, themes and messages. Materials include bibliographies, MPA posters, fact sheets and worksheets. Regional workshops promote MPA issues and concepts. Information exchange options to promote collaboration include: MPA newsletter archives and workshop PowerPoint presentations; announcements for conferences, ... Full description.

The newsletter for COSEE Southeast serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. The newsletter contains feature stories, upcoming events, publications and partner notes. Full description.

Map of NOAA's various research laboratories across the United States. Click on each acronym to explore the 15 different research programs. Text list of programs, as well as links to other NOAA research partners, programs, and branches, are available. Full description.

A one-stop resource for information on most, if not all, environmental/marine science disciplines. Site features WINDandSEA: The Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Internet Locator, where you can access NOAA and external links to all types of web-based information. Site also includes e-journals, numerous maps and modeled data, as well as video from early expeditions. Links to the NOAA websites, photo ... Full description.

The complete legislation regarding United States coastal zone management. Included in the Act is the establishment of the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). Also includes legislation through the amendment, the Coastal Zone Protection Act of 1996. An excellent resource for those studying legislation terminology and concision. Full description.

Site provides detailed information on NOAA's Coastal Zone Management Program, including the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, which created the CZMP and the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. Features include downloadable publications, fact sheet, and guides to responsible outdoor activities, information on funding opportunities for coastal projects, and information on coastal activities, ... Full description.

Site was built in response to the many reference questions that are posed to the library and is meant to make internet searching more efficient for those concerned with oceanic and atmospheric issues, and the general public. Presently WINDandSEA has over 1,000 links to science and policy sites organized by topic and alphabetically within topic. All sites have been reviewed and annotated by NOAA staff. ... Full description.

Unit from Smithsonian multidisciplinary ocean curriculum. Focuses on sources of oil pollution and effects on ocean, marine life and humans. Students predict impacts of an oil spill and plan actions needed to protect and restore habitat and wildlife. Lab activities demonstrate properties of oil. Unit includes: background, instructions for the teacher, forms for student activities, discussion questions; ... Full description.

Multidisciplinary activity guide offers introduction to Chesapeake Bay, its habitats and inhabitants. Discusses threats to the Bay and suggests ways teachers and students can contribute to Bay restoration. Lessons cover: watershed and water resources; Bay habitats; food web; biodiversity and adaptations for survival; human uses of the Bay and its resources. Good line drawings. Targets K-3 learners. ... Full description.

Part of a set of multidisciplinary lesson plans from the Smithsonian, this lesson plan examines the marine environment and how human activities can upset the delicate balance. Includes downloadable student activities, and tips on engaging students. Background material and most of the materials are provided. The "Resources" link provides an abundance of additional information, in the form of links ... Full description.