Located in Beaverton, Oregon, CCALMR addresses, through advances in scientific understanding, technology and education, society's need to manage increased development and manipulation of coasts and land-margins while preserving and enhancing their environmental integrity, and protecting human populations from natural and man-made hazards. Site provides information on faculty, graduate programs, and ... Full description.

This in-depth site defines sound and describes its measurement, behavior in water, and importance to marine life and humans. Extensive audio gallery includes examples of sound production by invertebrates, fishes, marine mammals. Human uses of underwater sound and the technology and applications of acoustic equipment are explained. Profiles of researchers in physical oceanography, marine biology, engineering ... Full description.

With graphics and a brief video clip, the Coriolis effect is concisely and effectively explained. This site is part of the WW2010 Project and features current weather data and detailed explanatory/instructional material as well as curricular materials, archived products and case studies. Full description.

Collection of seven classroom activities that focus on satellite technology. Topics include: coordinated universal time (UTC); satellite pass prediction; satellite design; satellite orbits; satellite launching; and, use of satellites in at-sea rescues. Each activity provides list of materials needed, background information, and procedure. Full description.

A joint project between the University of Washington and The Northwest School in Seattle to enhance the links between the teaching of physics, math, and physical oceanography by utilizing scientific data. Site features some physics curriculum materials, graphic animations, as well as some project ideas/directions, and a virtual flight through the Endeavor Ridge. Full description.

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. Full description.

GLOBE is a worldwide hands-on, primary and secondary school-based education and science program. Programs provides students with the opportunity to conduct scientific experiments, report their data, and collaborate with scientists. For educators, GLOBE training workshops, teacher guides, videos, help desk, and contact with other teachers, students, and scientists. Site provides access to data, partnership ... Full description.

Lessons and activities from the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (formerly Gulf of Maine Aquarium), focused on hurricanes, El Nino, fog, and volcanic eruptions. Emphasis on important hurricanes of the past. Resources include lessons, guides for simple experiments, and a student weather network. Downloadable materials and additional webpages also provided. Full description.

Access weather and water level observations for stations across coastal United States and the Great Lakes. Follow the "CO-OPS Website" link for tide predictions, additional weather-related observations, publications, and much more. Historical data is available for download. Site provides emergency information when a station's water level exceeds normal and is activated into Storm Surge mode. Full description.

A comprehensive lesson on what causes tides, current and past techniques for predicting tides, how and why water level is measured, and the challenges of measuring water currents. Site provides additional links to other NOAA tide resources. Full description.