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University
of
Delaware's
January
2000
on-line
expedition
to
study
hydrothermal
vents
in
the
Sea
of
Cortes.
Introduction
to
deep-sea
research
with
in-depth
background,
a
dive
log,
daily
journal,
photos
and
video
clips.
Topics
covered:
deep
sea
geology
and
hydrothermal
vents;
biology
and
chemistry
of
vent
marine
life;
technology
of
the
tools,
submersible
and
research
ship.
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can
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a
resource
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On
this
2003
expedition,
scientists
from
several
institutions
explored
a
hydrothermal
field
on
the
Mid-Atlantic
Ridge,
studying
limestone
formations
and
new
life
forms,
creating
maps
of
this
unique
location.
Overviews
include:
research
objectives,
deep
sea
hot
spring
environments,
seafloor
mapping,
marine
geology,
vent
chemistry,
instrumentation
and
vessel
technology.
Shipboard
life
communicated
through
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A
comprehensive
site
on
Maryland's
Chesapeake
Bay
monitoring,
restoration,
and
education
efforts,
plus
information
on
other
hot
topics
such
as
sea
grasses
and
Pfiesteria.
Site
features
information
on
harmful
algae,
bay
grass
identification,
water
monitoring,
and
a
Life
Guide,
which
describes
the
flora
and
fauna
of
the
Bay.
Site
also
provides
information
on
ways
you
can
help
including
their
Bay
Grasses
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Joint
US
and
France
project,
the
TOPEX-Poseidon
satellites
continuously
measures
sea
surface
height.
Oceans
store
and
transport
solar
heat,
helping
to
keep
Earth's
climate
in
balance.
The
overall
shape
of
the
oceans'
"hills"
and
"valleys"
is
called
ocean
surface
topography,
or
OST.
Precise
knowledge
of
OST
is
essential
to
predict
the
effects
of
catastrophic
storms.
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resources
available
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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,
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A
variety
of
classroom
activities
and
lessons
that
compare
the
world's
oceans.
Activities
included:
The
Gulf
of
Maine,
Satellite
Comparisons,
Design
a
Fish,
What
Migrations,
Incredible
Feasting
of
Whales,
Paddle
to
the
Sea,
and
Ocean
Soundings.
Discover
why
weather
at
identical
latitudes
is
not
always
the
same,
learn
the
different
ways
whales
eat,
and
find
out
the
temperature
difference
between
the
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COSEE-CA is dedicated to creating environments in which collaborations among ocean scientists and K-12 educators flourish. This site provides information on courses, ocean science careers, engaging scientists in educational outreach, and K-12 outreach initiatives. This site also links to the national COSEE website and other CA COSEE resources.
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Real-time
or
archived
data
from
buoy,
ship,
coastal
or
other
observation
networks
worldwide.
Measurements
of
wind
direction
and
speed,
wave
height
and
period,
atmospheric
pressure,
air
and
water
temperature,
and
more.
Select
a
network
and
region
of
interest
to
find
stations
collecting
desired
data.
Learn
about
the
National
Data
Buoy
Center
and
take
a
virtual
tour
of
their
network
and
technology.
Science
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This reporting system is a cooperative project between the NOAA CoastWatch Great Lakes Regional Node located at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory in Ann Arbor and the Great Lakes Sea Grant Network. Access surface temperatures and cloud cover for the Great Lakes. Site also includes links to external Great Lakes resources.
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The
Environmental
Visualization
Program
(EVP)
produces
enhanced
imagery
and
animations
of
environmental
phenomenon
from
satellites
and
other
remote
sensing
technologies,
both
of
which
are
available
on
this
site.
As
part
of
the
NOAA
National
Satellite
and
Information
Service
(NESDIS),
the
EVP
is
committed
to
creating
imagery
that
educate
the
public
about
resource
management,
weather
and
water
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