Student activity regarding phytoplankton blooms and their effects on the ecosystem. Students will obtain and analyze data on the variables that influence the spring phytoplankton bloom from buoy monitoring stations in the Gulf of Maine. Activity includes background information, step by step instructions, additional resources, and activity extensions. Full description.

National Ocean Service (NOS) scientists collect, study, predict and disseminate information about tides and water levels. Tutorial introduces the causes and variations of tides and currents, their impacts on human activities, navigation and organisms. Lesson plans include data for classroom activities, as well as resource links and teacher guides. A NSTA SciLinks selected site. Full description.

Defines geodesy and introduces the National Geodetic Survey. View a tutorial on the history, elements and modern methods of geodesy. Applications of mapping are illustrated: determining land boundaries and shorelines; improving transportation and navigation safety. Lesson plans include tutorials, data for classroom mapping activities, resource links and teacher guides. A NSTA SciLinks selected site. ... Full description.

This is the COSEE center for ocean science integration and outreach in the southeastern U.S. This site includes information educator professional development, student opportunities, external resources, a communications portal, and more. This site also features current research, monitoring, and management initiatives taking place in the area. Full description.

Visit this site on the underwater habitat/laboratory called Aquarius located in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Take an interactive virtual tour, see images from inside and outside Aquarius, or get lesson plans about the physics of underwater diving or seven other topics. Additional features include aquanaut profiles, expedition journals, frequently asked questions, and the Aquarius user's ... Full description.

The Earth Exploration Toolbook (EET) provides step-by-step instructions for using Earth science datasets and software tools in educational settings. Full description.

A web portal to real-time, GIS-based coastal observations and NOAA forecasts. Select location and specify: meteorology, oceanography, river, water quality or other observations; tidal predictions, weather or ocean condition forecasts. You can choose in situ or remote sensing data collection systems, overlap different types of observations and forecast information on a single map, compare several data ... Full description.

Here, scientists from Rutgers University pull together data from satellites, coastal radars and underwater weather stations, process it, and post it on the Cool Room for you to use to make the most of NJ's coastal resources. Site gives oceanographic data for use by fishermen, boaters, swimmers, surfers, and divers, and includes activities for kids. The Cool Room classroom allows teachers to seamlessly ... Full description.

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, ... Full description.

Access to over 160 lesson plans developed by scientists and educators during NOAA's 2001-2004 Ocean Explorer field seasons. Search by grade level, geographical region, subject, specific expedition, or keyword. Lessons correspond with a NOAA exploration, can be supplemented with daily mission logs, images and video. They include: Learning Objectives, Background Information, Evaluations, Extensions, ... Full description.