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. Educational resources available ... Full description.

Classroom activities based on how scientists study active volcanoes on the deep ocean floor. Activities include: locating an earthquake epicenter, recording geological and biological information during an ocean floor traverse, creating cross-section profiles of the ocean floor, and graphing seafloor data. Resources include videos and teacher guides. Full description.

This is the site to go to for information about Alvin, the deep submergence vehicle. Describes the history of Alvin, dive statistics, dive logs, dive site viewer, publication, and photos. Students will love the interactive Alvin simulator. Also available are a user manual, observer information, and cruise planning tips. An excellent marine technology resource. Full description.

Collection of seven classroom activities that focus on mapping and navigation. Topics include: sensory remote sensing; maps and globes; coded signals; satellite imagery resolution; color imagery; visible and infrared imagery; sea turtle tracking; and locating the Titanic. Each activity provides list of materials needed, background information, and procedure. Full description.

Collection of seven classroom activities that focus on mapping and navigation. Topics include: map projections; maps and globes; navigation by triangulation; compass directions; map making and map following; satellite height; and latitude and longitude. Each activity provides list of materials needed, background information, and procedure. Full description.

In the mid-1980s, the RIM Program was established to quantify loads and long-term trends in concentrations of nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus, and suspended material entering the tidal part of the Chesapeake Bay Basin from its nine major tributaries. Site features information on sampling methods, water chemistry, publications, links, glossary, and a bibliography of valuable resources. Site ... Full description.

Collaboration of fifteen federal agencies to provide leadership and coordination of national oceanographic research and education initiatives. Goals include: an Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS); promotion of lifelong ocean education; modernize of ocean infrastructure and enhance of technology development; and foster interagency partnerships. Site has funding announcements and requests for ... Full description.

COSEE-MA's goal is to integrate research and education programs to encourage lifelong learning experiences for everyone. They especially want to reach out to K-12 educators, students (K-16), coastal managers, families, and underserved audiences. The site features information for all of the above audiences, as well as the latest news and upcoming events. Full description.

Teachers of all grades can use these projects to enhance their science curriculum through use of the Internet. Many projects utilize real time data, others draw from primary/historical information sources. In collaborative projects, students from around the world contribute data for comparison. Each project includes a brief description, teacher guide, standards, classroom activities, data source links, ... Full description.

OurLake allows access to surface water quality data collected remotely on Central New York State?s lakes and tributaries. Useful for education, scientists, and the general public, this web site includes Near-Real-Time (NRT) data, detailed section describing the parameters that are measured, how these parameters are measured, and suggestions on how the measurements may be interpreted and utilized by ... Full description.