The information collected from sensors, buoys, satellites, autonomous ocean-going vehicles, gliders, and land-based instruments is sent via telemetry to a data manager that relays it out over the Internet where scientists, resource managers, educators, students and the public can view and use it. This site describes the major components of ocean observing systems and provides additional observing ... Full description.

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. Full description.

The COSEE-NE seeks to strengthen the New England region's capacity to develop and provide high-quality ocean science education in both formal and informal settings by understanding the needs of, working with, and facilitating interactions among educators, researchers, and the public. This Site features information on what makes a good resource, recent activities, some of which include downloadable ... Full description.

A collection of Great Lakes resources approved by COSEE-GL. Activities employ several different media, including the internet, literature supplements, and case study packets. Topics include exotic, or nonindigenous, species, cargo shipping, water movement, biodiversity, and much more. Full description.

This complete lab activity features objectives, color diagrams, materials list, set up and experiment instructions, expected results, and conclusions. The procedure was created by scientists, university professors, and public school teachers. Full description.

The New England Center for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE-NE) educators' page links to education initiatives for both classroom teachers and non traditional educators, such as those who teach in an aquarium setting. Also featuring upcoming activities, this site includes a link to resources which includes grant information, contact information for COSEE-NE, and lesson plans. Full description.

A comprehensive, interdisciplinary K-8 curriculum designed to be used by the whole school over the entire school year. Teacher training available through a summer institute, in-services, and customized site-based consulting. School year ends with a week- or month-long Ocean Immersion event with guest speakers, field trips and special projects. Full description.

COSEE-OS is a targeted pilot program with the long-term goal of helping the COSEE Network reach rural and inland audiences. COSEE-OS creates and evaluates a series of interconnected tools and techniques designed to broaden understanding of oceans in the context of the earth and solar systems. The foundation of the program is: educator-researcher team building, showcasing ocean systems, evaluation ... Full description.

COSEE SouthEast held a symposium to develop strategies to provide a more diverse ocean sciences workforce and ocean literate public. Symposium tasks were to identify researchers who work with underrepresented populations, identify educators who work with underrepresented populations, and identify appropriate resources for underrepresented populations. Full description.

SEACOOS is a collaborative university partnership that collects, manages, and disseminates integrated regional ocean observations and information products for the coasts of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. The site offers a multitude of classroom activities, including Seamaven, an interactive introduction to ocean observing systems, and COOS 101, an ocean observing system primer. ... Full description.