A very detailed article on the characteristics of waves and wave behavior. It discusses the influence waves have on the marine environment and the global climate, the physics of wave motion, the interactions between waves and wind, wave...

Smithsonian Institution presents ?Ocean Planet: Interdisciplinary Marine Science Activities?. Through this series of six interdisciplinary lessons, young scholars will look at such things as the organisms in different marine ecosystems,...

In this lesson, students read a case study and debate the pros and cons of a Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the region. Then they select a Marine Protected Area and develop and present a management plan for it.

In this thorough site, you will find lots of teacher resources including marine environmental issues.

Seven species of marine turtles navigate the oceans. Six of these seven species are considered endangered. Learn about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 and a little about these ancient animals and the threats to their existence.

An historic agreement was signed to establish the largest freshwater reserve in the world, on the largest lake in the world, Lake Superior. This is Canada's first National Marine Conservation Area. Learn about this and the many species...

Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.

This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...

This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.

Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the marine iguana with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.

Get an overview of the problems facing marine turtles. What is threatening them, and what actions can you take to solve this problem.

Has links to all of the national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas in Canada.

The NOAA Fisheries gives a brief overview of the conservation efforts, threat, and the status of the seven marine turtle species. Be sure to click on the individual species to get more information.

Resource that gives information on the diet, range, relatives of the blue whale. Conservation notes and cool facts are also included. There are links to similar information on dozens of other types of marine life.

Thorough reference tool explores the mollusk with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on ecology, history, behavior, evolution, conservation, and external links. The mollusk image is no longer available.

Extensive resource examines spiny rayed fishes with a description, pictures, and maps. Includes facts on habitat, history, behavior, conservation, and external links.

This lesson takes students on a virtual field trip to the coral reefs of Palau where they will explore amazing underwater cities found near a remote network of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Learn all about an ecosystem of symbiosis....

NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation oversees the conservation of United States coastal and marine habitats. Learn about the different projects they have undertaken and supported, what the work involves, and why it is so...

Listing of various fact sheets created and published through the Long Island Sound Study. Topics include How Low Dissolved Oxygen Conditions Affect Marine Life in LI, Impact of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition on Long Island Sound, Sound...

A very good introduction to the discipline. Provides details on how it is different from land-based archaeology, how wreck sites are investigated, issues regarding "treasure" wrecks, conservation, and much more.

Learn how these ocean animals were discovered and what is now being done to protect them.

An organized snapshot of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out some biological information as well as the conservation status about this marine reptile.

From Shore to Sea: To survive in cold ocean environments an organism's body must be adapted to life under water. A body will cool very quickly when in contact with water. The body shape of an organism is one adaptation that helps to...

Discover useful information about humpback whales including description, behavior, evolution, communication, range, habitat, diet, mating, and conservation status.