Science for Kids
Science Kids: Earth Videos: Learn About Earth's Oceans
Learn about how the world's oceans were created from the birth of the Earth, as well as from thousands of comets that struck it. (Length: 3 min. 46 sec.)
PBS
Pbs Nova: Extreme Cave Diving
Follow a team of scientists as they explore underwater caves, in the Bahamas, that formed during the last Ice Age. They are one of the least explored and most dangerous places on earth. [01:23:00] (9 February 2010)
NOAA
Noaa: Food, Water and Medicine From the Sea
This video explores the beneficial medicines, foods and water that can be obtained from the sea. Two enrichment activities are also available.
Monterey Institute for Technology and Education
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Ocean Pollution
This learning module explores the effects trash, toxins, oil and sound pollution are having on our oceans. Includes two short videos along with a brief exploration and two interactives. A brief assessment follows each interactive.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Sharks & Shorelines
Discover what has been found out about coastal ecosystems by tagging sharks and other marine animals. [3:56]
Other
Harvard Medical School: Once Upon a Tide
A ten-minute video on the critical importance of the oceans for sustaining life on Earth, presented as a modern day fable. Includes lesson plans and links to additional resources.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Google Ocean?
An interview with Sylvia Earle from National Geographic and John Hanke from Google. They discuss the latest release of Google Earth which lets one explore the oceans. Aired Feb. 6, 2009 [17:47 min]
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Fact Tracker: Dolphins and Sharks
This video [0:53] checks information included in the fiction book entitled Magic Tree House #9: Dolphins at Daybreak by Mary Pope Osborne. The book Fact Tracker: Dolphins and Sharks, the nonfiction companion written by Will Osborne and...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Open Ocean Jellies
Learn about ocean health and the growth of jellyfish populations in a sea turtle documentary from the PBS, Nature series, in this video podcast. [1:55]
Other
Ap Digital: Heat Dome Effect
Video teaches about the Heat Dome Effect, what causes it, and how temperatures are affected. [0:57]
Crash Course
Crash Course Kids 30.2: The Life Hydrologic
Head down into the ocean to see what habitats await there. The ocean has layers and the types of things we encounter there change the deeper we go. [4:41]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: State of the Oceans
We depend on them for food, recreation, and more -- so why do we treat our oceans so badly? In this hour, Ira and guests take a look at the state of the world's ocean ecosystems. The prognosis isn't good -- but is it hopeless?
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Arctic Grades
NOAA has issued 2010 Arctic Report Card. If you were its parent, what would you do? [2:18]
California Academy of Sciences
Ca Academy of Sciences: Bio Inspiration: Gecko Adhesive
Bio-inspiration is when engineers and scientists look to nature for ideas. Locally, researchers at UC Berkeley are developing an uber-adhesive based on a gecko's feet. [3:44]
Other
Youtube: Continents and Oceans Movie
A walk through the continents, oceans, and countries with a few extra notable facts about population, language, size, and more. [5:38]
Other
Xoax.net: Continents and Oceans
This children's educational video teaches kids basic geography via the continents and oceans of the world. [1:52]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Its Budget Sunk, Undersea Lab May Have to Surface
Now that federal funds have dried up, Florida's Aquarius undersea lab faces an uncertain future.
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Desktop Diaries: Sylvia Earle
A moray eel, a flock of geese, and a shrunken head are just a few of things found in and around Her Deepness' office.