NC State University
Nc State University: Carolina Coastal Science
Explore the Carolina coast with this innovative science site. You'll be asked to investigate issues concerning the fate of a resort threatened by coastal erosion, to judge whether or not it is worth the time and effort to save a...
Untamed Science
Untamed Science: Biology: World Biomes: Coastal Oceans Biome
Explore photos, watch video clips, and learn about the aquatic biome located above the continental shelf. [8:37]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Coastal Communities Collection
This collection features videos that describe . ECHO members include people from Alaska Native Heritage Center and North Slope Borough ECHO Project in Alaska; Bishop Museum in Hawai'i; New Bedford ECHO Project and Peabody Essex Museum in...
USA Today
Usa Today: Natural Attractions in the Coastal Range Region
This article provides travel tips for places to visit in the Coastal Range region.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Coastal Ecosystems
Students are introduced to the various marine environments, their unique formations, origin and identifying characteristics.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Bringing Coastal Dead Zones Back to Life
Increased amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous are leading to "dead" areas on our coastlines. Delve into the details and how to get involved with stopping this from happening.
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Coastal Arts Online Gallery
An interesting site filled with pictures of artwork from the Pacific Northwest coast. Great examples of masks, prints, paintings, carvings, totem poles, and much more!
Other
Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies
This site advocates education through experience in the field. It offers hiking and boating tours, as well as teacher resources.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Indigenous Saami in Northern Coastal Sweden
The Saami people of Sweden are the focus of study for this Smithsonian research team. There are photos of Saami archaeological sites and descriptions of their cultural practices. Links for further research are provided.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Facts on Coastal Tourism
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration surveys coastal travel and tourism, which is the largest industry, employer, and foreign-revenue earner in the United States.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Plantation Agriculture: Coastal Rice
Brief description of coastal rice plantations in the late 18th and early 19th centuries from the National Park Service.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Coastal Processes and the Continental Margin
Events affecting the continental margin off Washington State are presented. This article comes from the "Thompson Times," an onboard newspaper from the UW's primary research vessel, the Thomas Thompson.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Coastal Pollution
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How pollution creates dead zones in the ocean.
Read Works
Read Works: Coastal Drilling in Sunny California
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about off-shore drilling and the need for alternate energy sources. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Java Applets for Coastal Engineer
If you have a browser that supports Java, you may find this site interesting. A series of Applets allow you to investigate wave generation and behavior.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Pacific Coastal Mountain Icefields and Tundra
Describes the geography of this ecoregion, its biodiversity, its excellent conservation status, the parks and wilderness areas within its boundaries, potential threats, and organizations working to ensure its protection. (Updated August...
University of Maryland
Coastal & Marine Environments: Transgressions & Regressions
These are lecture notes for a course in historical geology. They look at different types of coastlines where marine and terrestrial environments interact and the geological characteristics of each, followed by a discussion of...
Other
Marsh Mission Coastal Correspondent
Follow CC and Rhea as they take their houseboat on a 1,000 mile journey through the wetlands of South Louisiana. Their mission is to document the beauty of the marsh and raise awareness of the problems that are destroying the beautiful...
BBC
Bbc News: Early Humans Followed the Coast
The theory of coastal migration of early Americans down the coast of California has been gaining much consideration. Read about some of the evidence supporting this theory.
Other
Florida Historical Resources: Florida's Maritime Heritage Trail
Florida's natural and cultural coastal has left a legacy of remains and reminders of the past. Divided into 6 themes, each includes a number of places to visit or learn about, and each place features pictures, a historical narrative, a...
US Geological Survey
U.s. Department of Interior: Lake Pontchartrain Basin Lessons
An entire unit regarding the wetlands of the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Students can find comparisons or relationships between elevation, vegetation, soils, geologic formations, rainfall, pollution, public land use, coastal wetlands,...
NOAA
Noaa: National Ocean Service Education: Estuaries
Illustrated tutorial explains estuary ecosystems. Animations and illustrations help students become more familiar with the plant and animal communities which make up this coastal habitat.
NOAA
Noaa: Nautical Chart Challenge [Pdf]
Create a nautical chart after learning how the captain of a boat must prepare to keep his or her passengers and cargo safe while navigating in coastal waters of various depths.
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