Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Mande
"Mande" is a term that has been used to identify the culture that embraces the western third of Africa's great northern savanna and coastal forests. The Mali Empire was the source of the Mande diaspora; therefore, in a broad sense,...
The National Gallery (UK)
National Gallery, London: Ite About 'Coastal Scene (La Nuit)'
This site offers an up-close look at a painting by Joseph Vernet. You can zoom in on the art as well as get a better understanding of it through the written notes.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Household Archaeology in Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico
Offers dimensions of Mixtec household and density of urban village. Household ritual included food processing, tool and textile production, and ceramic production using molds. The importance of Rio Viejo as an urban center is discussed.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Northern Belize Coastal Project, 1999
Archaeological investigations at Saktunja site in Belize focuses on inter-region trade networks and diversification strategies. Site can be viewed in English and Spanish.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Coastal Shell Rings
This article explains what shell rings are and why they are important in understanding the daily life and culture of Archaic Period groups living in the southeast United States. Read about the theories of the ring sites in terms of...
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Attack of the Killer Algae
As benign as it may look up close, the tiny seaweed Caulerpa taxifolia can wreak quite a bit of havoc on coastal ecosystems. This super algae is very adaptable; it also grows fast and spreads easily. Eric Noel Munoz gives the details of...
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Mangroves O Logy Card
Flip over this interactive OLogy card to learn about mangrove forests and their importance to coastal ecosystems.
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape
An image of "Coastal Landscape", created by Paul Bril in 1596 (Oil on copper, 11,7 x 17,4 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape With Ships
An image of "Coastal Landscape with Ships", created by Adam Willaerts in 1616 (Oil on canvas).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape
An image of "Coastal Landscape", created by Isaac Willaerts in 1662 (Oil on panel, 46 x 73 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape
An image of "Coastal Landscape", created by Claude-Joseph Vernet in 1747 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 50 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Rocky Coastal Landscape in a Storm
An image of "Rocky Coastal Landscape in a Storm", created by Philip Jacques De Loutherbourg in 1771 (Oil on canvas, 38 x 48 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal View With Tower
An image of "Coastal View with Tower", created by Marco Ricci from 1715-20 (Oil on canvas, 106,7 x 148,6 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Scene With Resting Riders
An image of "Coastal Scene with Resting Riders", created by Jan Asselyn, c. 1652 (Oil on canvas, 71 x 96 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape With Storm Approaching
An image of "Coastal Landscape with Storm Approaching", created by Franz Kobell, c. 1800 (Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash, 110 x 172 mm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape
An image of "Coastal Landscape", created by Adrien Manglardz (Oil on canvas, 55 x 120 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Scene
An image of "Coastal Scene", created by Simon De Vliegerz (Oil on panel, 30 x 39 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Coastal Landscape
An image of "Coastal Landscape", created by Jan Abrahamsz Beerstratenz (Oil on panel, 56 x 75 cm).
John Wiley & Sons
Wiley: Physical Geography: Animation: Wave Refraction
A brief animation that demonstrates the impact of waves on headlands and on bays explaining how waves shape sea arches and beaches.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Coasts
[Free Registration/Login Required] A flipchart useful for checking students' understanding of the issues and the vocabulary associated with coastal zones.
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Web Gallery of Art: Italian Coastal Landscape
An image of "Italian Coastal Landscape", created by Claude Lorrain in 1642 (Oil on canvas, 97 x 131 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: Mediterranean Coastal Scene
An image of "Mediterranean Coastal Scene", created by Herman Saftleven from 1641-43 (Oil on panel, 37 x 49 cm).
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Coastal Zone: Plant Evolution
A good slide show which covers the basics of plant evolution. Includes discussion of the major portions of what plants have done to adapt over the eons.
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Coastal Navigation and Exploration of the Monterey Bay
This site details the information known about California before 1769 based on the account of six explorers.
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