There are some amazing ways species evolve to survive. From large ears to sneezing salt, learners read about these interesting adaptations in an interactive lesson. Great to supplement an in-class lesson, it also works well as a remote...

A marine environment covers the majority of the earth but is arguably the least understood. Teach young scientists about the characteristics of oceans and ocean species using an interactive online lesson. The in-person or remote learning...

Would you believe marine animals can make their own light? An online resource describes the process of bioluminescence and how animals in the ocean use it to survive. The lesson features a catchy tune that describes the behavior of ocean...

It actually is possible to have too much of a good thing when it comes to climate change. A slide show lesson describes how burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change. Individuals read about the scientific process and the...

How many different ways do mammals move from place to place? An online resource uses animation to show how different mammals move. Learners use a slider to speed up or slow down a variety of mammals. The versatile lesson works as a...

Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.

From the tiny to the titanic, from the familiar to the undiscovered, the ocean offers a stunning diversity of marine life and nearly every kind of habitat imaginable. Dive in and explore them here. Links incude stories, videos and photos...

Enter the world of the sea and find out how women have played an active role in maritime affairs throughout history. Read about everything from mythical mermaids to real women in the navy.

Join NASA in its study of oceanography and learn about the Earth system, the physical ocean, and life in the ocean. Try out the Giovanni: Earth Data Visualization Tool and access satellite-derived data to enhance the learning experience.

Article describing the scope of the problem of overfishing in the ocean and in fresh water bodies around the world. Adverse effects of this practice on both natural and human systems, and efforts to contain it are detailed. (Published:...

Delight in the fresh colors, sights, and sounds on this dynamic site on the ocean. Major categories consist of Ocean Life & Ecosystems, The Ocean Over Time, Ocean Science, and The Ocean and You. New information on sharks, a slideshow...

View images and learn facts about this zone found deep in the ocean.

Learn about the mysterious jellyfish blooms that have occurred in the world's oceans. Because the resulting alteration to the marine food web has had devastating effects, researchers grow and study jellyfish at the Monterey aquarium....

Follow teams of scientists as they explore marine life and habitats of the deep ocean. Covers past and current expeditions in various regions of the world. Includes webcasts, videos, lesson plans and modules, and career resources. An...

Did you know that you can make a difference in keeping our oceans safe and beautiful? Become more knowledgeable about our oceans and the harm they face each day, including invasive species, overfishing and habitat alteration by perusing...

Read about the different zones and life in the deep sea as well as watch videos and examine photos of this aquatic biome. [5:54]

The Japanese-language homepage of the Osaka Kaiukan Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. It introduces visitors to the creatures that inhabit zones of the Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands in the north to Antarctica in the south....

Join Woods Hole scientists as they search for new volcanic eruptions on the ridge system in the eastern Pacific.

Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.

This is a very brief overview of tubeworms, a hydrothermal vent marine animal.

Learn about vent crabs in this overview that includes a QuickTime video clip and several photos.

Online exhibit of the life and work of nineteenth-century American marine artist William Bradford, whose lifelong interest in the sea led him north from New Bedford to Labrador and to the Arctic Ocean. See examples of Bradford's...

Find out more about Grad studies, classes, seminars in the area of oceanography and also see some amazing pictures.

This polar expedition to study the Arctic seafloor took place in 2007, but you can still enjoy following the footsteps of these scientists. The goal of the expedition was to see if there were active hydrothermal vents on the ocean...