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Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre: Oceanography: Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Marine Turtle Conservation Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: Science and Nature: Animals on the Edge: Marine Turtles

For Students 9th - 10th
Get an overview of the problems facing marine turtles. What is threatening them, and what actions can you take to solve this problem.
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Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium: Blue Whale (Balenoptera Musculus)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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BBC

Bbc: History: An Introduction to Marine Archaeology

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Humpback Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about humpback whales including description, behavior, evolution, communication, range, habitat, diet, mating, and conservation status.
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NOAA

Noaa: Make an Edible Coral Reef [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about and view pictures of coral reefs. Then make a cake model of a coral reef and eat your way to a better understanding of life around these marine environments.
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World Wildlife Federation: Sea Turtle: Loggerhead Turtle

For Students 1st - 9th
This nicely illustrated description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle provides conservation information about this marine reptile.
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Marine Mammal Center: Northern Elephant Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
This effective site presents a good deal of information including description, range/habitat, behavior, mating and breeding, and endangered species status. Links are provided to other seal sites.
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San Diego Zoo Global

San Diego Zoo: Manatee

For Students 9th - 10th
This engaging resource from the San Diego Zoo provides extensive information on manatees including details about their habitat, physical characteristics, size, diet, family life, conservation status, and fun facts.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Cuvier's Beaked Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Cuvier's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Southern Right Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about southern right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Little Blue Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about little blue penguins including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Yellow Eyed Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover useful information about Yellow-eyed Penguins including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Narwhals

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fascinating information about narwhals that includes a description, range, habitat, behavior, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Finless Porpoises

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the finless porpoise with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Dall's Porpoises

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Dall's porpoise with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Heaviside's Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Heaviside's dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Hourglass Dolphins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool features useful information on the hourglass dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: California Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference tool provides an overview of the California sea lion with details on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Erect Crested Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the erect-crested penguins with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Adelie Penguins

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Adelie penguin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Basking Sharks

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the basking shark with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
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MarineBio Conservation Society

Marine Bio: Pacific Hagfishes

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Pacific hagfish with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.