US Geological Survey
Usgs: Imperiled National Treasures: u.s. Coral Reefs
Efforts to protect and conserve coral reefs located in territories of the United States fall into the hands of the USGS. Scientists are working diligently to understand the marine ecosystems so as to determine the exact reasons many are...
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries: Cetaceans: Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises
Learn more about the marine mammal group of cetaceans. Take a look at their status on the Endangered list and find out what situations put them on that list.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Journey North: Gray Whales
Take a peek into Journey North's Gray Whale migration study. Learn about characteristics, migration, development, research, and conservation about these enormous marine mammals.
Other
Sdnhm: Shark Friends Home Page
Educational site that is dedicated to educating people about sharks. Contains tons of learning exercises and activities about sharks, conservation and other sea creatures!
Other
Seafriends: Soil Dependence
This website looks at our dependence on soil and what it produces. It includes text, graphs, charts, illustrations and important statistics. Hosted by the Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Center.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: All Caught Up: Bycatching and Design
Bycatch, the unintended capture of animals in commercial fishing gear, is one of the hottest topics in marine conservation today. About 25% of the entire global catch is bycatch. This surprisingly high level of bycatch is responsible for...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Walrus
Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Polar Bears
Outlines the characteristics of the polar bear, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with polar bears with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Earthlabs: Corals Unit Overview
Six lab investigations on corals expose students to some of the most current scientific research, data, and visualizations in a way that allows them to become active participants in both learning about and conserving coral reefs.
Other
In Memory of a Great Environmentalist
An interview with Cousteau that is focused on conservation of the oceans. He addresses the issue of human population growth and the problems it is causing and will cause.
Other
American Cetacean Society: Monterey Bay Chapter
This resource provides basic information about educational, conservational and scientific efforts in the Monterey Bay area.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Brain Coral
Resource presents extensive information about brain coral, including diet, size, range, relatives, conservation, and cool facts.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: The Deep Sea Biome
Learn all about the abyssal ocean ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Other
Whale Net: Satellite Tagging Data, Maps and Information
Information on what satellite tags are, how they work, and how they are used for research on whales. Also discusses several studies they have done using this equipment, and how this information can be used in conservation work. Great...
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coastal Ocean Biome
Learn about the coastal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Other
Polar Bears International: The Bear Facts
This site from Polar Bears International, dedicated to the worldwide conservation of the polar bear and its arctic habitat, provides extensive information about the polar bear. Content includes polar bear I.Q., hibernation facts,...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Killer Whales
Outlines the characteristics of the killer whale, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with whales with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate...
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Intertidal Zone
Learn about the intertidal ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Oceanic Pelagic Biome
Learn about the oceanic pelagic ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Seabirds
Get the facts about seabirds. This group of birds makes up about three percent of the various species, even though two-thirds of the Earth is covered in water. Learn some unique facts and characteristics of seabirds. Also included in...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Bottlenose Dolphins
Outlines the characteristics of the bottlenose dolphin, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Federation: Loggerhead Turtle
Read biological facts and conservation information about the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out about the main threats to the turtles and what is being down to help.
The Wild Classroom
The Wild Classroom: Biomes of the World: Coral Reef Biome
Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.
US Environmental Protection Agency
Epa: Puget Sound
Learn facts about this important and diverse ecosystem in America's Pacific Northwest.