NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation
NOAA Fisheries Office of Habitat Conservation oversees the conservation of United States coastal and marine habitats. Learn about the different projects they have undertaken and supported, what the work involves, and why it is so...
Other
Epa New England: Long Island Sound Facts, Figures, and Maps
Listing of various fact sheets created and published through the Long Island Sound Study. Topics include How Low Dissolved Oxygen Conditions Affect Marine Life in LI, Impact of Atmospheric Nitrogen Deposition on Long Island Sound, Sound...
BBC
Bbc: History: An Introduction to Marine Archaeology
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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[Archived Content] Pygmy Seahorses: Discovery and Conservation
Learn how these ocean animals were discovered and what is now being done to protect them.
Other
Sea Turtle Conservancy: Information About Sea Turtles: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
An organized snapshot of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Find out some biological information as well as the conservation status about this marine reptile.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Jason: Pinniped Body Shape Conserving Warmth
From Shore to Sea: To survive in cold ocean environments an organism's body must be adapted to life under water. A body will cool very quickly when in contact with water. The body shape of an organism is one adaptation that helps to...
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Humpback Whales
Discover useful information about humpback whales including description, behavior, evolution, communication, range, habitat, diet, mating, and conservation status.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Fisheries
Expose learners to the most current research and management tools in a way that allows them to become active participants in both learning about and conserving marine ecosystems.
NOAA
Noaa: North West Fisheries Science Center
This home page provides access to information about research and conservation efforts to protect and preserve living marine resources.
NOAA
Noaa: Make an Edible Coral Reef [Pdf]
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.
Other
World Wildlife Federation: Sea Turtle: Loggerhead Turtle
This nicely illustrated description of the endangered Loggerhead Sea Turtle provides conservation information about this marine reptile.
Other
Freshwater Ecology
This is a comprehensive and detailed site providing information on aquatic macroinvertebrates. The emphasis is on biomonitoring of water quality through quantitative assessment of numbers and types of small aquatic organisms.
Other
Marine Mammal Center: Northern Elephant Seal
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.
Nature Conservancy
Nature Conservancy: Planet Earth: Oceans and Coasts
Compilation of the Nature Conservancy's content about the ecology of oceans and coasts. Emphasis is on the biodiversity of these habitats and the human impact on the animal and plant life that live in our oceans and on our coasts.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Aquatic Biomes and Ecology
Students explore Earth's most important natural resource, water, and learn about how the planet's aquatic biomes thrive and support life.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Manatee
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.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Manatees
Outlines the characteristics of the manatee, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with manatees with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper intermediate or...
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Indo Pacific Hump Backed Dolphins
Illustrated reference guide features useful information on the Indo-Pacific hump-backed dolphin with facts on physical characteristics, behavior, range, habitat, diet, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Cuvier's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Cuvier's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Blainville's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Blainville's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Baird's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Baird's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Arnoux's Beaked Whales
Discover useful information about Arnoux's beaked whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Southern Right Whales
Discover useful information about southern right whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Gray Whale
Discover useful information about gray whales including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.