Almost 200 slides make this a vast collection! It is a quirky collection, titled "Marine Fisheries Management," but having little to do with that occupation. What you will find are two-toned blue backgrounds with no pictures, but a few...

The many aspects to consider in Marine Fisheries are covered in this very detailed PowerPoint.  There are a large number of slides dealing with both the conditions to consider and terms regarding fisheries. It also covers the laws,...

The National Park Service has produced a high-quality presentation on the halibut population of Glacier Bay, Alaska. It takes the viewpoint of the marine biologists or rather, ichthyologists, who have been studying the adaptations,...

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...

In 2003, there was an unprecedented decline in the population of Blue Mud Shrimp up in Oregon. This presentation gives many of the facts, and theories that were developed as to why the population took such a dive. Excellent photographs...

Tomorrow's marine biologists journey through the world of phytoplankton when viewing this slide show. They are exposed to the shapes and life cycle of diatoms, and introduced to dinoflagellates, coccolithophorids, and silicoflagellates....

These seven slides have a cute picture to accompany the name of a water creature. The title gives the focus as learning to spell those words, but you could also use the slides as a theme for other activities.  Looking for vowels,...

Here is a fascinating topic: the upwelling of ocean waters. Oceanography pupils learn what mechanisms cause upwelling, types of upwelling, and the effects on marine life. Colorful satellite imagery and informative diagrams bring this...

A colorful presentation on common vowel blends awaits your class. Each of the 25 slides has a two-letter vowel blend in a large circle, accompanied by a smaller circle that has the phonetic sound that the blend makes. Pretty fish and...

Explore structures within the realm of gas exchange in terrestrial and aquatic life.  The excellent, labelled diagrams and clear descriptions help your students view the different structures and adaptations that have...

The need for a respiratory system in humans versus being reliant on gas exchange structures is demonstrated. There are many details about the advantages and disadvantages of each mechanism.  Students are able to learn about the...

There is a scallop that relies on sight so much that it actually has more than 100 eyes! There are many species that rely heavily on one sense or another. An online interactive resource has youth read about several of these animals. The...

This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.

The depletion of marine fish habitats from NOAA affects more than just the fish - it can affect you too! Learn facts about the importance of habitat preservation for science, and for people like you.

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.

So you want to be a Marine Scientist? Learn about the Marine Science field and the career planning process.

The NOAA Fisheries gives a brief overview of the conservation efforts, threat, and the status of the seven marine turtle species. Be sure to click on the individual species to get more information.

This home page provides access to information about research and conservation efforts to protect and preserve living marine resources.

A good source of information on aquariums, aquarium upkeep, and aquarium fish. Includes an index of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates listed by type, Latin name, and common name. Index includes photos. Links to aquarium sites,...

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...

Kids learn what makes up a fish. What are gills and how do they breathe in the water?

View several pictures of ocean life through the eyes of scientists and staff at Woods Hole Oceanography Institute. This particular slideshow highlights how ocean creatures change their colors in order to either hide from or frighten...

This page features a taxonomic list of the stony corals(with pictures) observed by the Coral Reef/ Hardbottom Monitoring Project in the Florida Key's National Marine Sanctuary. Site features a toolbar with the latest news in marine...

The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.