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...

A collection of resources - interactive activities and teacher tutorials - on the impact the ocean has on weather and climate.

Learners examine the Earth science topic of oceanography. The tutorial consists of definitions and pictures on atmosphere and ocean currents.

Kids learn about ocean waves and currents including what causes them, how they impact the global climate, winds, and fun facts on this site.

Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...

Online school for weather presents a complete guide to the ocean and its effect on our weather such as El Nino, hurricanes, floods, and droughts. Explores layers of the ocean, sea water, waves, tides, rip currents, and more. A review...

Use this excellent site to search the volumes of material available at MBARI about the ocean and climate.

This site introduces you to one of the most ambitious projects now studying the influence of the ocean on climate. Links are available to related sites and to sources of real-time data.

This site allows you to access a great deal of information about the link between ocean and climate. Latest El Nino/La Nina predictions and maps are one of many data sets featured.

La Nina is characterized by unusually cold ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific, as compared to El Nino, which is characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the equatorial Pacific. Find more general info, Forecasts,...

From ABC News in Science, this article examines the role that ocean currents play in global warming and climate issues. The article covers the impact of the Antarctic circumpolar current and its affect on surrounding oceans.

A concise explanation of El Nino. Discusses global wind patterns and ocean temperatures. Offers interactive weather-related learning activities.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) sponsors this El Nino and La Nina resource site that features current and historic information about these weather systems with diagrams.

This site focuses on water and air pollution in Australia, with a brief mention of sea breezes.

Focus is on the hydrosphere and contains the definition as well as characteristics of the ocean and the effect of the ocean on climate.

Official United States Weather Bureau source for weather maps and forecasts. Contains forecasts, maps, warnings, data, current conditions, and storm warnings.

At this site from the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory, you can find out the characteristics of La Nina. You can find out about the lastest La Nina and the places it effected. Links are provided for additional information.