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Western Australian Museum: Crustaceans: Marine Life of the Dampier Archipelago
Do you know how Crustaceans differ from other animals that belong to the Arthropod family? Find the answer to this question along with other interesting facts about this marine animal.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity
In this unit students explore major marine ecosystems by locating them on maps. Students use marine examples to learn about energy transfer through food chains and food webs and then they discuss how food webs can illustrate the health...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Human Impacts on Marine Species
Students learn about three examples of human impacts on marine life: migration patterns and shipping, algal blooms and water chemistry, and marine debris. Some of these impacts are due to human activity in the ocean, and some impacts on...
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Marines: Becoming a Marine
Are you interested in becoming a US Marine? Explore military careers and find out what the Marine Corps is all about.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Marine Ecosystems and Biodiversity
A collection of three lessons where students learn about abiotic factors in marine ecosystems, about marine food chains and biodiversity, and about marine food webs and trophic levels. Includes handouts, website links, and a vocabulary...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Marine Food Webs
For this lesson, students learn about marine food webs and pyramids, and how energy flows through a marine ecosystem. They then research a marine organism and its role in a marine food web. The class pools their information to create a...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Marine Turtle Conservation Fund
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.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Science Careers: Marine Architect
The marine architect is the one who designs many kinds of vessels which sail the seven seas. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a marine architect, as well as the education and job description. Included...
National Geographic
National Geographic: Marine Protected Areas Exploration
In this high school lesson plan, students explore Marine Protected Areas on an interactive map and compare and contrast three case studies. They learn how the MPA classification system works in the United States, apply that system to...
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American Merchant Marine at War: u.s. Merchant Marine in World War Ii
Gives an excellent history of the sailing ships and sailors of the Merchant Marine in both the Atlantic and Pacific. Links on the page include many firsthand accounts of the sailors and their experiences during the war.
NOAA
Noaa: Marine Mammal Biologist
This resource provides infromation about careers in marine mammal biology.
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Seafriends Marine Conservation and Education Centre: Oceanography: Waves
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...
Yale University
Yale Environment 360: The Oil Spill's Growing Toll on the Sea Life of the Gulf
Marine biologist Thomas Shirley explains the impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill in the short and long term. The total impact is hard to determine at this point of time, however. Shirley gives his best opinion of the damage that...
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Scdnr: Careers in Marine Science
So you want to be a Marine Scientist? Learn about the Marine Science field and the career planning process.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Marine Biology Facts
Discusses the unique characteristics of the oceans and the many organisms that live in a marine ecosystem.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Arctic Basin Marine
The Arctic Basin Marine ecozone is found to the west of the Northwest Territories archipelago. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of the images include...
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Glover's Reef Marine Reserve
This Glover's Reef Marine Reserve site gives information one of Belize's marine reserves. It discusses all aspects of the reserve including why it is necessary and what types of wildlife and plants live there. This site offers links to...
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Vietnam War Commemoration: The u.s. Marine Corps in the Vietnam War [Pdf]
Article celebrating the U.S. Marine Corps and outlining involvement in the Vietnam War.
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Pacific Marine
The Pacific Marine ecozone begins at the British Columbia Coast. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology and flora and fauna. It includes some images of the animals and birds native to the location. Many of...
McGill University
Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Arctic Archipelago Marine
The Arctic Archipelago Marine ecozone includes Hudson Bay and most of the water surrounding the islands of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This is a brief, concise description of the location, climate, geology, and flora and...
Patrick McSherry
Spanish American War Centennial: The First Marine Battalion: Revisits Scene of the Fight at Cuzco Well
New York Sun reporter provides an account of the First Marine Battalion's second expedition to Cuzco hill as they went to assess the situation and see if the Spanish showed signs of returning.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Blue Whale (Balenoptera Musculus)
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.
Mariners' Museum and Park
Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Ancient
This Ancient Exploration page presents marine technological innovations, types of ships, and information about Alexander the Great. It covers the period of time from 5000 BCE to 476 CE. Each item links to a page of additional information...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Information About the Marine Biome
Describes the characteristics of the marine biome and the plants and animals that live there.
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