Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.

Why have we had ice ages in the past? This resource explores the reasons why the earth's climate has repeatedly changed to create ice ages. A quiz is available to check your understanding.

An interactive timeline will guide you through the history of oceanography. The timeline stretches from 30,000 BCE to the present.

What organisms can survive depths of 2,000 meters or more? Explore the strange creatures that occupy these depths. View a slideshow of deep-sea animals. This site also has a detailed diagram showing the biozones of the ocean.

Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.

What is a seamount? Why are they found in long chains on the bottom of the ocean? Find answers to these questions as you explore a chain of seamounts located on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Get a glimpse inside the careers of geoscience professionals. Explore the types of career experiences that are available in the geoscience field.

This comprehensive unit site from the San Diego State University is geared towards seventh grade math and science students. "Students will chose a research project currently in progress and research it using traditional techniques, the...