National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: Subduction Zones

The oceans are a source of renewable energy. Tidal energy, wave energy, thermal energy and methane hydrates are all described in this animation.

Watch a video depicting the formation of a mid-ocean ridge. The resource also has two additional lessons requiring you to apply your knowledge of mid-ocean ridge location and formation.

This animation on tides is very thorough, explaining the cause of tides and the adaptations organisms must have to survive in the intertidal zone. An additional simulation will test your understanding of tides.

This video shows a variety of deep sea animals (benthos) and explains the adaptations that enable them to live at extreme depths.

This resource provides a video about plate tectonics.

A great resource for explaining and understanding tides. Find out what tides are and why it is so important to monitor them. This is an extensive tutorial followed by a set of review questions. All of the information can be downloaded as...

This learning module explores the effects trash, toxins, oil and sound pollution are having on our oceans. Includes two short videos along with a brief exploration and two interactives. A brief assessment follows each interactive.

Sink into an interactive learning experience about subduction zones! Junior oceanographers examine the earth-shaking and earth-making effects of subduction in the fourth installment in a 13-part series. Hands-on activities include...

This is the homepage and online publication of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which provides weather and environmental-related news from around the world.

Illustrated tutorial explains nonpoint source pollution and its role in the health of the environment. Students learn about different sources of pollution and how these pollutants contaminate the land, air, and water. Click on the links...