A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Saving Sea Otters: Stories of Survival
From the book: A sea otter pup lies curled up in a kelp frond, bobbing in gentle swells while its mother dives for food. Without its mother, this pup would not survive. The compelling photos and compassioante stories that fill these pages will show how the staff of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Sea Otter Research and Conservation program pioneer effective ways to rear sea otters for life in the wild.
Sea Critters
Although not strictly a "Kelp Forest" book, this book provides amazing up-close photography and vivid illustrations of many critters that spend time in this habitat. The book lumps critters into groups according to similarities in form and provides a family tree for students to see connections.
Sea Elf
A mixture of science, poetry, and beautiful full-color illustrations captures the fascinating world of the sea otter, showing the exuberant animal floating in the sea, searching the kelp forest for food, and grooming its fur coat.
Sea Otter Rescue: The Aftermath of an Oil Spill
When the Exxon Valdez struck the rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water. The result was an oil slick which threatened all of the area wildlife, especially the sea otters. This is the story of the animal rescue experts who went to Alaska to lend a hand. Illustrated with the author's own photographs, Sea Otter Rescue is a fascinating first-hand account of the heroic measures taken to save the lives of hundreds of sea otters.
Shorebirds
Uncover the secrets of North American shorebirds. Learn how they fly, find food, migrate, and reproduce. And find out what you can do to protect them from environmental threat.
From the Ranger Rick®: Animal Life Topic Set.
Song of the Sea Otter
Traces the early life of a sea otter, from birth to the moment he realizes he has lost his mother's protection.
The Magic School Bus: On the Ocean Floor
Miss Frizzle's class is doing a project on the ocean and learning about the kinds of animals and plants that live there. Of course, a class trip is in her plan book. Those familiar with the inimitable school bus and its previous fantastical journeys are in for another treat; those who are not are in for a wild introduction. With her usual dash and aplomb, the teacher gathers her students, they board the bus, and off they go on an adventuresome trip to the ocean floor.
Those Amazing Eels
Illustrated with many well-chosen and well-reproduced color photographs, this contains a great deal of information in its 94 pages of text. From the long-unknown facts of the life cycle of the eel, to discussions of biological phenomena associated with some kinds of eels, the authors intersperse good information with bits of history and folklore regarding eels. The economic importance of the eel both in historic times and today is also discussed. Appendices give detailed instructions and diagrams for building an eel pot; several eel recipes; and a list of eel families.
Ocean Related Videos (National Geographic)
This is a great resource for ocean related videos. There are lots of videos available to watch online and to order.
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