A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Ocean Link
OceanLink is dedicated to ocean education. Throughout these pages, you will find all kinds of interesting information about things like: the biggest sea animals, marine biology careers, answers to common ocean/animal questions, and much more!! This page is teacher and student-friendly.
MARE K-4 Links
A New Jersey teacher has compiled a list of reliable, kid-friendly habitat and organism links for your students in grades K-4. Thanks for sharing, Paula!
Image Quest Marine Images
Looking for a great image of a marine organism? From the dark abyss to the sunlit surface waters, Image Quest 3-D's picture library, PELAGICA, proactively documents and illustrates the inhabitants of the marine realm, with particular emphasis upon the intriguing planktonic communities of the open oceans and the bizarre inhabitants of the great ocean depths. These pictures are phenomenal!
Tides and Tide Predictions
A great website for explaining how tides are predicted around the world. This site also has links to other tidal prediction websites for tidal information worldwide.
Tide Prediction Site
Are you trying to plan a field trip that depends on tidal information? This website shows predictions for high and low tides by state and region. Be as specific as possible about location when searching for tidal predictions as they may show variations even on small geographic scales. Most of the coastal field trip sites you visit will also offer on-line tidal predictions.
Shallow Subtidal Page from SUNY Stony Brook
Between the seashore and the open ocean is a shallow area called the subtidal zone. This site is loaded with great images of creatures you might find near shore or slightly farther out. One picture even shows the different shapes of radular teeth snails have depending on what they eat.
National Marine Educator's Association
The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water--both fresh and salt. NMEA provides a valuable focus for marine and aquatic studies world-wide. We include professionals in:
* Education
* Science
* Business
* Government
* Museums
* Aquariums
* Marine Research
Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE)
The ten Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) promote partnerships between research scientists and educators, disseminate best practices in ocean sciences education and promote ocean education as a charismatic, interdisciplinary vehicle for creating a more scientifically literate workforce and citizenry.
NOAA Education Resources
NOAA's many educational activities are distributed across the agency. This site has been designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced.
Enchanted Learning
Labeled and unlabeled printouts and information on several animals inhabiting coastal areas and the ocean.
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