A program of the Lawrence Hall of Science that seeks to increase ocean literacy through informal and formal education initiatives
Biomes of the World
This web site provides a kid-friendly overview of several different marine and fresh water habitats. There is information on organisms living within the habitat as well as special features that define the habitat.
Basic Fish Facts
Really basic fish facts for kids.
Singing Sands
This site includes a description of the phenomena known as "singing sands"
and includes images and audio of various types and locations.
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!
Sand Castle Contest
Great pictures of sand castle contest winners.
Sands of the World
What is sand made from? Where does it come from? What colors, shapes, and sizes can sand be? These are just some of the questions explored on this interactive kid-friendly website. You can even view magnified sand samples from around the world!
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.
Pinniped Fact Sheet
The Pinniped Factsheet provides valuable information on the biology and ecology of the different pinniped species (true seals, sea lions and fur seals and the walrus). Each factsheet contains information on the natural history and distribution of each species along with information on the conservation status and threats to their populations. This is a great resource for teachers. The reading level may be high for most 2nd graders, but should be accessible to 6th graders.
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