This video is an eloquent plea for the protection of sea turtles. This video provides an overview of the extraordinary natural history of the sea turtles and the major threats to these giant endangered reptiles. "The science of the sea turtle is fascinating... a nice feature is the 'what you can do' section at the end"

This video by Reading Rainbow shows how waves, sand, and pebbles form at the seashore, and describes the animals, plants and shells that can be found on the beach when the tide goes out.

The massive 1989 oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound caused by the grounding of the Exxon Valdez tanker led to an unprecedented response from the scientific community. This video presents Exxon's viewpoints about the science behind the cleanup efforts and the impact of the spill.

Having been called the "ultimate diving machines," the Northern Elephant Seal is the most sophisticated diving mammal and the largest, most powerful pinneped. Distinguished by the male's elongated, trunk-like nose, it's often seen on beaches from Mexico to Alaska. This film, however, follows the seal into the waters of the Pacific and chronicles, for the first time, its active underwater life. We begin on the beach with the birth of a pup.

The Sand Discovery Kit has been put together by the Education Division of the International Sand Collector's Society and the Geology Department at Pasadena City College. It was created to help teachers begin to use sand in their classrooms. Kits are sent out free of charge. However, in order to help them continue to provide kits to others they ask for a $30 contribution to the International Sand Collectors Society if you decide to keep the kit.