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Aquariums
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Aquaria Central 
 Aquarium hobbyists can go here to find articles, reviews, discussion boards, profiles of hundreds of freshwater and marine fish species, links to related resources, and more. http://www.aquariacentral.com/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Apr 3, 2007 Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA)
Site of a "nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of zoos and aquariums in the areas of conservation, education, science, and recreation." Contains a directory of AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums, resources for educators, a photo gallery of animals, job listings, and more. http://www.aza.org/ Topics: Animals, Education, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Nov 24, 2008 Birch Aquarium at Scripps
Site of the interpretive center for the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in La Jolla, Calif. Provides visitor information and highlights events at the aquarium, including an online lecture series on ocean science. Features education and outreach programs, teacher workshops, and links to other marine sites. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Science Last updated Mar 18, 2006 FishLinkCentral.com: Your Guide to Aquarium Resources on the Internet
Categorized annotated links to aquaculture, breeders, institutions, ponds and water gardens, public aquariums worldwide, fish shareware, FAQs, and more form a major part of this site. In addition to the links, there is onsite material including a large collection of photographs of fish, listed by scientific name; calculators for flow rate, water hardness, etc.; and information on clubs and events. http://www.fishlinkcentral.com/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Gardening, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Recreation, Water Last updated Mar 26, 2002 Monterey Bay Aquarium
This site provides an exciting introduction to this world-famous California aquarium. A cyber-tour called Habitats Path takes you virtually through the real aquarium - from wave-swept tide pools to the depths of a vast submarine canyon, all Monterey Bay habitats. In addition, they've provided special exhibits on marine life and marine conservation issues from around the world. Excellent information about membership, getting there, and visiting Monterey. http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation Last updated Oct 5, 2009 National Marine Sanctuaries
Locate information about our thirteen national marine sanctuaries. This site offers links to the individual sanctuary sites and important governing information and descriptions of each sanctuary. Also find visitor access and staff contact information. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Mammals, Parks Last updated Jun 20, 2007 North American Native Fishes Association (NANFA)
The mission of this nonprofit organization is "to increase and disseminate knowledge about North America's native fishes and their habitats." The site features a checklist of freshwater fishes native to North America, and detailed information and images for more than a dozen fish species. The site also includes selected articles from American Currents magazine, a description of grant opportunities, a bibliography, and links to related sites. http://www.nanfa.org Topics: Animals, Environment, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 5, 2007 Oceans in Glass: Behind the Scenes at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Companion website to a documentary about some of the sea creatures found at the Monterey Bay Aquarium in California. Includes features on jellyfish blooms, tracking a great white shark, and seafood choices. Provides photos, video, and a small selection of links and reading suggestions. From the PBS Nature program. http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/oceans-in-glass-behind-the-scenes-of-the-monterey-bay-aquarium/behind-the-scenes-of-the-monterey-bay-aquarium-introduction/636/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Seattle Aquarium
The mission of the aquarium is "to expand knowledge of, inspire interest in, and encourage stewardship of the aquatic wildlife and habitats of the Puget Sound and the Pacific Northwest." Learn what current exhibits and special events are taking place at the aquarium, and the feeding times for some animals. The site also includes a bibliography for teachers, and information about planning field trips. Very few photographs. http://www.seattleaquarium.org/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians Last updated Jun 20, 2007 Shedd Aquarium
Web site for one of the oldest public aquariums in the world, the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. Features information about numerous aquatic animals such as anemones, sea horses, and sea otters, as well as local conservation projects, events, and conservation resources. "Kid's Quest" features educational activities, interactive stories, and photos. http://www.sheddaquarium.org/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Recreation Last updated Apr 6, 2004 Steinhart Aquarium
Features information about exhibits at the Steinhart Aquarium (located at the California Academy of Sciences), and related news and educational materials. A virtual tour of the aquarium's exhibits includes a living coral reef, a touch tide pool, and a live video cam of the penguin colony. Site includes articles about sharks, seahorses, winter run salmon, and marine conservation topics. The Seafood Buyer's Guide provides a list of seafood choices for the conservation-minded consumer. http://www.calacademy.org/academy/exhibits/aquarium/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation Last updated Jun 30, 2009 Zoos Worldwide
Features lists of "[z]oos, aquariums, animal sanctuaries and wildlife parks worldwide -- also includes zoo reviews, zoo cams and an Animal of the Month." Click on the map of the world to find listings of animal facilities in the regions, many with links to Web sites. Some listings include reviews from visitors and zookeepers. http://www.zoos-worldwide.de/ Topics: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Recreation Last updated Jun 1, 2004 |
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