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Marine
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Anchialine Caves and Cave Fauna of the World 
 Information about "coastal caves formed in limestone or volcanic rock that are flooded with seawater." The site focuses on caves found in the Bahamas and the Yucatan Peninsula. Use the site map to access material on specific islands and fauna. Contains information about current research projects as well as photos, maps, descriptions, and fauna. http://www.tamug.edu/cavebiology/index2.html Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 7, 2009 Anne T. Kent California Room
The Marin County Free Library's digital historical archive contains oral history transcripts of prominent Marin County residents; digitized photo albums of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Quentin State Prison, the Mt. Tamalpais and Muir Woods Railroad, and other subjects; and digitized copies of brochures, posters, and other Marin County, California, ephemera. Also includes a bibliography of resources on Frank Lloyd Wright, designer of the Marin County Civic Center (which houses the California Room). http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/lb/main/crm/kentmain.html Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Oct 15, 2003 Arctic Theme Page
This site includes photographs; a list of institutions and programs dealing with the Arctic; maps; and information on archaeology and native peoples, ships, climate, and arctic animals (especially polar bears, walruses, seals, and whales). From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. http://www.arctic.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Regions of the World Last updated Oct 11, 2005 Asahel Curtis Photo Company Photographs
A collection of over 1700 photographs of "Seattle, Washington State, Alaska and the Klondike covering a period from the 1850s until 1940." Searchable by keyword, and browsable by topic (including British Columbia, construction projects, fishing industry, the Klondike gold rush, lumber industry, railroads and streetcars, and universities and colleges). From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/curtisweb/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, U.S. History By Place Last updated Sep 19, 2004 Bering Climate
This site provides a collection of resources about the climate and ecosystem of the Bering Sea, a major fishing area undergoing significant climate change. Includes atmosphere, ocean, fishery, and biology data along with a discussion of relevance and recent trends. Also includes essays, a photo gallery, and links to maps and related organizations and sites. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.beringclimate.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 10, 2003 The Bioluminescence Web Page
Includes recent research, answers to commonly held misconceptions about marine bioluminescence, photographs, a list of bioluminscent organisms, and information on the chemistry and physiology of this primarily marine phenomenon. From the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.lifesci.ucsb.edu/~biolum/ Topics: Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Feb 18, 2004 California Explores the Ocean: Expeditions
A collection of reports, letters, clippings, ships' logs, published research, and photos of numerous expeditions of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography "to study the seas, marine life and the geology of the sea floor." Includes the Mid-Pacific Expedition (1950), the Capricorn Expedition (1952), the Lusiad Expedition (1962), and the Nova Expedition (1967). A collaboration of the San Diego Historical Society and the University of California, San Diego. http://ceo.ucsd.edu/expeditions/ Topics: Correspondence, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Mar 7, 2006 California Explores the Ocean: San Diego Historical Society - Photographs
A searchable collection of photographs from the 1870 to the 1970s, including images of "the ocean and coastline around San Diego ... its boat and ship industry, the U.S. Navy's early presence in the area, marine life, kelp harvesting and processing, sea salt production, sport fishing, commercial fishing, the tuna industry, canneries, fish trade, and oceanographic research." A collaboration of the San Diego Historical Society and the University of California, San Diego. http://ceo.ucsd.edu/photographs/sdhs/photographs/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 4, 2003 CalPhotos: Animals
A collection of thousands of photographs of amphibians, birds, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals, and reptiles. Searchable by name, type, collection, photographer, continent, country, and U.S. state. Also browsable by scientific and common name. From the University of California, Berkeley. http://calphotos.berkeley.edu/fauna/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Jan 9, 2006 The Cichlid Fishes of Lake Malawi, Africa
This website features ample information about "the largest lake-fish fauna and the largest vertebrate species flock on earth — the cichlids of southeastern Africa's Lake Malawi." Contains a large collection of fish images, satellite photos of Lake Malawi, video clips, checklists, a FAQ, and related links. Also includes an extensive bibliography emphasizing fish systematics, ecology, and evolution. Created and maintained by a doctorate from Yale University. http://malawicichlids.com/index.htm Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Jan 4, 2006 Climate Change
This brief site explains the importance of changes in climate, and provides information on global warming, the greenhouse effect, and determining ancient climates from trees, coral reefs, polar ice caps, and the ocean floor. From the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/climate/ Topics: Environment, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Mar 25, 2007 The Exotic Feline Breeding Compound's Feline Conservation Center (EFBC/FCC)
This resource contains photographs, video clips, and sound recordings of the endangered species of wild cats currently housed and bred at the center in Rosamond, California. Included are the bobcat, caracal, cougar, Eurasian lynx, fishing cat, jaguar, jaguarundi, leopard, margay, ocelot, serval, and tiger. The site also provides information on membership activities and wild cat classification. http://www.cathouse-fcc.org/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 25, 2004 Exotic Species: Asian Carp
Fact sheets and photos of the Asian carp, and information on efforts to create a barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal to block the fish, which are "a significant threat to the Great Lakes because of their size, fecundity, and ability to consume large amounts of food." Includes video clips and an identification chart. From the Great Lakes Fishery Commission, a joint effort of the governments of the United States and Canada. http://www.glfc.org/fishmgmt/carp.php Topics: Agriculture, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated May 19, 2005 Exxon Valdez
This site provides information on the 1989 oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Features a FAQ, a spill map, photos, economic impact studies, the status of the beaches and fish and wildlife species, the restoration plan, improvements in oil spill prevention and response planning, ecosystem monitoring, and more. From the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Trustee Council. http://www.evostc.state.ak.us/ Topics: Environment, Oil & Gas, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Transportation Last updated Dec 17, 2005 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 The Forest History Society
The purpose of this organization is to explore the "history of interactions between people, forests, and their related resources - timber, water, soil, forage, fish and wildlife, recreation, and scenic or spiritual values. The focus is from a North American perspective." The site features photographs (located in "Research Center"), a list of oral histories, and bibliographies. Also includes teaching materials and a history of the U.S. Forest Service. Searchable. Affiliated with Duke University. http://www.foresthistory.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Plants, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Fr. Edward J. Dowling, S.J. Marine Historical Collection
This collection contains "documents, publications, photographs, and negatives collected by a Jesuit professor over a seventy year period dealing with all aspects of Great Lakes Shipping." Search by builder, owner, ship name, type of ship and date built, tonnage, length, hull number, and registry number. From the University of Detroit Mercy Libraries/Instructional Design Studio. http://www.dalnet.lib.mi.us/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?p=about&c=shipping Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Transportation, Water Last updated Sep 12, 2007 Freshwater and Marine Image Bank
Over 14,000 images dating from 1735 to 1924 "related to freshwater and marine topics, in all their diversity," such as "fish, shellfish, and marine mammals, pictures of fish hatcheries and dams and vessels, materials related to polar exploration, regional and traditional fisheries, and limnological (freshwater) subjects." Searchable, and browsable by topic. Includes bibliography. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/fishweb/ Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 18, 2005 Glimmering Goldfish
A hobbyist's site with useful information for goldfish owners. Covers feeding, breeding, diseases, lifespan, and varieties. Also features photos of common health problems, information about various medications, tank pests, a pH color chart, goldfish photos, a discussion group, a FAQ, and much more. http://www.goldfishinfo.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 18, 2008 Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuary
This sanctuary is located off the northern and central California coast, near San Francisco. The site includes visitor information, a brief history, maps, photos, and a list of educational programs supported by the sanctuary. Also includes the federal management plan for the Gulf of the Farallones, and the agenda and minutes of the Sanctuary Management Council. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the managing agency for the sanctuary. http://farallones.noaa.gov/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 28, 2009 Heroes in the Ships: African Americans in the Whaling Industry
This site tells the story of the black and Creole mariners who by 1900 constituted the majority of the labor force in the New England whaling industry. Illustrated with a number of historic photographs. From the Kendall Institute of the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Massachusetts. http://www.whalingmuseum.org/library/heros/index_h.html Topics: Black Resources, Industries, Mammals, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: History, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jun 28, 2009 Hurricane Katrina Images
"The imagery posted on this site is of the Gulf coast of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama after Hurricane Katrina made landfall. This imagery was acquired by the NOAA Remote Sensing Division to support NOAA national security and emergency response requirements." Aerial photos are accessible through an interactive map. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://ngs.woc.noaa.gov/katrina/ Topics: Hurricane Katrina, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Sep 8, 2005 Jeff's Nudibranch Site and Coral Reef Gallery
Information about sea slugs, "probably the most beautiful creatures in the ocean." Site owner Jeffrey N. Jeffords' photographs may convince the skeptical. The site also covers Crinoids (also known as feather stars or comatulids) and anemonefish. The gallery features spectacular underwater photographs (taken in the Philippine Islands) of many other species. Use the search box to find the glossary and search for common and species names. http://divegallery.com/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Water Last updated Jun 19, 2003 John N. Cobb Photograph Collection
A collection of 340 photographs taken by biologist and University of Washington College of Fisheries founder John N. Cobb, including images of "salmon, halibut and cod fisheries along the West Coast, whaling activities in Alaska, [and] clamming and oystering industries in Washington." Photographs date from the early twentieth century. Searchable by keyword and browsable by category. From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/cobbweb/ Topics: Agriculture, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 11, 2004 John Steinbeck's Pacific Grove
"This is a self-guided driving tour....It features local sites relating to the lives and work of John Steinbeck and Edward F. Ricketts." There are photographs, a map, an essay on Steinbeck in Pacific Grove, and a brief biography of biologist Rickets, author of Between Pacific Tides and the model for the character "Doc" in Steinbeck's Cannery Row. There is also a walking tour of the town. http://www.93950.com/steinbeck/ Topics: Home & Housing, Notable People, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Nov 30, 2004 The Keiko Project: Returning Keiko to the Wild
Information about Keiko, an orca (a dolphin sometimes called a "killer whale"). Keiko starred in the 1993 movie, "Free Willy." His rescue from a Mexico City amusement park and eventual release into the wild were featured in the television documentary, "The Free Willy Story." Keiko died on December 12, 2003. The site features a timeline, photographs, video clips, an audio file of Keiko, a FAQ about wildlife rehabilitation and release, and an article about marine mammals in captivity. http://www.hsus.org/marine_mammals/what_are_the_issues/the_keiko_project_returning_keiko_to_the_wild/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Pets, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Dec 17, 2004 Lewis & Clark's Columbia River, 200 Years Later: A Photographic Essay
Consists of photographs of geographic areas along the Columbia River route traveled by Lewis and Clark. The photographs cover the area from Bateman Island at the mouth of the Yakima River to Cape Disappointment on the Pacific Ocean. Features the Snake River Confluence, Columbia Plateau, Columbia River Gorge, Vancouver Plains, and the area from Longview, Washington state, to the Pacific coast. Includes Lewis and Clark campsites and Cascade Range volcanoes seen by the explorers. http://englishriverwebsite.com/LewisClarkColumbiaRiver/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Water Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Little Animals: Big Bag of Tricks
Information on nudibranchs (a type of sea slug), including food, smell, and camouflage. From the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California, San Diego. http://www.sio.ucsd.edu/voyager/nudibranch/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Apr 4, 2006 Mammals of Washington
This attractive site features a checklist of all 148 species of mammals found in Washington state--32 marine species, 16 species of flying mammals, and 91 species of land mammals. These are grouped according to their biological order. Photographs, distribution maps, range in Washington, habitat, diet, identifying features, and links are provided for each animal. From the University of Washington's Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture in Seattle. http://www.washington.edu/burkemuseum/collections/mammalogy/mamwash/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Mar-Eco
Information about the international research project to "enhance our understanding of occurrence, distribution and ecology of animals and animal communities along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Iceland and the Azores." The site features information for the public, students, and scientists. In addition to news and reports about the project, find photo galleries, video clips, and backgrounders on topics in biology, physics, oceanography, geology, and technology. Searchable. A project of the Census of Marine Life. http://www.mar-eco.no/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Aug 11, 2004 Marine Flatworms of the World
A site about polyclad flatworms (Phylum: Platyhelminths , Class: Turbellaria , Order: Polycladida .) Descriptive information, anatomy, regeneration, food and feeding, mimicry, reproduction, and more are included. There is also a photo gallery with entries including species, genus, family, order, size, and location. http://www.rzuser.uni-heidelberg.de/~bu6/flatintr.htm Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Sep 18, 2002 Marine Photos
Nearly 100 color photos of fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, and vegetation native to Washington state's Puget Sound. See killer whales, sea otters, common loons, spiny dogfish, and scalyhead sculpin in their native habitats. From the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. http://green.kingcounty.gov/marine/Photos.htm Topics: Animals, Biology, Birds, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place Last updated May 18, 2009 MarLIN: The Marine Life Information Network for Britain and Ireland
"Information for marine environmental management, protection and education," with a focus on marine habitats, communities, and species. Many entries have brilliant, well-detailed photographs. Searchable and browsable. Includes related links. From the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom. http://www.marlin.ac.uk/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Jul 5, 2004 The Micropolitan Museum of Microscopic Art Forms
This site presents briefly annotated images of dozens of freshwater and marine microorganisms, the so-called "overlooked works of art" created by "eons of natural selection and other life-sculpting mechanisms." Includes organisms such as algae, fleas, arthropods, and diatoms. From a Dutch artist and photographer. http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/micropolitan/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Science, Technology Last updated Mar 31, 2004 Mike Johnson Marine Natural History Photography
A collection of over 150 nature photographs taken in Southern California and northern Baja California, Mexico. Many of the photographs are underwater ones of whales, sunfish, crabs, rays, and other marine life. There are also a few underwater video clips. Students may use the images for class reports if "they properly credit the source." http://www.earthwindow.com/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Technology Last updated Apr 23, 2003 Mile Markers
"Images from the collection of the Monroe County Public Library [Key West, Fla.] depict the rich history of the Florida Keys. Early industries, such as sponging, shark fishing, turtle canning, and cigar manufacturing, are illustrated in vivid detail." Browse the photos through the "Virtual Road Trip" from Key Largo to Key West. Includes links to a database of the photos and a gazetteer of the islands. http://www.mile-markers.org Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. History By Place Last updated Aug 20, 2005 National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC)
Website for this center that "supports research into our world's frozen realms: the snow, ice, glaciers, frozen ground, and climate interactions that make up Earth's cryosphere." Search or browse data collections, read publications and news, and view images of glaciers and icebergs. The Education Center section has basic information about the cryosphere, frozen ground, snow, and related topics. Part of the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences, University of Colorado at Boulder. http://nsidc.org/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Water Last updated Nov 23, 2009 National Weather Service: Rip Current Safety
"Check this site for rip current overview, safety tips, forecasts, photos, headlines/saving lives, survivor stories, links, statistics, animation and glossary." Also includes information about the science behind this phenomenon that occurs when "waves break strongly in some locations and weakly in others," a brochure on rip tide safety for swimmers (in English and Spanish), and information about the inaugural national Rip Current Awareness Week (June 5-11, 2005). From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 8, 2005 Natural History Guide to American Samoa: A Collection of Articles
"This collection of articles provides a glimpse into the marine and wildlife resources in American Samoa's tropical, oceanic environment. The articles were written by 8 biologists" from several agencies. Includes photographs, illustrations, maps, local facts, and information about the seasons, biodiversity, and the island's marine and terrestrial environments, which include coral, fish, mammals, reptiles, birds, and other wildlife. Also covers agricultural pests and diseases. http://www.nps.gov/archive/npsa/book/ Topics: Agriculture, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Northwest Trout
This site, which supports catch and release practices, focuses on Northwest fly-fishing information, conservation, and education. It includes news, message boards (with trip reports), lists of gear manufacturers and Northwest fly shops, photos, and links. This site (originally NWTrout.com) was created as a hobby by three fly-fishers. http://www.northwesttrout.com/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 20, 2005 Ocean Explorer
This searchable site from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) "is an educational Internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm." The site includes information about featured NOAA ocean expeditions and related exploration activities; a gallery of images, audio, and video documenting exploration; photos and descriptions of the various technologies used; a history of ocean exploration; a bibliography; lesson plans; and professional development offerings for educators. http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, History, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Ocean Oasis
"A fascinating journey into the bountiful seas and pristine deserts of two remarkably different, but inextricably linked worlds--Mexico's Sea of Cortés and the Baja California desert." A complete guide for teachers accompanies a photo exhibition, a field guide, and under Conservation, a thorough summary of the current state of the region's natural resources. An interpretive guide made to accompany the giant-screen documentary film Ocean Oasis. http://www.oceanoasis.org/ Topics: K-12 Education, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science Last updated Nov 26, 2005 Ocean View: The Depiction of Southern California Coastal Lifestyle
Works from nearly 30 photographers illustrate essays discussing beach party movies, surfing, lifeguards, and swimsuits. These essays make up "a study of coastal lifestyle as an extension of the greater Sunshine State mythology that has drawn industry, wealth and population to California since the turn of the [20th] century." Browsable. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/ocean-view/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Society & Social Science, Water Last updated Mar 30, 2006 Oceans of Kansas Paleontology: Fossils from the Late Cretaceous Western Interior Sea
This site provides photographs, drawings, and "information about the animals that lived in and around the ancient ocean that once covered Kansas and much of the Midwest United States (and Canada)." Includes mosasaurs, marine reptiles from the late Cretaceous period; invertebrate and fish fossils; and reptile and bird fossils. Also find a geologic map, a timeline, and an extensive list of related links. Maintained by a paleontologist. http://www.oceansofkansas.com/ Topics: Animals, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Jul 5, 2004 Operational Significant Event Imagery (OSEI)
Here are "high-resolution, detailed imagery of significant environmental events which are visible in remotely-sensed data available at the NOAA Science Center in Suitland, Maryland." Satellite time lapse and still images, often visually appealing, display major dust storms, fires, floods, icebergs, ocean events, severe weather, snow, cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons, volcanoes, and "Unique Imagery." Includes current events and a daily report. There are links to further information. http://www.osei.noaa.gov/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 2, 2005 Reef Education Network
Excellent site for identifying and classifying reef creatures. Habitats, body structures, characteristics and more are explained. Enhanced with photos, a glossary, a searchable index and a create a notebook feature. Also has a good section on what threatens reefs and solutions to ensure their future. http://www.reef.edu.au Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Water Last updated Aug 12, 2000 ReefBase: A Global Information System on Coral Reefs
This site's objective is to "facilitate better understanding of the inter-dependencies between humans and coral reefs, in order to benefit management and conservation efforts." Includes descriptions of coral reef areas throughout the world, information about coral reef fish populations and fisheries, biodiversity data, and monitoring activities. Features interactive maps, a photo gallery, and a searchable database of publications. http://www.reefbase.org/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Feb 22, 2004 Secrets of the Stomatopod: An Underwater Research Adventure
Contains information on evolution, behavior, vision, the larval stage, and monogamous stomatopods. Features photographs. From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/aquarius/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Aug 16, 2003 Shipinfo Group
This site offers cruise line histories, a database of cruise ship specifications, links to webcams and shipbuilders, and information about vintage and future ships. From an "independently owned and operated group of ship information and travel solution websites." http://www.chrisbrindle.fsnet.co.uk/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Transportation, Travel Last updated Dec 31, 2007 Shoreline Aerial Photos
This is a collection of "oblique aerial photography of ... [Washington] state's entire 2,500 miles of marine shoreline." A navigable image map accentuates this collection of over 10,000 true-color photographs. "The photos were taken to optimize sun angle, shoreline orientation, and low tides," providing "a valuable educational monitoring tool for coastal managers and the public." Searchable by landmark, jurisdiction, county, and other factors. From the Washington State Department of Ecology. http://apps.ecy.wa.gov/shorephotos/ Topics: Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Oct 14, 2004 Stereocard Collection
A collection of over 170 stereographic views, "double set[s] of paper prints mounted on card stock to be viewed through a stereoscope to produce a three dimensional image" popular during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Searchable by keyword and browsable by subject (agriculture, amusements, costume, dwellings, Far East, fishing, mining, lumber, Pacific Northwest, Pacific region, Southeast Asia, transportation, women). From the University of Washington Libraries, Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/stereoweb/ Topics: Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States Last updated Feb 14, 2005 U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program (NMMP)
This site describes how "bottlenose dolphins and California sea lions perform a number of important functions such as protecting ports and Navy assets from swimmer attack, locating and attaching recovery hardware to expensive exercise and training targets, and locating potentially dangerous sea mines." The site features a FAQ, photographs, a map of their deployment, information about marine mammal health care and training in San Diego, California, and more. From the U.S. Department of the Navy. http://www.spawar.navy.mil/sandiego/technology/mammals/ Topics: Animals, Mammals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, U.S. Military Last updated Nov 23, 2004 UC Berkeley Researchers Announce the Discovery of Sulawesi Coelacanths!
Documents the 1998 discovery of a coelacanth fish in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Includes photographs, habitat maps, information on conservation, and "a few of the many unanswered questions that remain about coelacanths." From the Museum of Paleontology, University of California, Berkeley. http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/vertebrates/coelacanth/coelacanths.html Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Aug 23, 2003 United States Antarctic Program
Combines information about Raytheon's Antarctic Program Service, run on behalf of the National Science Foundation's Office of Polar Programs, and information and links about Antarctic travel, history, and related educational sites. Features a browsable and searchable photo archive; categories include people, stations, scenery, science, transportation, and wildlife. Also provides access to the Antarctic Sun, the newspaper "published during the austral summer at McMurdo Station, Antarctica." http://www.usap.gov/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Newspapers by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Regions of the World, Science Last updated Aug 2, 2006 US Fish & Wildlife Service: National Digital Library
A searchable collection of images in the public domain of "wildlife, plants, National Wildlife Refuges and other scenics, as well as wildlife management work." http://www.fws.gov/digitalmedia Topics: Animals, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Sep 24, 2009 USA.gov: U.S. Government Photos and Multimedia
Many high-quality images on a wide variety of topics. "Most of these images and graphics are available for use in the public domain; they may be used and reproduced without permission or fee. However, some images may be protected by license." Browse alphabetically. Some links are to other, equally rich collections. From USA.gov (formerly FirstGov.gov), the U.S. government's official Web portal. http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Graphics.shtml Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife Last updated Jan 15, 2007 Voyager: Giant Kelp
Contains a map of world kelp distribution (shrub kelp and kelp with air bladders) and information on kelp harvesting, anatomy, use as food, and ecological importance. Features activities and quizzes. Part of the Voyager for Kids website from the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), University of California, San Diego. http://aquarium.ucsd.edu/Education/Learning_Resources/Voyager_for_Kids/kelpvoyager/ Topics: K-12 Education, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Plants by Name Last updated Apr 1, 2007 Wilhelm Hester Photographs
This digital exhibit consists of almost 350 images taken by photographer Wilhelm Hester between 1893 and 1906. He "produced a remarkable visual documentation of the marine shipping industry in the Puget Sound region of Washington State." His photographs include details of ship construction and rigging, interior views of cabins, crew members and their pets, and tall ships loading lumber and grain. Searchable. From the University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections. http://content.lib.washington.edu/hesterweb/ Topics: Notable People: Arts & Humanities, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Photography, Transportation, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 25, 2005 |
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