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Marine Sciences
 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 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, California Regions, California Travel: Popular Destinations, California: Animals, California: Recreation, Dragons, Dreams, & Daring Deeds, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Recreation, Science Last updated Mar 18, 2006 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: California: Animals, Correspondence, Geology, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The Cephalopod Page
This site contains photographs and thoroughly researched information on many species of octopus, squid, cuttlefish, and other cephalopods. Current news, links and a FAQ are also provided. Created and maintained by a marine biologist. http://www.thecephalopodpage.org/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Apr 6, 2006 CLIWOC: Climatological Database for the World's Oceans 1750-1850
The primary aim of this project funded by the European Union "is to produce and make freely available for the scientific community the world's first daily oceanic climatological database for the period 1750 to 1850." Data has been obtained primarily through ships' logbooks "held in British, Dutch, French, Spanish and Argentinean archives." Site includes a database of transcribed weather information, maps, and a multilingual dictionary of wind force terms. http://www.ucm.es/info/cliwoc/ Topics: Geology, Science, Science, Weather Last updated Jan 7, 2004 CSCOR-Supported Research Provides Foundation for Effective Management of the "Dead Zone" in the Northern Gulf of Mexico
Overview of research concerning the "largest zone of oxygen-depleted [hypoxic] coastal waters in the United States, and the second largest for the world's coastal oceans, ... in the northern Gulf of Mexico on the Louisiana continental shelf." Provides links to relevant studies, press releases, action plans, and participating committees and institutes. From the Center for Sponsored Coastal Ocean Research (CSCOR), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.cop.noaa.gov/stressors/extremeevents/hab/features/hypoxiafs_report1206.html Topics: Science, Water Last updated Jul 23, 2007 Extreme 2000: Voyage to the Deep
Learn about this deep sea mission to the Sea of Cortes and its crew and vessel at this searchable site. There is information about seafloor geology, including plate tectonics and hydrothermal vents. Creature Features has facts about the tubeworm, vent crab, Pompeii worm, and ancient bacteria. A background of toxic chemistry and the high-Tech tools used on this expedition are also provided. There are also video clips. http://www.ocean.udel.edu/deepsea/home/home.html Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Geology, Science, Water Last updated Nov 3, 2001 The Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone
Overview of this "area of hypoxic [low-oxygen] ... waters at the mouth of the Mississippi River. The zone occurs between the inner and mid-continental shelf in the northern Gulf of Mexico, beginning at the Mississippi River delta and extending westward to the upper Texas coast." Discusses causes, effects on marine life and fishing industry, and related topics. Includes link collections for general reading, professionals, and educators. From the Science Education Resource Center (SERC), Carleton College. http://serc.carleton.edu/microbelife/topics/deadzone/ Topics: Science, Water Last updated Jul 23, 2007 Jean-Michel Cousteau Ocean Adventures
Companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) series in which Jean-Michel Cousteau, son of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, and his team "explore dangerous and spectacular locales across the globe." Features video clips, podcasts, background material, and games for episodes on the northern Hawaiian Islands, sharks at risk, gray whale migration, and America's National Maritime Sanctuaries. Also includes teachers guides and a glossary. http://www.pbs.org/kqed/oceanadventures/ Topics: Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science Last updated Jun 7, 2007 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 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, California: Animals, California: Photograph Collections, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Apr 4, 2006 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 Biology Web: An Educational Resource
Directory of research bibliographies, databases, educational programs, and other Web resources for marine biology students. Also has career information and a glossary of marine biology terms. Browsable. Compiled by a professor of marine biology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/marinebio/mbweb.html Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science, Science Last updated Apr 6, 2005 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 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 National Data Buoy Center
Click a highlighted region to get the weather and sea state data being reported by automated marine stations around the world. http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/rmd.shtml Topics: Geology, Science, Science, Weather Last updated Sep 3, 2005 NOAA Fisheries: National Marine Fisheries Service
This section of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the federal agency "dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems." The site features information about regional offices and science centers, programs, governing legislation, an illustrated species identification guide, and more. Also includes a section for children. Searchable. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/ Topics: Agriculture, Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science, Science Last updated May 12, 2004 NOAA's National Ocean Service (NOS)
The NOS "(NOS) works to observe, understand, and manage our nation's coastal and marine resources." Features news, reports, and educational materials on topics relating to the nation’s oceans, coasts, and marine navigation. Includes access to technical reports from 1998 to present from the Office of Coast Survey, National Marine Sanctuary Program, and other NOS offices. Searchable. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Science, Transportation, Water Last updated May 2, 2006 Ocean and Coastal Environmental Access Network (Cal OCEAN)
A directory of sites concerning California "ocean and coastal resource management, planning, research and education." Searchable and browsable by organization, resource type, geographic area, or category. Includes search engines for sites containing California and federal legislation, and brief background information. Part of the California Environmental Resources Evaluation System (CERES). http://ceres.ca.gov/ocean/ Topics: California: Animals, California: Education, California: Environment & Energy, California: Science, Geology, Science Last updated Apr 11, 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: Discover New Trails at LII, Geography, Geology, History, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Ocean World
Information about many aspects of oceanography: fisheries, coral reefs, currents, El Niño, icebergs, weather, waves, and more. Ask "Dr. Bob" (oceanography professor) a question or gather real-time data for various oceanographic topics. Features two college-level oceanography textbooks intended for students in oceanography, meteorology, and ocean engineering. Also contains ample educational materials for K-12 teachers and students. From Texas A&M University. http://oceanworld.tamu.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Geology, Science, Water Last updated Jul 22, 2005 OceanLink
This searchable site offers news and information about marine biology and ecology. It features fact sheets on whales, sea lions, dolphins, crabs and other marine life. The site also includes career information, teacher resources, a glossary of marine science terms, marine animal records (the "biggest, smallest, fastest, deepest"), "Ask a Scientist" question and answer forum (with an archive), and an annotated directory of Web links. http://oceanlink.island.net/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geology, Science Last updated Apr 11, 2005 Port Townsend Marine Science Center: Marine and Natural History Exhibits
Located within Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center provides "interactive exhibits for the public, training and support of teachers and students" promoting the scientific study of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits. The site has information on exhibits, programs offered, hours, location, calendar of events, and membership and volunteer opportunities, as well as links to related Web sites. http://www.ptmsc.org/ Topics: Environment, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science, U.S. History By Place, Washington State: Education, Washington State: Environment, Washington State: History By Place, Washington State: Jobs and Work, Washington State: Recreation, Washington State: Regions, Washington State: Science, Washington State: Transportation, Washington State: Travel Last updated Jul 23, 2003 Preliminary Report of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy: Governors' Draft
"Released by the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy on April 20, 2004, this document presents the Commission's preliminary findings and recommendations for a new, coordinated, and comprehensive national ocean policy." Includes an archive of related documents. Searchable. http://oceancommission.gov/documents/prelimreport/ Topics: Geology, Science, Science Last updated Apr 20, 2004 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 Scripps Institution of Oceanography
This site from "one of the oldest, largest, and most important centers for marine science research" features information about its "physical, chemical, biological, geological, and geophysical studies of the oceans." The site features news, articles from its Explorations magazine, and photo galleries of research vessels, the Scripps pier, and more. Searchable. From the University of California, San Diego. http://scripps.ucsd.edu Topics: California Regions, California: Animals, California: Education, Education, Geology, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Aug 17, 2004 Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Archives: Histories
Essays, biographies, and administrative histories by staff of the Archives of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Includes photographs of and information about the philanthropy of Ellen Browning Scripps and the Scripps family, oral histories, and an essay about Hugh Bradner's invention of the wet suit. From the SIO, University of California, San Diego. http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/archives/histories/ Topics: California Regions, California: Education, California: Photograph Collections, California: Society & Social Issues, Education, Geology, History, Science Last updated Apr 17, 2007 Scripps Institution of Oceanography Timeline
A timeline of key events concerning the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, beginning with the birth of philanthropist Ellen Browning Scripps in 1836. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the SIO Archives, University of California, San Diego. http://repositories.cdlib.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1031&context=sio/arch Topics: California Regions, California: Education, California: Society & Social Issues, Education, Geology, Science Last updated Apr 24, 2007 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, California: Animals, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Science Last updated Aug 16, 2003 An Underwater Tour of the Long Island Sound
An introduction to the flora, fauna, geology, and habitat of the diverse world under the surface along the New York and Connecticut shoreline. Produced by the University of Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, the National Undersea Research Center, and the Long Island Sound Resource Center. http://www.lisrc.uconn.edu/lis_uwtour/ Topics: Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Science Last updated May 14, 2007 United Nations Atlas of the Oceans
The United Nations Atlas of the Oceans "is an Internet portal providing information relevant to the sustainable development of the oceans. It is designed for policy-makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues and for scientists, students and resource managers who need access to databases and approaches to sustainability." Browse and search by issues, geographies, and other access points. http://www.oceansatlas.com/ Topics: Environment, Geology, Science, Scientific Themes, Technology Last updated Jun 10, 2002 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 WINDandSEA: The Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences Internet Guide
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Library provides "over 1,000 selected links to science and policy sites." Topics include air pollution, climate, coastal studies, fish, oceanic and atmospheric sciences, marine biology, weather, and wetlands. Also features links to photo collections, and educational sites for teachers and students. http://www.lib.noaa.gov/researchtools/subjectguides/wind/windandsea.html Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geology, Science, Weather Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Reflecting its mission of excellence in oceanographic research, the WHOI Web site provides general information about the research facility, its educational programs, multi-disciplinary projects, and lists links to its marine operations and other ocean research groups. http://www.whoi.edu/ Topics: Education, Geology, Science, Science Last updated Feb 5, 2003 |
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