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Oceans
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Antarctica Cup International Yacht Race 2005 
 Information about "a non-stop race of 14,600 nautical miles for identical 25m Maxi Boats -- passing the three most notorious capes on the planet; Cape Horn, Cape Agulhas, Cape Leeuwin." Site contains course and events details, boat specifications, brief background information on Antarctica, and race updates. Searchable. http://www.antarcticacup.com/ Topics: Geology, Outdoor Recreation, Regions of the World, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Sep 9, 2003 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 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 The European Discovery of the Pacific
This version of a talk by a cartographic historian discusses the European discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in September 1513 and how a 1507 world map published in Strasbourg appears to show "America North and South as two very large island-continents ... and beyond them lies an ocean stretching some thousands of miles west." Includes image of the 1507 map. From a UK retailer of maps and travel books. http://www.stanfords.co.uk/articles/mad-about-maps/the-european-discovery-of-the-pacific,125,AR.html Topics: Geography, Geology, Maps, Water Last updated Sep 11, 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 Glossary of Physical Oceanography and Related Disciplines
Glossary of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in oceanography, paleoceanography, meteorology, climatology, geology, numerical analysis, signal processing, and statistics. Entries are cross-referenced and many include links to related websites. (Note: Links are not hyperlinked.) From a research scientist in the Department of Oceanography, Texas A&M University. http://stommel.tamu.edu/~baum/paleo/ocean/ocean.html Topics: Geology Last updated Dec 31, 2007 Indian Ocean Maps
A collection of digitized maps of the Indian Ocean region, including maps of individual countries and detailed maps of specific regions such as Sri Lanka, the Seychelles, the Maldives, Madagascar, and Mauritius. Many of the maps are from the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). From the Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection at the University of Texas at Austin. http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/indian_ocean.html Topics: Geology, Maps by Place Last updated Jan 5, 2005 International Year of the Ocean
Variety of ocean-related fact sheets and news articles; state-by-state links to weather, buoy data, satellite pictures, and local ocean-related links; resources and links for teachers and children; links to other ocean/coastal resources-related sites and federal agencies concerned with marine resources; discussion papers on various ocean resource management topics. Searchable. Site by The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Apr 12, 2002 Law of the Sea: Institute Researcher Helps Map Arctic Seafloor
This November 2007 article describes techniques used for mapping the Arctic seafloor and continental shelves and the relationship of a scientific expedition mapping the Arctic seafloor and claims by Russia and other countries to ownership of the seafloor (which Russia, Canada, Denmark, Norway, and the United States have potential claims to under the Law of the Sea Convention). From the Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin. http://www.jsg.utexas.edu/news/feats/2007/law_of_sea.html Topics: Geography, Geology, Regions of the World Last updated Jan 7, 2008 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'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 NODC Coastal Water Temperature Guide
Shows present water temperatures and monthly climatological averages for various coastal reporting stations in the U.S. From the National Oceanographic Data Center. http://www.nodc.noaa.gov/dsdt/cwtg/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Oct 20, 2000 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: Education, 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: Geography, Geology, History, Lesson Plans, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science Last updated Jun 25, 2003 Ocean Planet
This site celebrates the spectacular diversity of the oceans while examining the environmental issues they now face. From the Smithsonian Institution. http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html Topics: Geography, Geology, Water Last updated Aug 7, 2005 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 Oceans and Law of the Sea
Official website for United Nations (UN) conventions dating from 1958 that govern "claims, counterclaims and sovereignty disputes [to the sea]. The hope was for a more stable order, promoting greater use and better management of ocean resources." Concerns addressed include ocean noise, the Continental Shelf, seabed authority, and ocean management training. Features text of conventions, historical overview, links to material about bodies established under conventions, and news. Also includes links to related sites. http://www.un.org/Depts/los/ Topics: Geography, Geology, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Oceanus: The Magazine That Explores the Oceans in Depth
This online magazine from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) highlights research from WHOI "in news, features, and interviews written by magazine staff, with full-color photographs and illustrations. Each issue covers a wide spectrum of oceanography, spanning coastal research, marine life, deep-ocean exploration, and the ocean's role in climate, as well as ocean technology and policy." Searchable, or browse by topic such as natural hazards, ocean policy, pollution, and vessels and vehicles. http://www.whoi.edu/oceanus Topics: Geography, Geology Last updated Jan 9, 2008 Oceanweather: Current Marine Data
"These pages show current marine data from ... models and observational data worldwide. This service is provided for the enjoyment of the marine/meteorological community and is not intended for commercial purposes." Browse data by region. Each region includes visual representations of wave height, marine observations, and sea surface temperatures. From Oceanweather, Inc., a coastal and ocean engineering consulting firm. http://www.oceanweather.com/data/ Topics: Geology, Weather Last updated Dec 30, 2003 Pacific Seafloor Mapping Project
This project is collecting data to produce maps through "bathymetry (sea-floor depth) and backscatter (data that can provide insight into the geologic makeup of the sea floor)." Currently includes maps for Puget Sound, Lake Tahoe, part of San Francisco Bay, Los Angeles, San Diego, Hawaii, and Flower Gardens Banks Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. A related bibliography is available. http://walrus.wr.usgs.gov/pacmaps/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Scientific Themes, U.S. Maps, Water Last updated Sep 23, 2001 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 Rockets, Radar, and Computers: The International Geophysical Year
Illustrated overview of the 1957-1958 International Geophysical Year (IGY), "an international effort to coordinate the collection of geophysical data from around the world," focusing on the IGY's legacy at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Includes discussion of the 1957 Soviet launch of the first Earth satellite, Sputnik, using a military intercontinental ballistic missile, and the accompanying "'crisis' [that] overshadowed the other activities of the IGY." From NOAA. http://celebrating200years.noaa.gov/magazine/igy/welcome.html Topics: Geology, Physics Last updated Jun 25, 2007 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: Education, 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: Education, Education, Geology, Science Last updated Apr 24, 2007 SIOExplorer Digital Library Project
"Data, documents and images from 822 expeditions by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) since 1903 are becoming web-accessible under a usage policy through the new SIOExplorer project, and will become part of the overall NSF-funded National Science Digital Library (NSDL). The effort is a collaboration among researchers at Scripps, computer scientists from the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC), and archivists and librarians from the UCSD Library." Includes links to shipboard and geophysical data. http://nsdl.sdsc.edu Topics: California: Education, Geology, Water Last updated Sep 13, 2006 Tides & Currents
Scientific explanation of what causes tides, the history of tidal prediction, machinery used for prediction, how and why water levels are measured, and links to observations and predictions. From the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Service, National Ocean Service. http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Geology, Water, Weather Last updated Apr 18, 2006 TsuInfo Alert
This online publication presents information from the National Tsunami Hazard Mitigation program, a state-federal partnership designed to reduce the impacts of tsunamis on coastal communities. It describes the tsunami mitigation efforts of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), working with Alaska, Hawaii, Washington state, Oregon, and California. Issues from the present to 1999 are available. http://www.dnr.wa.gov/ResearchScience/Topics/GeologyPublicationsLibrary/Pages/tsuinfo.aspx Topics: Geography, Geology, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq, Water, Weather Last updated Mar 27, 2008 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 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 The World Factbook: Indian Ocean
Basic facts, map, statistics, and other information about the Indian Ocean. Includes a map showing the ocean's position on the globe; another view of the ocean can be found by navigating to the Asia map through the political map link on this page. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xo.html Topics: Geology Last updated Jul 30, 2009 |
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