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All About Oceans and Seas
Find dimensions and characteristics of the oceans from EnchantedLearning.com.
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Diving into the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Use this site to link to other informative sites such as the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research.
Touring the Ocean Planet Exhibit from the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
Find out about Oceans in Peril and Ocean Science.
Touring the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Field Research Facilities
Go on a virtual tour and learn about coastal research, including information about dunes, beach erosion, tides, and equipment used in research.
Oceanography from the Space Shuttle
View pictures taken from the space shuttle.
Understanding Tides
Correct any misconceptions you currently have regarding tides.
Drifting into the Alfred Wegener Institute
Find out about ongoing research about the movement of the continents. (Note: Site is in both English and German.)
Summarizing USGS Projects in Coastal and Marine Geology
Link to a specific USGS research project from this site.
Ocean Drilling Program
Discover what this international group is learning about the interior of the earth by looking beneath the seafloor.
Project Oceanography
View photographs and videos by University of South Florida College of Marine Science.
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Careers
Oceanographers at work: Training and careers for tomorrow's ocean scientists
Gain understanding of the kinds of oceanographers in this Quarterdeck article by Kimberly Mace.
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Find information about numerous kinds of marine science careers.
Careers in Marine Science
Learn about various careers in marine science.
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Ask a Marine Scientist
Read answers to over 600 questions at OceanLink.
Mysteries of the Deep
Find answers by Navy oceanographers to common questions asked of Neptune's Web.
Answers@NOAA.gov
Search answers from US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Mad Sci Network
View archives of lots of topics and questions.
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Activities
For Kids: Activities
Make your own deep sea vent with instructions from New England Aquarium.
Kids Corner - Lab Experiment
Experiment with ballast and stability by creating your own semi-submersible.
Descartes' Diver
Find this and many more Exploratorium Snacks.
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