 Island Explorers
"The lesson plan page provides engaging activities for elementary and middle school students in topics such as physical oceanography, ocean organisms and their interactions, and human impact on the ocean. Thorough background information provided for teachers in each lesson plan, along with recommendations for making the activities work with ideal materials as well as substitutions if those items aren't available. Extension activities are provided for most lessons, too. Great site! "
–Julie, Bridge Teacher Reviewer
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 Discovery of Sound in the Sea
Discovery of Sound in the Sea (DOSITS) is one of the most comprehensive Internet resources on underwater sound. It introduces the science and uses of underwater sound and provides information on the effects of underwater sound on marine animals. In addition to in-depth science content, the DOSITS website contains interactive galleries, including an extensive audio gallery containing over 60 examples of sound sources found in the global ocean.
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 The Algulhas Current Time-Series Experiment
Beginning November 2, 2011, Dr. Lisa Beal from the Univ. of Miami, will lead a team of scientists off South Africa's coast to study the Agulhas Current. As the Indian Ocean version of the Gulf Stream, the Algulhas Current transports warm, salty water from the equator toward the South Pole. By studying the current, scientists can get a better understanding of how it contributes to ocean circulation and global climate.
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