About Marine Mammals nmml.afsc.noaa.gov/education/marinemammals.htm
This short introduction discusses different mammals that live near or in the sea. This Web site is an excellent resource for students Kindergarten through grade 8.

Aquarium of the Pacific www.aquariumofpacific.org/
Located in nearby Long Beach, California's newest aquarium highlights aquatic life in the Tropical Pacific, Northern Pacific and the Southern California and Baja waters. It includes a short history of aquariums, information on exhibits and floor plans, and a look behind the scenes.

Basic Coral Biology www.coexploration.org/bbsr/coral/html/body_basic_coral_biology.html
This site was developed and supported by the Richard and Rhoda Goldman Fund. The site focuses on Bermuda's coral reefs, while bringing about an awareness of coral reef issues worldwide. The informative web-based curriculum contains useful resources on coral reefs for teachers and students.

Corals and Coral Reefs www.seaworld.org/infobooks/coral/home.html
This site is written by the Sea World education department to help students of all ages. It contains educational information about corals and coral reefs, from its scientific classification to conservation. This is a helpful educational resource for anyone wanting to learn more about coral reefs.

Earth's Oceans - Enchanted Learning www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/ocean/index.shtml
This short introduction to the oceans and seas discusses the oceans of the world and their characteristics. This site also discusses the water cycle, tides, coral reefs, and sea animals. This is a useful source for both students and teachers.

FINS: Fish Information Service fins.actwin.com/
FINS is an archive of information about freshwater and marine aquariums. The site has a glossary, plans for do-it-yourself projects, and illustrated fish catalogs which include both popular and scientific names of fishes.

Marine Aquarium Society of Los Angeles (MASLA) www.masla.com
MASLA designed this site for marine aquarium hobbyists. It contains useful information on fish and coral identification, fish breeding, coral propagation, fish diseases, and how to start a reef tank.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Photo Collection www.photolib.noaa.gov/
This collection of more than 16,000 photographs is grouped in more than a dozen categories. Each category includes subcategories and thumbnail images, with subjects that cover tornadoes, seafloor invertebrates, marine mammals, coral, coastlines, sunrises, sunsets, moonbeams, fishing, and weather balloons.

Oceanography www.odysseyexpeditions.org/oceanography.htm
This short introduction to oceanography focuses on water, seawater, and the oceans. The basic chemistry of water is explained, as well as its importance as an extremely suitable medium for life. Seawater is also discussed in detail.

Public Aquariums - Fish Link Centralwww.fishlinkcentral.com/links/Public_Aquariums/
This list of links to public aquariums worldwide also has a large collection of small photographs of fish, listed by scientific name. The site also has links to aquaculture, breeders, marine and freshwater sections, institutions, ponds and water gardens, and other related topics.

Sea and Sky www.seasky.org/
This site has useful information for students to peruse about the oceans of the world. Explore the splendors of the sea and the wonders of the universe through sights, sounds, information, and interactive games.

Tide Pools hmsc.orst.edu/projects/rocky/tidepool.html
Take an interactive tour of a tide pool. Students can learn about the creatures that live in tide pools. Colored pictures and a brief description are provided for each sea creature.

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