Curated OER
Comparison of Protein Sequences From Two Samples of Crabmeat Using Gel Electrophoresis As an Introduction To the Biotechnology Lab
Students discover that proteins that are the product of DNA translation are different for different species. They determine that by analyzing their mass and charge they can differentiate between two different species. They use some of...
Curated OER
Marine Habitats of Galveston Island
Four lessons introduce elementary ecologists to salt marsh and sandy beach habitats. In the first lesson, they place shells and other materials in vinegar to determine if they contain calcium carbonate. In the second lesson, they read a...
Curated OER
My Underwater World
Third graders examine the differences between underwater plant and animal life and human life. They create underwater scenes which display their knowledge of ocean life. They exhibit artwork in the classroom.
NOAA
Noaa: Nmml: What Is Marine Mammal Science?
Besides career information about marine biology, site includes information about studying marine mammals and the National Marine Mammals Laboratory. Check out the marine mammal section then test what you learn with the marine mammal quiz.
NOAA
Noaa: Marine Mammal Biologist
This resource provides infromation about careers in marine mammal biology.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Scientists at the Smithsonian
This is a collection of video interviews with twenty Smithsonian scientists who work in a scientific areas as vastly different as measuring the moon and figuring out what kinds of birds collide with aircraft. An interesting way to...
PBS
Pbs a Science Odyssey: Rachel Carson
This site from PBS provides a biography detailing the life of the environmentalist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Other
Reef Quest: So You Wanna Be a Shark Biologist
If becoming a shark biologist is your dream, check out this article on how to break into the field, written by a real shark biologist.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sylvia Earle
Inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 2000, Sylvia Earle is an internationally recognized marine biologist, author, and oceanographer. Here you can read about her most adventurous and fascinating life.
Careers New Zealand
Kiwi Careers: Marine Biologist
This KiwiCareers site provides information regarding tasks and duties, working conditions, and other career related information for marine biologists.
Other
Environmental Science: Environmental Science Careers
Explore this list of close to fifty science careers with a connection and focus on environmental science. Also compare average salaries of each.
Read Works
Read Works: Marine Biology
[Free Registration/Login Required] A literary text about a boy named Frank who grew up loving the ocean and has dreams of becoming a marine biologist. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: How to Spy on Sharks
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who use satellite tags to help them study different shark species. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
NOAA
Noaa: Deep Sea Biologist
This resource provides information about the career of deep sea biologist.
University of California
The Love Lab: So You Want to Be a Marine Biologist?
Do you want to know what being a marine biologist is really like? This career resource strives to provide a realistic look at the marine biology field. It is wittily written and offers lots of practical advice.
Other
Vancouver Aquarium/career as a Marine Biologist
Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.
BiologyWise
Biology Wise: Famous Marine Biologists and Their Contributions
Read up on the lives and contributions of these scientists if you are considering a career in marine biology.
Other
Rachel Carson Institute: Commemorating Carson
The Rachel Carson Institute provides a brief biography of the esteemed marine biologist and writer, Rachel Carson (1907-1964 CE).
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: Oceanography Careers
Do you want to get started in preparing for a career in oceanography? Explore resources to start the career planning process.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Robert Ballard
This resource provides information about the marine biologist Robert Ballard, who discovered the most famous wreck of the twentieth century - the Titanic.
Other
Buzzle.com: Edu Zenith: Top 10 Marine Biology Colleges
Interested in a career in marine biology? Find out which colleges and universities are the best places to study it in the United States.
University of California
Scripps: Interview With Marine Biologist
Do you wonder what the career of a marine biologist is really like? Use the career interview with marine biologist Dr. Michael Latz ti learn more.
Environmental Education for Kids
Eek!: Environmental Careers: Gone Fishing? Life as a Fisheries Biologist
A short description of what it takes to become a fisheries biologist and what they do.