Science Struck
Science Struck: Information About the Marine Biome
Describes the characteristics of the marine biome and the plants and animals that live there.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Acid Rain and Aquatic Life
Chemicals from the Earth's atmosphere are making their way down to the planet. Not in spaceships, but in rain. The acid rain can infiltrate ground water, lakes, and streams. How does acid rain affect aquatic ecosystems?
National Geographic
National Geographic: Sorting the Gulf Ecosystem
In this activity, students sort images of organisms into categories such as birds, reptiles, plants, invertebrates, etc. Next they examine the provided poster of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem and categorize organisms they identify. A...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Science for Kids: Marine or Ocean Biome
Kids learn about the marine biome. The largest biome by far, the oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.
Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy: Coral Reefs of Palau: Nature's Amazing Underwater Cities
This lesson takes young scholars on a virtual field trip to the coral reefs of Palau where they will explore amazing underwater cities found near a remote network of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Learn all about an ecosystem of...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Discovering Amazing Life in the Deep Sea
A research biologist at the Monterey Aquarium and a professor at UC-Santa Cruz is interviewed to explain the studies done in the deep sea. Steven Haddock addresses the purpose of uncovering the mysteries of life and environment lying out...
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Animal Guide
An extensive image-rich field guide to marine habitats and inhabitants, with detailed descriptions and "cool facts" about each.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Aquatic Biomes
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Aquatic biomes can be generally classified based on the amount of salt in the water. Freshwater biomes have less than 1% salt and are typical of ponds and lakes,...
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, University of California Santa Barbara
University of California: A Global Map of Human Impacts to Marine Ecosystems
Maps in different categories such as fishing, climate change, and pollution were pulled together into a composite map that shows the impact of humans on the world's oceans. Analysis at the time (2008) showed that 40% of the world's...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an overview of the organisms living in the sea.
Kidport
Kidport: Life in the Sea
Teachers can utilize this colorful interactive site so that students can explore the wonderful world of sea animals. Use this site to learn their characteristics and living environments.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Deep Ocean Mysteries and Wonders
Marine biologist, David Gallo, shows why oceans are important while taking the viewer on a voyage into the ocean and exploring the incredible beauty of marine life. [8:24]
Morning Earth
Biosphere as Place: Ocean: Benthic Biomes Two
study the Biology concept of ecosystems. The marine ecosystem tutorial comprises of definitions, pictures, and examples of an assortment of ocean benthic biomes.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Ocean Abiotic Factors
After looking at examples of biotic and abiotic factors in ecosystems, students focus on abiotic factors in marine ecosystems, the physical processes that are involved, and the impact human activities can have on these. Includes handouts...
NOAA
Noaa: Estuaries: Noaa: Science Data: Graphing
Create graphs of marine ecosystems using real-time data.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about ocean ecosystems. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 12.14 Aquatic Biomes
Understand the living and nonliving aspects of aquatic ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes organisms found in varying ocean ecosystems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes organisms found in varying ocean ecosystems.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: Aquatic Ecosystems: Self Check Quiz
Try these five multiple-choice questions about aquatic ecosystems. After answers are submitted, students can review their mistakes.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Probing an Aquatic Ecosystem
In this activity, students' use a pH sensor and Temperature Sensor to measure and compare the pH and temperature of three aquariums over a period of several weeks. They will compare and understand how plants and animals affect the water...
Other
Sea Sky: Reef Life
The coral reef, its composition and inhabitants are explored here in detail. With additional information about the life that inhabits a coral reef.
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