Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Marine Invertebrates
Students learn about invertebrates found in the ocean, their individual methods of adaptations, identifying characteristics, and contributions to the marine ecosystem.
NOAA
Noaa: Living Ocean Gallery Invertebrates
Many still photographs and video clips of marine invertebrates are available in this huge collection.
Other
Marine Invertebrates of Hawaii Phylum Annelida
Colorful pictures and short descriptions of several marine worms are available here.
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.
NOAA
Noaa: Arctic Marine Animals
This slide show contains pictures of invertebrate arctic animals filmed during a 2005 expedition. Each photograph has a short description of the animal. There are ten animals displayed.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Marine Organisms for Aquaria and Their Required Maintenance
What can you do with an ocean animal aquarium in your classroom? This website offers information about ordering, setting up, and taking care of marine organisms for a 10-gallon aquarium which is a great way for students to observe a...
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.
Other
Ocean Oasis: Field Guide
Ocean Oasis is a giant-screen film that depicts Mexico's Sea of Cortes and the Baja California desert. This companion site features much of the information the film has, such as beautiful images of animals, water, and land that have...
Other
Sea Gallery: Invertebrates
Dive into a virtual gallery of invertebrates found in the sea. Discover how these creatures get around and find their next meal.
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden: Temperate Oceans
This site from the Missouri Botanical Garden is a comprehensive site covering various topics related to temperate oceans. Be sure to check out the ocean animals link on the left side to learn more about the invertebrates that live in the...
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington: Geo Notes: Crinoids: Ancient Versus Modern Forms [Pdf]
Presents some facts about crinoids, a marine animal abundant during the Paleozoic Era, with many fossil species present in Indiana. This animal can still be found in the Caribbean Sea today.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Arachnids
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Arachnids are a class of joint-legged invertebrates in the subphylum Chelicerata. They live mainly on land but are also found in freshwater and in all marine...
Other
Fins: The Fish Information Service
A good source of information on aquariums, aquarium upkeep, and aquarium fish. Includes an index of freshwater and marine fish and invertebrates listed by type, Latin name, and common name. Index includes photos. Links to aquarium sites,...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo
Here is the National Zoological Park right at our fingertips. Students will find many things to explore at this colorful and engaging site. Any study of animals will have a successful start here. Chances are students can catch their...
Indiana University
Indiana Univ. Bloomington:geo Notes: Conodonts: Microfossils of Distinction [Pdf]
Presents some facts about conodonts, extinct eel-like animals whose fossils have been found in Indiana's marine sedimentary rocks. Their important role in geologic research is also discussed.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Natural History Notebooks
This site from the Canadian Museum of Nature, a natural history museum, provides short information blurbs and fun facts on over 240 different common animals categorized by type (mammals, fish, reptiles, invertebrates, amphibians,...
Other
Octopus of California
Twenty great pictures of octopi from California. This site also offers up close pictures of invertebrates, squids, and tidepools.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Jellyfish
Take an exciting look at the jellyfish! Easy to read facts including habitat, physical appearance, movement, diet, enemies, as well as colorful photos. Click on the menu tab to view a video clip of this floating creature.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Abalone
Learn some "cool facts" about abalone as you study its description and read about conservation efforts.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Mary Jane Rathbun (1860 1943)
Mary Jane Rathbun (1860-1943) worked for the United States Fish Commission and later at the United States National Museum in the Division of Marine Invertebrates
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Ruth Winkley
In 1921, the Marine Biological Laboratory's Biological Bulletin listed Ruth Winkley as a clerk in the laboratory supply department; she graduated from University of Michigan in 1925, where she studied invertebrate zoology. This is...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Portal: Corals and Coral Reefs
Learn about corals and the importance of coral reefs to ocean ecosystems. Find out how reefs are created, what threats they face, and what kinds of conservation tactics are being used to protect and preserve them.