American Museum of Natural History
What is Marine Biology?
A marine environment covers the majority of the earth but is arguably the least understood. Teach young scientists about the characteristics of oceans and ocean species using an interactive online lesson. The in-person or remote learning...
NASA
Science at Nasa: Ocean Tides Lost and Found
This article explains what forces are at work on changing the tides of our oceans.
NOAA
Noaa: National Data Buoy Center: What Are Tides?
This site from the National Data Buoy Center presents a brief description of the nature of ocean tides.
NOAA
Noaa: Our Restless Tides
This site provides an excellent explanation of the nature of tides and how they are formed. The one shortcoming is the use of the fictional "centrifugal force", but this is commonly misused in literature.
NOAA
Noaa: Tide and Current Glossary [Pdf]
This site offers definitions of the many and varied terms used to describe tides and currents.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Earth Science for Kids: Ocean Tides
Did you know the rising and falling of the sea level is caused by the gravity of the Moon and the Sun? Kids learn about ocean tides including tidal currents and types of tides on this site.
NASA
Sci Jinks: What Causes Tides?
How do ocean tides work? What causes them? Find out with this resource.
NOAA
Noaa: National Weather Service: Jetstream: The Ocean
Online school for weather presents a complete guide to the ocean and its effect on our weather such as El Nino, hurricanes, floods, and droughts. Explores layers of the ocean, sea water, waves, tides, rip currents, and more. A review...
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Whoi: What Causes Tides?
The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute provides an in-depth but easy to read article on the role of the moon and the sun in respect to tides.
NASA
Scijinks: Tides and Oceans
Discover some interesting facts about tides and oceans and activities which correspond.
NOAA
Noaa: National Ocean Service: Tides Online
Coast to coast tide data. Links to state and storm information, historical data and frequently asked questions all about tides.
NOAA
Noaa: National Ocean Service: Education: Currents
Illustrated tutorial explains the numerous factors which shape ocean currents. Animations help students visualize how these aspects constantly affect the water movement in the ocean and how scientists use this information to study ocean...
Other
Univ. Of South Carolina: Www Tide and Current Prediction
The Univeristy of South Carolina provides predictions for tides and currents from all coasts of the U.S. Also provides useful related links.
Other
Quoddy Loop: Tides
This resource gives an in-depth description of the Quoddy Loop of Islands within the Bay of Fundy. This area has the greatest tidal range in the world. Learn what causes these massive tides.
Texas A&M University
Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom
Online resource for students and teachers to see information on icebergs, fisheries, coral reefs, waves, currents and more. Provides teachers with learning activities. Has its own ask-an-expert site (Ask Dr. Bob), and provides real-time...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Earth's Oceans Tides
This site explains what tides are and the difference between Proxigean Spring Tides, spring tides, and neap tides, and how these are formed. Graphic illustrations are provided.
Museum of Science
Museum of Science, Boston: Ebbs and Flows of the Sea
A simple one-page explanation of oceanic tides. Includes instructions for completing a tide-mapping activity.
Rice University
Rice University: Ocean Currents and Tides
This URL will start you out at the site map for Rice University's study of longitude and navigation. Scroll to the section titled "Oceans" and you will find some very good information on surface currents, especially those of the South...
Other
Hopewell Rocks 360 Degrees Panorama
Take a panoramic tour of the famous Hopewell Rocks. Explore the ocean floor and the rock formations. Be careful! When the tides come in the water rises to a height of a four story building.
Other
Nasa: Iss Earth Kam
Students get a whole new perspective of the world through images obtained from the International Space Station. Students can even request images to be taken through ISS EarthKAM. Activities and educator guides are provided.
Institute of Global Environment and Society
Iges: Homepage
This site allows you to access a great deal of information about the link between ocean and climate. Latest El Nino/La Nina predictions and maps are one of many data sets featured.
US Navy
Habitats: Beaches Characteristics
This resource presents an overview of beach structure. This article briefly covers beach features such as spits, tombolos and barrier islands.
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