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NOAA

Noaa: Ship Okeanos Explorer: "America's Ship for Ocean Exploration"

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow teams of scientists as they explore marine life and habitats of the deep ocean. Covers past and current expeditions in various regions of the world. Includes webcasts, videos, lesson plans and modules, and career resources. An...
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Palomar Community College District

Palomar College: Careers in Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Oceanography is a very competitive career field. Explore the wide range of careers in marine science from Palomar College and how you can begin preparing to secure one of job openings.
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Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: History of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive timeline will guide you through the history of oceanography. The timeline stretches from 30,000 BCE to the present.
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Museum of Science

Museum of Science: Exploring the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
How do scientists collect information from the dark, cold depths of the ocean? Learn how scientists approach the problems of underwater exploration using remote sensing.
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Other

Sea Sky: Explore the Sea

For Students 3rd - 8th
Climb aboard this submarine and explore the sea. This site has pictures and information about the oceans, coral reefs, as well as famous explorers of the deep. You can also play interactive games.
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NOAA

Noaa: Submersibles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the technology that's involved in oceanography. This resource contains descriptions and pictures of thirteen different submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Sylvia Earle, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides biographical information on scientist, Earle, Earle. This article talks about her childhood, education, and work "in the forefront of deep ocean exploration."
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
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Florida State University

Florida State University: Department of Oceanography

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore and study the world of Oceanography at Florida State University
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Boise State University

Boise State University: Ocean Exploration: Abyssopelagic (Abyssal) Zone

For Students 1st - 9th
Learn about the very cold, dark region of the ocean known as the abyss. Includes information on the origin of the name of this ocean zone, as well as information on its depth and animal life.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Robert D. Ballard, ph.d.

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Robert Ballard, a trained marine geologist who is famous for discovering the Titanic as well as his work in oceanic research. Today, he is resident of the Institute for Exploration in Mystic, Connecticut; Scientist Emeritus...
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Texas A&M University

Ocean World: Bringing the Ocean to the Classroom

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Aurora Trust and Aurora Institute of Maritime Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about human interaction with the world's oceans through education support activities in the fields of ocean exploration, research, and education.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Dive and Discover: Expeditions to the Seafloor

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive and Discover immerses you into the world of ocean exploration. Through stories, photos, and videos go on board research expeditions that use deep-sea tools and vehicles, and become part of teams of researchers making new discoveries.
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National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Sylvia Earle

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution

For Students 9th - 10th
This research institute uses ROVs to study the ocean. Learn about news, research, and the ships and submarines used by HBOI.
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Other

Earthworks: Jobs

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an environmental career? Explore current environmental job opportunties in the Earthworks database.
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Other

Sut: Careers in Underwater Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in an ocean related career? Explore the variety of career opportunities that are available in underwater technology.
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NOAA

Noaa: Atlantic Oceanographical and Meteorological Laboratory

For Students 9th - 10th
The AOML researches oceanography, tropical meteorology, atmospheric and oceanic chemistry and acoustics in order to understand the physical characteristics of the ocean and atmosphere. Explore science in action!