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New England Aquarium: Climate Change and the Oceans

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos accompanied by student activity sheets explore the impact of climate change on the ocean and the animals that live in and around it: sea turtles, jellies, whales, shore birds, lobsters, and coral.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Estuaries

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about estuaries, where the fresh water rivers meet the salt water of the oceans. The unique features of estuaries are explained, followed by a look into estuarine food webs. Next find out about the different plants and animals that...
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Marine Turtle Conservation Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven species of marine turtles navigate the oceans. Six of these seven species are considered endangered. Learn about the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 and a little about these ancient animals and the threats to their existence.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: The Fossil Record

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson plan explores the fossils of animals that lived in the ancient oceans such as in the area now known as the Burgess Shale in the western Canadian Rocky Mountains.