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Aquarium Kaiukan: Creatures and Anecdotes (Japanese)
The Japanese-language homepage of the Osaka Kaiukan Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. It introduces visitors to the creatures that inhabit zones of the Pacific, from the Aleutian Islands in the north to Antarctica in the south....
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Underwater World, Singapore
At this site you will learn all about Underwater World in Singapore. You can get general information, take a virtual tour, see pictures, and download movies of a diver feeding fish.
Read Works
Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Dive Into a Coral Reef!
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Ocean Crafts
Colorful examples and directions are given for ocean crafts designed for kindergarten and elementary school children.
PBS
Pbs Nature: Octopus
Come and discover what octopi eat and where they live when you visit this resource. Students and teachers will benefit from this clear and concise presentation of information.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway
Selected (6) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the novella "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. This novella tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman who struggles to reel in a giant marlin far off the coast of...
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Longcomb Sawfish
Use this animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical and unique characteristics of the longcomb sawfish. It can be viewed live on the webcam.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "Under the Deck Awnings" by Jack London
"Jaws" fans might enjoy this story. "Under the Deck Awnings" centers around the ruthless character of Miss Caruthers and her horrific plan that leads to a boy being eaten by a shark. Read this short story by Jack London on this site.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: John Singleton Copley
Tour through twelve paintings done by John Singleton Copley. Most of the works are portraits but you can also view "Watson and the Shark," one of his most famous pieces. Click on each image to find a brief explanation and analysis.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Anhinga
Squawking Anhinga at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Egret
Snowy Egret Standing Near Water at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clippix Etc: Heron
Great Blue Heron Standing in Grass at Shark Valley of Everglades National Park
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Fish
Provides fascinating facts and colorful images of a variety of fish with a map of the location where they can be found.
University of California
Ucmp: Introduction to Chondrichthyes
Good introduction from Berkeley's department of paleontology, gives a brief history and the defining characteristics of the class of Chondrichthyes.
Exploring Nature
Exploring Nature Educational Resource: Oceans of the World
A set of illustrated fact pages, and some activity sheets, on coral reefs, tidal pools, and ocean ecosystems. Find maps, graphic organizers, and a movie link to tidal zones. Hyperlinks to specialized vocabulary words are also provided....
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Spiny Dogfish (Squalus Acanthias)
This entry identifies the defining characteristics of the squalus acanthias, more commonly known as the spiny dogfish.
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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.
University of California
Ucmp: Chondrichthyes
Site gives a quick but decent description of the anatomy of the skin and fins.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian American Art Museum: John Singleton Copley
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides biographical information on John Singleton Copley in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
Curated OER
Unesco: Colombia: Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Located some 506 km off the coast of Colombia, the site includes Malpelo island (350 ha) and the surrounding marine environment (857,150 ha). This vast marine park, the largest no-fishing zone in the Eastern Tropical Pacific, provides a...
Curated OER
Click to View Full Sized Image
John Singleton Copley's famous portrait "Watson and the Shark" is displayed here.
Curated OER
Unesco: Australia: Ningaloo Coast
The 604,500 hectare marine and terrestrial property of Ningaloo Coast, on the remote western coast of Australia, includes one of the longest near-shore reefs in the world. On land the site features an extensive karst system and network...
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