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A World We Don't Know
Studying dolphins of all kinds - learning and research by Middle School students.
http://www.maxpages.com/dolphin27
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Argo Information Center
A broad-scale global array of temperature/salinity profiling floats, known as Argo, is forming a major component of the ocean observing system, with deployments that began in 2000 and are ongoing. For the first time, the physical state of the upper ocean will be systematically measured and assimilated in near real-time.
http://argo.jcommops.org/
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Aviso Altimetry
Distributes satellite altimetry data from Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1, ERS-1 and ERS-2, and EnviSat, and Doris precise orbit determination and positioning products. These data are used to study ocean dynamics and geophysics in many applications, including climate prediction, monitoring of mean sea level, global warming, El Niño and La Niña events, marine currents and ocean circulation, and tide, wind, wave and marine meteorology models.
http://www.aviso.oceanobs.com/
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Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology
General career guides for oceanography and marine scientists including guides for marine biology, marine mammal work, zoos and aquariums.
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/guide/career.html
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Coastal Guide to Europe
Offers information to the visitor of coastal areas in Europe. Special attention is given to the history of the landscape, wildlife, nature and recreation areas and cultural heritage (historical cities, buildings and museums).
http://www.coastalguide.to/
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Coastal Plaza - European
The Coastal Plaza is a virtual meeting and market place for key institutions working in marine and coastal zones.
http://www.coastalplaza.org/index2.html
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Coastlearn
Offers a multimedia distance learning package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Central & Eastern Europe.
http://www.coastlearn.org/
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DIY Hydrophones.
Site provides detailed information for DIY construction of hydrophones for towing behind yachts - includes circuits, sample sounds, diagrams, photos, frequency analysis, and links to related information.
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/adsl9dhg/hydrophones.html
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eSeFDee - Marine Sciences Portal
Oceanography and marine sciences portal for the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
http://www.dvz.be/Portal/main.htm
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EU-Seased
Guide to seabed samples from the ocean basins and European continental waters, held at European institutions.
http://www.eu-seased.net/
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EUCC Coastal Guide
An information service of the EUCC and Coastinfo International, aimed at professionals in coastal management, planning, conservation and research in Europe.
http://www.coastalguide.org/
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European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology
The EurOcean Internet portal is a focal point of information for all actors with interest in marine science and technology. It provides information in three main domains: marine research infrastructures, national and European RTD programmes.
http://www.eurocean.org/
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European Directory of Marine Environmental Data (EDMED)
Initiated by the British Oceanographic Data Centre in 1991 within the EU Marine Science and Technology (MAST) framework, forming a high level inventory of marine data and data holding centres.
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/information_and_inventories/edmed/
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European Directory of the Initial Ocean-observing System (EDIOS)
Searchable directory of ocean observing, measuring, and monitoring systems.
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/projects/edios.html
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Geo Coastal Network Explorer - G.COAST
Provides information about the use of geospatial information technology in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the United Kingdom. It also provides links to data, information, hardware and software suppliers, online map servers, journals, and individuals.
http://www.theukcoastalzone.com/
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GLOSS Station Handbook
The Global Sea Level Observing System (GLOSS) is a programme coordinated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) for the establishment of global and regional sea level networks. The GLOSS Station Handbook was constructed in order to provide further information on each of the tide gauges in the network.
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/information_and_inventories/gloss_handbook/
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GulfBase
Resource database for Gulf of Mexico research. It includes research institutions, researchers, research projects, and other information about the Gulf, from the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba.
http://www.GulfBase.org
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Hydro 2000
Aimed at hydrographic surveyors with links to hydrographic information, resources and downloads.
http://www.home.zonnet.nl/hydro2000/index.html
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Indian Ocean Gateway
Information on oceanographic study, marine sciences, oceanographic databases and research carried out on the indian ocean and the neighbouring ream countries.
http://www.indian-ocean.org/
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Indian Ocean Oceanography and Climatology Gateway
Extensive links to Indian Ocean resources, bibliography, and FAQ.
http://indianocean.free.fr/
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Inter-Agency Committee on Marine Science and Technology (IACMST)
Maintains an overview of marine activities across the UK Government. Encourages links between Government and the national marine community, the wider application of marine science and technology, optimum use of major UK marine facilities, training and education and international links.
http://www.marine.gov.uk/
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International Oceanographic Data and Information Exchange (IODE)
Established in 1961 to enhance marine research, exploitation and development by facilitating the exchange of oceanographic data and information between participating Member States and by meeting the needs of users for data and information products. The IODE system forms a worldwide service oriented network consisting of DNAs (Designated National Agencies), NODCs (National Oceanographic Data Centres), RNODCs (Responsible National Oceanographic Data Centres) and WDCs (World Data Centres - Oceanography).
http://www.iode.org/
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Malaysian Ocean Color Portal
Provides information on ocean color research activities in Malaysia.
http://sg.geocities.com/myoceancolor/
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Marine and Maritime Studies
Links to National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council online reports and report summaries on ocean-related topics.
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/records/MR.html
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Marine Life Information Network (MarLIN)
Provides information to support marine environmental management, protection and education. Established by the Marine Biological Association of the UK in collaboration with the Joint Nature Conservation Committee and major holders and users of marine biological data and information in Britain and Ireland.
http://www.marlin.ac.uk/
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Marine Science and Technology.com
Gateway to a variety of marine information, data, products, services, careers and advice.
http://www.marinescienceandtechnology.com/
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Marine Science Teacher Resources from Texas State Aquarium
Educational resource site for teachers of marine science with sample lessons, elementary lesson plans and curriculum development tips from CITGO/TSA.
http://www.aquariumteacher.com/teachers.html
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NOAA Ocean Explorer
An educational internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm.
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
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NOAA's Coral Reef Information System
Designed to be a single point of access to NOAA coral reef information and data products, especially those derived from NOAA's Coral Reef Initiative Program. CoRIS will evolve and grow in the months ahead to encompass an ever widening array of product and information offerings.
http://www.coris.noaa.gov/
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Norwegian Marine Fauna
Site contains more than 300 underwater wildlife photos of marine animals taken around the Norwegian coast.
http://www.marinbi.com/engindex.htm
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Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS)
An on-line, open-access, globally-distributed network of systematic, ecological, and environmental information systems. Collectively, these systems operate as a dynamic, global digital atlas to communicate biological information about the worlds oceans.
http://www.iobis.org/
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Ocean Central
General information site with forum for oceanographic discussions.
http://www.geocities.com/oceancentral/
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Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level
The global data bank for long term sea level change information from tide gauges.
http://www.pol.ac.uk/psmsl/
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Portal Oceanico
The gateway for all the information related to oceans in Caribbean and South America regions
http://www.portaloceanico.net
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Reef Base: a global information system on coral reefs.
Reef Base is an online information system on coral reefs designed to provide relevant data and information to reef managers and scientists, as well as the general public.
http://www.reefbase.org/
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SAVAGE SEAS
This companion site to the new PBS series offers a collection of informative pieces and activities centered around the world's oceans. The site is divided into four principal sections, each of which features an article, brief sidebars, video clips, and in some cases, animations.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography News
Scripps Institution of Oceanography today is world renowned for its preeminence in scientific disciplines relating to biology, physics, chemistry, climatology, geosciences, and geophysics
http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu/
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Sea Friends Oceanography
A complete tutorial about atmosphere, climate, waves, currents, tides, beaches, sediment transport, storms, tsunamis.
http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/
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Sea-Search
European site offering a directory of research projects, data sets and collection guidelines.
http://www.sea-search.net/
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Sonia's Oceanographic Lessons
Familiarize yourself with the Antarctic marine ecosystem, hydrothermal vent communities and eelgrass habitats. The site contains lesson information, resource links, a student activity, and a self grading test with detailed answer sheet and remedial links, to help students assess their knowledge.
http://www.botos.com/marine/
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Sounding Out the Ocean's Secrets
About the applications of underwater acoustics in ocean research. Researchers today apply their knowledge of how sound travels through water to carry out a myriad of tasks such as detecting underwater eruptions, measuring ocean temperature, and monitoring marine mammals behavior.
http://www.beyonddiscovery.org/
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Strategic Environmental Assessments (S.E.A)
UK Department of Trade and Industry's strategic environmental assessment consultation site open for public contribution. Site was established to act as a clearing house for information and ideas for SEA consultation on UK marine oil and gas activity.
http://www.offshore-sea.org.uk/
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The Near Real-Time Image Distribution Server
Provides oceanographic imagery from space missions including TOPEX and NOAA. 24-hour update window.
http://nereids.jpl.nasa.gov/
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The Ocean Channel
Presenting research updates, worldwide ocean data, and ecological information by means of articles, video, and interactive simulations.
http://www.ocean.com/
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Tides and Tide Prediction
Directory of tide predictors, tide prediction software, tide information, and tide observations.
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/tide/
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Traveling Deformation Waves
Moon as a Principal Driving Force of Large-scale Ocean Currents
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/akolesnik/
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U.S. Federal Agencies with Ocean-Related Activities
Links to 21 civilian and military agencies that were involved in the International Year of the Ocean.
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/feds.htm
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UK Tide Gauge Network
Access to the UK Tide Gauge Network data holdings maintained at the British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC).
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/online_delivery/ntslf/
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United Kingdom Marine Environment Data Network (UKMED)
Marine Environmental Data are widely distributed throughout the UK amongst many government departments, agencies and laboratories, universities and commercial companies. The UKMED Network develops, maintains and makes available inventories of marine data; develops guidelines for oceanographic data management; improves mechanisms to facilitate data exchange and hence increases the availability of UK Marine Environmental Data for research and wealth creation.
http://www.oceannet.org/
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United Nations Atlas of the Oceans
an information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues, and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability.
http://www.oceansatlas.com/
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webExpeditions.net
Presents a series of web sites featuring oceanography, marine, ocean based and underwater expedition, science and adventure.
http://www.webexpeditions.net/ocean/
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Worldwide Ocean Optics Database
The Worldwide Ocean Optics Database is a collection of several hundred ocean optics data sets gathered over time that encompass much of the world's oceans.
http://wood.jhuapl.edu/
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