The ocean covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and contains 97 percent of the planet’s water, yet more than 95 percent of the underwater world remains unexplored. Start your classroom’s journey of exploration with these sites.
Animals: Sea Life
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Blue World: Sponges!
A sponge might not look like much, but these simple animals with no brain or ability to move have lived on Earth for hundreds of millions of years.… learn more
Deep-Sea Bestiary
For a display of deep sea life look at NOVA's Deep-Sea Bestiary. The descriptions of adaptation to this life are especially interesting. learn more
Sea Turtle Conservancy
Located in Gainesville, FL, this organization provides in-depth information on Sea Turtles. learn more
Sea Turtle Restoration
The Sea Turtle Restoration Project has made a video, Last Journey for the Leatherback, free to teachers. learn more
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Support children’s learning at home for grades PreK through 12. These online courses and family-friendly science activities encourage a sense of wonder and connection to the natural world… learn more
Coral Reef Alliance
Our mission is to save the world’s coral reefs. We work at local, regional, and global levels to keep coral reefs healthy, so they can adapt to climate… learn more
SharkFest Hub
This summer, SHARKFEST makes a splash to celebrate a decade of shark content with the most immersive and massive programming experience to date. The only shark event that… learn more
FACTS, FIGURES AND VIDEOS ABOUT WHALES & DOLPHINS
Whale and Dolphin Conservation is the leading global charity dedicated to the protection of whales and dolphins. Whales and dolphins are amazing. Find out incredible facts about their… learn more
Virtual Silurian Reef
425 million years ago most of North America was covered by a Silurian reef. This distance learning project Virtual Silurian Reef encompasses geology and ecosystems. learn more
How advanced is whale talk? - David Gruber and Shane Gero
Explore how sperm whales use an array of complex vocalizations to communicate with each other, hunt, and assess their surroundings. TedED Dec 14, 2023 learn more
Interesting Animals: Whales
Is it a fish? No! It is a whale! What makes this fascinating creature so special? Learn all about the interesting world of the whale while practicing fluency… learn more