General links for Oceanography
These general links will help give you an overview the variety of topics that are covered
throughout the textbook. Each of these links will take you to some of the very best
sources of oceanographic information on the Web. Many of the sites have search
engines that will search the site for what you're looking for, and most have links to other
good oceanographic sites. Feel free to refer to these links often during your journey into
the marine environment.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the branch of
the U.S. government that deals with everything oceanographic, including
weather, satellite views of Earth, fisheries, climate, current research, coasts, and
navigation. There are also links to other major oceanographic organizations,
such as the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Oceans and Coasts
This NOAA website features a collection of links related to oceans and coasts.
NOAA's National Data Buoy Center
NOAA's National Data Buoy Center bills itself as "the premier source of
meteorological and oceanographic measurements for the marine environment."
This site has real-time data and images of current meteorological and
oceanographic conditions measured from their network of drifting and moored
instrument buoys in the ocean.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
This NASA site features fantastic oceanographic images from the space shuttle,
showing such oceanographic variables as ocean color, coasts & islands, local
winds, waves, and ship wakes.
USGS Coastal and Marine Geology
The U.S. Geological Survey's Coastal and Marine Geology Program has
information about geologic issues of coastal and marine areas under the themes
of environmental quality and preservation, natural hazards and public safety,
natural resources, and Earth sciences information and technology.
Neptune's Web
The Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Public Affairs Office
supports Neptune's Web, a site that has an "underwater classroom" with
oceanographic information and exercises for both teachers and students of the
ocean domain. Also, there is a link to ask questions about the deep that are
directed to one of their oceanographers.
OceanLink Marine Science Information
Canada's OceanLink Marine Science Information web page is an interactive
information page for the marine sciences. This is another site where you can also
direct your questions about the sea to oceanographers at their "Ask a Scientist"
link.
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The Metric System
Need help converting from English to metric units? The U.S. Metric System's web
site has information about the metric system and its incorporation into everyday
use, including important reasons why the U.S. should adopt the metric system.
Also listed is metric system information for teachers/educators as well as
numerous metric-related links.
Smithsonian's Ocean Planet
The Smithsonian Museum's Ocean Planet web site features information from the
traveling exhibit by the same name and includes several virtual tours of the
ocean environment that were designed by the curator of the museum.
National Geographic Map Machine
If you have problems knowing where various geographic locations are in the
world, this site can help! It features a search function that can display beautiful
maps on your computer screen of any location on Earth. What would you expect
from National Geographic, an organization that produces so many outstanding
maps in their monthly magazine?
Marine Biology Web (MBWEB)
Marine Biology Web (MBWEB) from the State University of New York at Stony
Brook is a comprehensive educational resource for marine biology students with
reference lists organized by subject. MBWEB is a great starting point for
exploring plants and animals of the marine environment. It also includes links to
marine stations, tide information, careers, and much more.
The University of California's Museum of Paleontology
The University of California's Museum of Paleontology has images and
information about many types of marine organisms, both living and extinct.
Scientific American
Scientific American publishes a monthly magazine of all the latest-breaking
scientific research (there is a section at the end of each chapter in your book
listing some of the past issues containing oceanographic information). For the
latest information about all fields of science, this Scientific American web site is
highly recommended.
Careers in Oceanography
If you are interested in pursuing a career in oceanography, then this is the site for
you! This site includes practical information about career choices as well as links
to other sites with information about careers in marine science.