Educational Websites
NOAA Ocean Explorer
- Website: oceanexplorer.noaa.gov
- Focus: Offers free lesson plans, multimedia, and real-time expedition data for educators.
National Geographic Education - Ocean
Smithsonian Ocean Portal
- Website: ocean.si.edu
- Focus: Features marine science articles, classroom activities, and stunning visuals.
MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute)
- Website: mbari.org
- Focus: Offers deep-sea research materials, videos, and educational content.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) Education
- Website: whoi.edu
- Focus: Provides marine research updates, curriculum materials, and webinars for teachers.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
- Website: scripps.ucsd.edu
- Focus: Features research articles, educational outreach programs, and virtual resources.
Ocean Literacy Framework (NOAA & National Marine Educators Association)
- Website: oceanliteracy.org
- Focus: A structured curriculum to teach essential ocean science concepts.
MarineBio Conservation Society
- Website: marinebio.org
- Focus: Provides extensive marine species profiles, conservation topics, and educational resources.
Project Oceanography
- Website: oceanology.org
- Focus: A non-profit education and research facility dedicated to nurturing student and public interest and enthusiasm for marine sciences.
Cousteau Society
- Website: cousteau.org
- Focus: Offers resources on ocean conservation and Jacques Cousteau's marine exploration.
Interactive Tools & Games