Directory of Marine Life Resources

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Marine life is most synonymous with marine biology, which by definition is "The study of plant and animal life in the world's oceans, rivers and lakes." The marine life category focuses on both the flora and fauna of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems alike that would be of interest to kids.

Subcategories

• Anemones
• Aquariums
• Barnacles
• Conch
• Coral Reefs
• Crabs
• Dolphins
• Educational Games and Adventure
• Fish
• Jellyfish
• Lobster
• Manatees
• Mussels
• Otters
• Oysters
• Penguins
• Periwinkles
• Sand Dollar
• Scientific and Personal Accounts
• Sea Cucumber
• Sea Lions
• Sea Snakes
• Sea Turtles
• Sea Urchin
• Sharks
• Shrimp
• Sponges
• Squid
• Starfish
• Turtles
• Walruses
• Whales
• Whelk

Resources in This Category

• Aquascope

  http://www.vattenkikaren.gu.se/defaulte.html
  Offers facts, inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration to learn about sea creatures. The sea creatures are organized by environment: sandy beach, cliffs and rocky beaches, and open ocean.

• Echinoderms

  http://www.starfish.ch/reef/echinoderms.html
  Learn what a starfish eats, where a brittle star lives, and what a sea cucumber is. Also includes photographs and illustrations of echinoderms.

• Fishy Creatures

  http://www.fishycreatures.4t.com/
  Eighth-grade students tell about cnidarians , sponges, and marine mammals.

• Kids' Cruise

  http://www.kidscruz.com/
  Pictures and descriptions of marine life in the marshes surrounding Savannah, GA.

• N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries: Educational Pages for Kids

  http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/edu/kids
  Covers crustaceans, fish, and shellfish. Includes food chain, parts, stories, and types.

• Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fish FAQ

  http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/faq/
  Interesting facts and answers to common questions about fish, shellfish, crabs, lobsters, cetaceans, and turtles.

• NWHI : For Keiki (Kids)

  http://www.hawaiianatolls.org/keiki/index.php
  Learn about Hawaiian coral reefs, bird colonies, deep sea creatures and research trips. Page includes articles, photos and fun activities.

• Ocean Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com

  http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/oceanlife.shtml
  Printable fact sheets and coloring pages about a variety of ocean animals.

• Planet Ocean

  http://school.discoveryeducation.com/schooladventures/planetocean/
  Investigate the ocean, blue whales, barracuda, and tube worms. From Discovery.

• Salt Water Animals

  http://www.mbgnet.net/
  Basic information and sketches of a few of the animals that inhabit oceans.

• The Octopus News Magazine Online (TONMO)

  http://www.tonmo.com/
  Online community and news magazine about octopuses, squids, and other cephalopods. Offers fact sheets, TV programming, photos, and links.

• WhaleTimes SeaBed

  http://www.whaletimes.org/
  General information on today's marine animals of interest, including whales, seals, and sharks. Features whale puzzlers, tales, and books for kids.

Related Categories

• Home > Kids and Teens > School Time > Science > Living Things > Plants and Trees > Aquatic Plants
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