A gateway to 16,000 articles, multimedia, a new dictionary, and our world atlas. Oceans Instructional Materials Instructional information on oceans for teachers and students. Ocean from Outer Space Satellite photos of the oceans and a complete explanation of what is visible. Interactive tables for predicting high and low tidal conditions along the United States coastline. Smithsonian Exhibition Online tour of an ocean display from the Smithsonian Institution.
Topical coverage is very broad.
How satellites are used to map and monitor sea surface temperature. Complete student-teacher activities site that uses the web to learn about ocean temperatures and currents. Studying the Ocean Blue with Sound Information on how scientists are using sound to study the ocean. Drifter Data Information and activities for teachers and students as well as timely tracking data for researchers. Water Resources Information on water as a resource, and the importance of keeping it clean.