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How big is the ocean? - Scott Gass. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, one of the world’s foremost centers in marine research, has a fantastic array of ocean materials and content. Including extensive coverage of topic areas such as climate, ocean chemistry, ocean circulation, ocean life, deep sea environments, tools and technology, and even underwater archaeology, current, in-depth features make this a must use resource. See all that they have to offer. Through their Ocean extension of the Google Earth platform, Google provides a breathtaking opportunity to explore the World Ocean. Get a sense of the what’s available and download the application. National Geographic maintains an excellent ocean resource which includes exciting updates in underwater exploration and research, stunning marine photos from around the world, and inspiring opportunities for greater stewardship of the World Ocean. Find out more. Marine Biology - Free PK-12 Interactive Educational Games & Activities for Kids.

Kids. Cool sites, games and puzzles online... most involve Marine Biology but some are simply fun. Send us your suggestions today! Enjoy! NeoK12: Marine Animals - Educational Videos, Quizzes and Games for Kids in Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle and High Schools All About the Oceans and the Seas - EnchantedLearning.comEnchanted Learning produces children's educational web sites and games which are designed to capture the imagination while maximizing creativity, learning, and enjoyment.

Archimedes' Laboratory Site is full of lateral and logical puzzles as well as some quizzes. Once you have started you will want to do all the puzzles.... BBC - Nature - Blue Planet ChallengeYour challenge is to explore as much of the ocean as possible, without losing any of your five lives. BIOLOGY4KIDS The Web site that teaches biology fundamentals to children and adults! Biology Quiz Activities & Games (11 Years or Older) Grand Illusions A site for the enquiring mind.

Keep Oceans Clean! Oceans Alive! "Sharks! " Oceanography Sites. General Sites: About Oceans - Field Trip with trivia questions and more Oceanography from Mrs. Biomes: Sharks: Secret World of Sharks and Rays from PBS Sharks from Enchanted Learning Whales: Sea Worms - Porifera - Sponges - Odiorne Point State Park web page. Oceanography for Teens | Grades 6 - 8 | Kids.gov.

Oceanography. 2. Oceanographers are the scientists that study the ocean. 3. These scientists study the chemical properties of the ocean water. They also study the ocean temperatures, levels and currents. 4. 5. 71% of the surface of the Earth is covered by the oceans which together, contain 97% of the Earth's water. 6. 7. 8. 9. Earth, Ocean, & Environmental Science. Oceans.