A-B-Seas Foundation, Inc. is an inspirational body for students investigating answers to how the world works and for teachers looking for scientific teaching techniques that utilize local resources. A-B-Sea provides a link between student’s knowledge of local science and the global science community regardless of geographic or cultural boundaries.

Full-color photos & full-color illus. All kinds of fish are introduced in this underwater walking tour--fish with no eyes, fish that climb trees, fish that breathe with both gills and lungs, and fish that change color.

Still Hope Productions has a wonderful collection of underwater video that students can watch ON LINE! Just click on their stock footage to get great video of squid, barnacles, tubeworms, critters in eelgrass, spawning behavior and more.

Focusing on one day in a kelp forest, this well-organized text describes a variety of animals living in or near the habitat and examines their relationships to one another and to their environment. Camouflage, feeding, reproductive strategies, and defenses are discussed in a straightforward manner without sensationalism. The full-color photographs are of unusually high qual: ity and detail and are artistically arranged, skillfully complementing the text.

This web site provides a kid-friendly overview of several different marine and fresh water habitats. There is information on organisms living within the habitat as well as special features that define the habitat.

50 of California's best adventure roads on the coast.

From the publisher: Thanks to the modern sport-utility vehicle, motoring through California's spectacular and varied wildlands is now as much for Buffy as Bubba. Whether you're a footloose single, family with young children or a vagabonding retiree, you can use the off-highway travel capabilities built into your SUV to comfortably and safely explore the backcountry byways of California's coastal mountains more easily than ever before. Happy trails!

Great photos and very readable content. Kelp forests are one of many ecosystems explored in this book. An excellent reference for building teacher content and familiarity with California's diverse marine habitats.

Comprehensive listing of links to resources for students interested in careers in marine biology, oceanography, museum and aquarium work, and environmental programs.

Dr. Sylvia Earle, marine biologist and oceans ambassador extraordinaire is the author of this colorful picture book on coral reefs. The reading level and illustrations are low for seventh graders, but the book is packed with outstanding factual information, a fun at-home experiment, and lovely illustrations.

Poster representing a wide variety of crustaceans.

This cassette is full of delightful songs about the Ocean and some of the creatures in it.

With cinematography designed specifically for the IMAX 3D format, a documentary featuring up-close encounters with some of the world's most exotic undersea creatures.

Diffraction grating can be used for the making rainbows portion of Redfish Roundup in place of the mirror and water set-up. 500 lines per m/m - Linear 6" x 12"

From School Library Journal: Grade 4-7-- Two attractive volumes that have high visual impact and are good reads as well. Don't Blink Now! concentrates on things in the undersea world that happen too quickly or far too slowly for human observers to see. Through technological advances in underwater photography, these high-speed or slow-motion happenings can be captured and timed to show startling and dangerous events. Accompanied by a readable explanatory text, excellent full-color photos (many in sequence) present vivid vignettes of creatures stalking prey, eluding predators, and sometimes becoming entrees. However, the brief look at nesting gentoo penguins seems oddly out of place. Avid viewers of TV nature programs are well aware of the bright, colorful world of the sunlit coral reef, but few have seen a Night Reef , when daytime inhabitants hide and new actors take the stage, many with excellent nocturnal vision. Superb color photos enrich a clear, informative text creating a picture window into this extraordinary, dark seascape. Endpaper maps indicate world-wide coral reef distribution. Aesthetically pleasing, mentally stimulating, and functional to boot.

A survey of unusual fishes that serves up some titilating tidbits of information. Double-page treatments cover 21 different species, offering a brief description of the outstanding physical characteristics or habits that make each unique and a sharp, full-page, color photo. In most cases only the face of the fish is visible. The majority of the species are found in tropical waters, but some cold water creatures are included. All are identified by scientific as well as common names. Blocks of small print present miscellaneous ichthyological facts, accompanied by one or two small cartoons. A larger cartoon also appears under the main text, as well as a straightforward color drawing at the top of the page. Although these drawings do not match the quality of the photos--some are tinged with anthropomorphism--they do show the fish's body shape in toto. While most of the text is clearly written and provides some fascinating trivia, some sections are marred by a misplaced jocularity that tends to obfuscate rather than clarify. Some phrases are sheer nonsense and add nothing to readers' understanding. While most scientific terms are defined in the text or in the glossary, some are not. Some sections give the geographic range of the fishes described, as well as their average size; others fail to do so. Parker's Fish (McKay, 1990) includes much of the same information, but does not provide as much detail on the characteristics of individual species and lacks the amazing closeups.

The author-photographer, a marine biologist, uses his own photographs to introduce readers to some of the more amusing characteristics of the creatures he's encountered on his dives.

Full page paintings represent various types of fish in their natural habitats.

Colorful poster displaying many of the common fish found in the Kelp forest.

Two sea otters who become tired of playing alone discover the fun of sharing their playfulness and love with each other.

Illustrations and descriptions of past and present fishing boats used in the Gulf of Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries.

"There are uglier fish than a blenny-- But not many..." That's just the start of one of 21 creative and imaginative poems focusing on a variety of ocean creatures. A fantastic literature and poetry connection accompanied with whimsical water-colored illustrations makes this a good read out-loud or student reader.

Visit the website accompanying this outstanding IMAX film to learn more about the plants of the kelp forest.

Left alone on a beautiful but isolated island off the coast of California, a young Native American girl spends eighteen years, not only merely surviving through her enormous courage and self-reliance, but also finding a measure of happiness in her solitary life. Interwoven are descriptions of the island, of fish and ocean vegetation, animals and plants. The way she interacts with nature to survive, hunt, build shelter, and design clothing, both as she had been taught by her people and as she develops her own technological and artistic skills, is a particularly strong aspect of the book.

When he has a dream about a future Earth devastated by pollution, Walter begins to understand the importance of taking care of the environment. Unique and evocative pictures of what our future may hold provide the powerful backdrop as young Walter becomes enlightened and changes his thinking and actions.

Inspiring Kelp Forest photographs.
Phillip Colla Photography

Many invertebrates, amphibians and fishes hatch from their eggs and look nothing like they will as adults. Before becoming adults these animals must metamorphose to take on their adult characteristics. This first stage outside the egg is called the larval stage. Stony Brook University's website contains amazing images of all sorts of larvae you may find floating in our ponds or ocean.

Produced in conjunction with the Seattle Aquarium, Life on the Edge explores key Pacific coastal habitats from Alaska to California. Meet the residents of sandy beaches, eelgrass beds, rocky shores, estuaries and kelp forests. Includes discussions of: coastal geology, tides, intertidal zonation, key elements of each habitat, and their residents. Comes with a Teacher's Guide. DVD - $ 22.50. VHS - $ 29.95. American Library Association "2005 Notable Children's Video"

MarBEF is a network composed of nearly 100 marine institutions from the European Union. This website has quite a range of resources and content applicable to different age groups. You will find information about ocean-related careers, photos, research findings, and a number of relevant weblinks. It also has a great section just for kids including: games/puzzles, simple descriptions of ocean concepts and phenomena and information about various marine inhabitants. Because the website is so content-rich, it may take some time to navigate, but it's well worth it.

This book is written at a high school level, but can be used as a reference by teachers in a number of habitats.

A high school textbook and workbook introducing marine and estuarine ecology, marine habitats, and the diversity of marine animals and plants.

Marine debris -any persistent solid material that is manufactured or processed and directly or indirectly, intentionally or unintentionally, disposed of or abandoned into the marine environment- has become one of the most widespread pollution problems facing the world's oceans and waterways. In an effort to combat this problem, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) implemented its Marine Debris Program, a national and international effort focused on identifying, reducing and preventing debris in the marine environment. As part of this program, NOAA has developed this educational website to inform people on the sources, impacts and solutions of the marine debris issue. On this site you can download informative marine debris brochures, posters, fact sheets, guidebooks, and activity books tailored to specific audiences, including beachgoers, fishermen, boaters, students and educators.

Illustrations and names for 60 mollusks and crustaceans.

Includes spectacular segments on the Rocky shore, the Kelp Forest, Marine Mammals, Squid, Plankton, the Monterey submarine Canyon and Behind the Scenes at the Aquarium.

The National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) brings together those interested in the study and enjoyment of the world of water--both fresh and salt. NMEA provides a valuable focus for marine and aquatic studies world-wide. We include professionals in:
* Education
* Science
* Business
* Government
* Museums
* Aquariums
* Marine Research

The NOAA Ocean Exploration program strives to engage broad audiences to enhance America’s environmental literacy through the excitement of ocean discovery. This Web site provides an innovative way for students of all ages to learn about the oceans by offering near real-time access to a series of multidisciplinary ocean explorations. It also provides compelling imagery, video, and topical essays related to the ocean. This particular section of the site offers formal education materials.

OceanFootage.com offers a comprehensive collection of topside and underwater ocean stock footage, sourced on SD and HD video and film. Choose a subject category for a comprehensive selection of marine life, ocean scenics, destinations and ocean sports. This is a great place to find quick footage of any organism your students may be studying.

OceanLink is dedicated to ocean education. Throughout these pages, you will find all kinds of interesting information about things like: the biggest sea animals, marine biology careers, answers to common ocean/animal questions, and much more!! This page is teacher and student-friendly.

COSEE-West is collaborating with the USC Division of Animation and Digital Arts to begin producing a series of animated shorts focused on ocean concepts and current research by USC ocean scientists. Check out some of our pilot movies created by DADA graduate students and ocean scientists!!

Oceans Alive! encourages students to ask questions and share their experiences about the sea. Programs show life from all of the world's oceans. Topics explore aspects of sea animal and plant life, the structure of natural sea communities, and the relationship of humans to the sea. Filmed in the wild, the series goes to great lengths to show marine life in its natural habitat. Filming sites include the Red Sea, Bahamas, Gulf of Mexico, Grand Cayman Islands, Florida, Costa Rica, and the Sea of Cortez. The single-concept programs are designed to encourage students to act responsibly toward ecosystems. Each program is broken into several five-minute segments. Available in English and Spanish!!!

Oceans of the World presents an overview of the four oceans and specific features both above and below the surface of the water. The book concentrates on the importance of coastal regions and the different ways people use the oceans as a source of income and recreation.

Illustrations, names and sizes of 10 ocean fish. In spanish.

More than five years in the making, Planet Earth redefines blue-chip natural history filmmaking and continues the Discovery Channel mission to provide the highest quality programming in the world.

Award-winning actress and conservationist Sigourney Weaver narrates this 11-part series. You'll be amazed by never-before-seen animal behaviors, startling views of locations captured by cameras for the first time and unprecedented high-definition production techniques.

Pole to Pole
Follow the sun as it touches the lives of creatures across the planet, bringing a fresh understanding of how the world is interconnected. From African herds migrating hundreds of miles in search of water to desperate animal hunts, Pole to Pole examines how the seasons produce the greatest spectacles on Earth.

Mountains
Tour the planet's mightiest mountain ranges and meet the rare animals that inhabit them. From a never-before-seen hunt by snow leopards on the treacherous slopes of the Himalayas to a family of pumas struggling to survive the unstable weather of the Andes, Mountains reveals life on the planet's highest peaks.

Deep Ocean
Explore the depths of the planet's oceans and discover some of this mysterious world's most spectacular species. From light shows performed by squids to the blue whale, the largest animal to ever exist, Deep Ocean investigates the waters that cover two-thirds of the Earth's surface yet remain largely unknown.

Deserts
Voyage to the world's harshest environments and learn how life manages to keep a precarious hold in every desert. From the llama-like guanacos of Chile's Atacama Desert that survive by licking dew from cactus spines to lions that scour arid Namibia for antelopes, Deserts unravels the secrets behind survival in unimaginable conditions.

Ice Worlds
Venture to the poles of our planet and find the harshest wild lands, where seasonal change is extreme. From emperor penguins which defy the coldest conditions on Earth to the polar bear that emerges from hibernation with her new cubs, Ice Worlds explores an ecosystem in which few could survive.

Shallow Sea
Dive into the planet's shallow waters where sunlight reaches the seabed and find an explosion of life. From the rarely seen cooperation between snakes and fish hunting for food to the journey of a humpback whale and her newborn calf traveling thousands of miles in search of food, Shallow Seas explores the rarely seen sights of the world's mighty oceans.

Great Plains
Trek to the Earth's largest land habitats, where vast open spaces play host to the biggest groups of animals in the world. From the 2,000 mile migration undertaken by three million caribou in the Arctic tundra to a pride of 30 starving lions hunting elephants, Great Plains reveals the most impressive migrations and boldest hunts on the planet.

Jungles
Delve deep into this ecosystem, beyond the flourishing plant life, and find an environment that tests each animal's survival skills. From the elaborate mating rituals of New Guinea's birds of paradise to the territorial battles of chimpanzees, Jungles examines an environment that occupies only three percent of the planet and yet is home to more than half the world's species.

Fresh Water
Follow rivers as they course from mountain to the sea, nourishing unique and dramatic wildlife. From the world's deepest lake inhabited by the only species of freshwater seal to a stunning look at the world's highest waterfall, Fresh Water offers a unique perspective on the secret lives teeming in our purest waters.

Seasonal Forests
Investigate these temperate regions and find some of the most elusive creatures and well-adapted plant life on Earth. From the giant sequoia tree ten times the size of a blue whale to the trackless Siberian forests where just 40 Amur leopards remain, Forests brings to life a seemingly familiar world that remains largely unexplored.

Caves
Descend into the only habitat not directly driven by sunlight to discover some of the most peculiar creatures on Earth. From Borneo's Deer Cave where five million bats roost to cave swiftlets that build nests from saliva, Caves digs deep into an underground world few people have ever explored.

Produced in conjunction with the Coral Reef Alliance, "Rainbows in the Sea" is a journey of discovery across our planet's magnificent coral reefs, from the Caribbean to the far reaches of the Indo-Pacific. It showcases the wide variety of colorful fish and invertebrates that survive in these complex ecosystems.DVD - $ 22.50. VHS - $ 29.95. American Library Association "2006 Notable Children's Video"

Return of the Plankton: One of a series of videos being created about the natural history of Puget Sound, Washington, U.S.A., this episode uses stunning underwater video of amazing creatures to tell the story of the seasonal changes underwater and the importance of plankton as the basis of the food web. Almost all of the footage in this video is from Bainbridge Island, Washington, U.S.A. The video is 27 minutes long and is available on DVD. Via the DVD menu, each of the four approximately 7 minute underwater seasons can be shown separately: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter. Also on the DVD are over 150 pictures of creatures in the movie, and each picture contains information about the creature: scientific name, common name, habitat, and diet. Also included on the DVD are a quiz, a food web concept map, a movie synopsis and brief bios of the principals.

There are many different kinds of octopus. Read about their different sizes, their bodies, homes, what they eat, and the 150,000 eggs that the females can lay. Find out how octopus move by squirting water to propel themselves, how smart they are, and how they escape from their enemies. Then learn how to write a report.

Although not strictly a "Kelp Forest" book, this book provides amazing up-close photography and vivid illustrations of many critters that spend time in this habitat. The book lumps critters into groups according to similarities in form and provides a family tree for students to see connections.

When the Exxon Valdez struck the rocks in Prince William Sound, Alaska, nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water. The result was an oil slick which threatened all of the area wildlife, especially the sea otters. This is the story of the animal rescue experts who went to Alaska to lend a hand. Illustrated with the author's own photographs, Sea Otter Rescue is a fascinating first-hand account of the heroic measures taken to save the lives of hundreds of sea otters.