Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Clam Review
A virtual clam dissection with high-resolution images of an intact clam, inner surface of valve, overview of clam with left valve removed, and overview of clam with left mantle removed, and more. (Click on the Microbial Life link.)
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Oceans: Lesson 1
This lesson will illustrate the unique characteristics of oceans and oceanic life. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Oceans."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Oceans: Lesson 2
This lesson will illustrate the unique characteristics of oceans and oceanic life. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Oceans."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Oceans: Lesson 4
This lesson will illustrate the unique characteristics of oceans and oceanic life. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Oceans."
National Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation: Wild Places: Puget Sound
Article summarizes the dstinguishing features of the Puget Sound, an estuary located in the state of Washington, and makes the case for its preservation.
Other
Ny Dec: Estuary Management Programs
Site from NY DEC gives general information on estuaries and their ecological importance to the NY and NJ coastal areas. Gives more specific information on the Peconic Estuary and the New York/New Jersey Harbor Estuary, with a focus on...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Widest River in the World
Explains why the Amazon River should be considered to be the widest river in the world, rather than the Rio de la Plata, also in South America.