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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 12.14 Aquatic Biomes

For Students 5th - 9th
Understand the living and nonliving aspects of aquatic ecosystems.
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Article
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Antarctic Reveals Treasure Trove of Life

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Maggie Fox's article examines research connected to the various species of life discovered in the "dark waters around Antarctica." These findings include sponges, crustaceans, and new worms.
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Activity
NOAA

Noaa: Motion From the Ocean [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
Reel in some information about fish from the ocean. Then create a mobile with fish that you color.
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Graphic
Missouri Botanical Garden

Missouri Botanical Garden: How the Ocean Refreshes Itself

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch the animated illustrations to see how the nutrients at the bottom of the ocean get circulated to the top. This upwelling is necessary in order to maintain a healthy ocean.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Science for Kids: Marine or Ocean Biome

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the marine biome. The largest biome by far, the oceans cover most of the Earth's surface.
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Interactive
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition

For Students 3rd - 8th
The 2011 Philippine Biodiversity Expedition is the largest expedition undertaken by the Academy. It will be the first expedition to make a comprehensive survey of both terrestrial and marine diversity.
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Interactive
California Academy of Sciences

California Academy of Sciences: Science in Action: Philippine Biodiversity Expedition

For Students 9th - 10th
The Academy's expedition to the Philippines discovered unusual treasures at great depths.
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Website
Other

Cefas: Our Science

For Students 9th - 10th
A website focusing on the research done by the Center for Environment, Fisheries, and Aquaculture science that focuses on climate change, marine planning, fisheries management, and sustainability. Website includes information about...
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Handout
Science Struck

Science Struck: Information About the Marine Biome

For Students 4th - 7th
Describes the characteristics of the marine biome and the plants and animals that live there.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Ocean Ecosystems Study Guide

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about ocean ecosystems. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Corals and Coral Reefs

For Students 5th - 8th
Discover interesting facts about coral reefs and what corals eat.