Read Works
Read Works: Explore the Seashore
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about different animals that can be found along the seashore including: crabs, seals, sand dollars, sea gulls, and sea stars. A question sheet is available to help students build...
Read Works
Read Works: Under the Sea
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who believe they have discovered several new species of marine life off the coast of Papua, New Guinea. A question sheet is available to help students build skills...
Read Works
Read Works: Ocean Animal Discovery
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the discovery of ocean animals. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Encyclopedia of New Zealand: Deep Sea Creatures
Learn about the life forms that dwell deep in the ocean which is divided into four zones. These zones have similar life forms around the world.
Other
Discovery of Sound in the Sea
Discover how animals use sound to communicate. Provides links to the uses of sound, effects of sound as well as sound production and reception.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanography Institute: Adaptations to Light
View several pictures of ocean life through the eyes of scientists and staff at Woods Hole Oceanography Institute. This particular slideshow highlights how ocean creatures change their colors in order to either hide from or frighten...
Other
Haus Des Meeres
This site contains general information about the Haus des Meeres in Vienna, Austria. There is additional information, but the additional information is in German.
NOAA
Noaa: Arctic Marine Animals
This slide show contains pictures of invertebrate arctic animals filmed during a 2005 expedition. Each photograph has a short description of the animal. There are ten animals displayed.
National Geographic
National Geographic: Crittercam Chronicles: Antarctica
Play a game where you explore three scenes in Antarctica and find different types of animals: south polar skua, crabeater seal, emperor penguin, ice fish, leopard seal, killer whale, krill, adelie penguin, and weddell seal. After you...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms Study Guide
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This study guide summarizes key points about the types of organisms found in marine environments. Includes a few questions to check for understanding.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Fishing for Facts!
This instructional activity will involve a visit to the Library Media Center to research different sea creatures. Using an encyclopedia, students will find two facts about their sea creature. Using the Internet, students will work in...
PBS
Pbs.org: Splash & Bubbles: Marine Biology & Social Emotional Learning for Your Classroom
Through play and exploration, Splash and Bubbles demonstrates and celebrates the amazing diversity of life in the ocean, building awareness and appreciation among its young viewers. All the while, viewers are exposed to concepts of...
PBS
Secretes of the Ocean Realm: Creatures of Darkness
A PBS series site designed for educators to teach students the concempt of bioluminescence in marine life.
Other
Neo K12 Education: Marine Animals
Learn about marine animals with fun, interactive, educational videos, games, quizzes, and activities.
EL Education
El Education: Ocean Animals of Maine
Students create a field guide demonstrating their research, observations, and illustrations of ocean animals in their region.
EL Education
El Education: Ocean Animal Trump Cards
Students create trading cards with information and illustrations of ocean life. Then students created a card game that can be played with the trading cards.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Plankton
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows photographs and gives explanation of the two main plankton forms and their place in the environment.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Fish for Kids: Learn All About Aquatic and Ocean Marine Life
Kids learn what makes up a fish. What are gills and how do they breathe in the water?
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Dolphins
Learn about the appearance, diet, habitat, conservation status, and other fun facts about this playful marine mammal.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Planet Ocean: The Ocean
This site is a one-page introduction to oceans. It provides a basic overview of Ocean life, size, and benefits.