Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Career Profile: Diver
What fun to have a career as a scuba diver! Find out about the life of a commercial diver and the options open in such a career. This Science Buddies site lays out the requirements needed to become a commercial diver, as well as the...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Discovering Amazing Life in the Deep Sea
A research biologist at the Monterey Aquarium and a professor at UC-Santa Cruz is interviewed to explain the studies done in the deep sea. Steven Haddock addresses the purpose of uncovering the mysteries of life and environment lying out...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution: Marine Science at the Smithsonian Institution
A site for networking many institutions, laboratories, and research groups working in the field of marine science. Has links to many scientists and their research interests.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Webcast: Live Deep Sea Exploration via E/v Nautilus
Oceanographer Dr. Bob Ballard is interviewed in a webcast to highlight the purpose and experiences of his deep sea explorations. Ballard has teams on a ship studying in the Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean researching hydrothermal...
Other
Wheelock College: Welcome to Whale Net
Students and teachers will love investigating this whale of a resource! Lesson plans, activities, and some impressive stories of satellite tagging make this award-winning site. Find out about Erden Eruc, a man from Seattle who has given...
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Shifting Baselines: Slow Motion Disaster in the Sea
A baseline is a standard point of reference when measuring various things. The catch phrase, "shifting baselines," refers to the slow changes occurring in the environment that ultimately change what the environment was and what is...
US Geological Survey
Usgs: Imperiled National Treasures: u.s. Coral Reefs
Efforts to protect and conserve coral reefs located in territories of the United States fall into the hands of the USGS. Scientists are working diligently to understand the marine ecosystems so as to determine the exact reasons many are...
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Guide to Zoological Park Careers
Sea World / Busch Gardens Education department has produced a site exploring many careers at the zoological park from entry level low-skilled positions to research and veterinary positions that require years of training to enter.