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Discovery of Sound in the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how animals use sound to communicate. Provides links to the uses of sound, effects of sound as well as sound production and reception.
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Handout
Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Walrus

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website has a brief, but thorough, article on the Walrus that also includes pictures and an extensive quote from naturalist Edward Nelson.
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Article
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U.c. Santa Cruz: Elephant Seal Tracking Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses ongoing research programs at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which are studying elephant seals. The scientists are using time-depth recorders to study migration and feeding behavior in these seals.
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Sea World Parks & Entertainment

Sea World: Polar Bears

For Students 9th - 10th
Outlines the characteristics of the polar bear, including classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Helps students identify with polar bears with a list of "Books for Young Readers." Information at a level of upper...
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Encounters: Wild Explorer: Beaver

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll to Beaver to learn comprehensive facts about the lives of the impressive beaver with pictures and sounds, by anthropologist, Richard Nelson.
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Encounters: Wild Explorer: Humpback Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to Humpback Whale for resources for "Sights and Sounds" and "The Show-Off Cetacean". Anthropologist, Richard Nelson, uncovers fascinating facts about the humpback whale as the viewer listens to their sounds and watches a...
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Whale Net: Species and Behavior Information

For Students 9th - 10th
How do whales sleep? How do whales use sound? Discover the answers to these questions and many more as you peruse this site. Includes various links on information and images of many species.
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Curated OER

Florida State Marine Mammal

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An image of Florida State Monuments.
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Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Sea Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Get to know the Sea Otter.. colored photos, description, life cycle, map of habitat, food. Only the basic details of this animal are given, making this site perfect for younger researchers.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Orcas

For Students 3rd - 8th
Orcas, more commonly known as killer whales, are featured on this multimedia site. These video clips, audio clips, photographs and facts will be very beneficial to students doing research projects.
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A-Z Animals

A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Dugong (Dugong Dugon)

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore images and facts about the Dugong, including details on its appearance, habitat, breeding, behaviour, and much more.
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Handout
University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: Sea Otter

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis of the history of the sea otter in North America, focusing on its role in the European fur trade of the late 18th Century, this University of Minnesota web page is concise but thorough. The nations most involved in the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Amazing Adaptations Probing Pinnipeds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This is a technology-rich, hands-on science experiment exploring the world of pinniped adaptations using a digital probe as a data collection device.
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Denver Zoo

Denver Zoo: California Sea Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
The Denver Zoo features a comprehensive overview of the California sea lion focusing on its habitat, range, adaptations, diet, physical characteristics, and more.
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Unique Australian Animals

Unique Australian Animals: The Southern Right Whale

For Students 9th - 10th
Dive into the world of the Southern Right Whale. Visit this webpage to learn more about this Australian whale.
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Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Hawaii Facts, Map, and State Symbols

For Students 3rd - 8th
This is a colorful collection of maps, facts and symbols of Hawaii. Also includes the Hawaiian flag.
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Other

The Dolphin Place

For Students 3rd - 8th
If you're interested in dolphins, then you've come to the right place! Get great information that covers intelligence, physiology, and communication of the dolphin. There are even links to pictures and other sites that contain...
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PBS

Pbs Nature: Beavers

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Can you name the largest rodent that lives in North America? The beaver happens to be the correct answer. Explore this brief but interesting resource to learn where beavers live, what they eat and how they socialize.
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Curated OER

Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.
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Curated OER

Atlantic Spotted Dolphin

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.
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Curated OER

Humpback Whale

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.
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Curated OER

Killer Whale

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.
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Curated OER

Pilot Whale

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides two pages which briefly explore the variety of species of marine mammals.
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Saint Louis Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo: Harbor Seal

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover fun facts and learn about the habitat, range, appearance, and conservation status of the harbor seal.

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