American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Milstein Hall of Ocean Life
Tour the museum's famed exhibition hall dedicated to ocean life at this online recreation. Find videos, maps, species specimens, and images that let you experience many of the museum's resources on ocean life right from your desktop.
NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Facts on Marine Mammals
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration sponsors this introductory article and related links that tell why marine mammals are valued by the public for their great aesthetic, recreational and economic significance.
Other
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies: Marine Mammals in Captivity
An article expressing concern about the use of marine mammals in the entertainment industry.
Other
Oceana: Marine Animal Encyclopedia
Learn about marine animals with this marien animal encyclopedia. Animals are arranged by species.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Marine Mammal Training
Learn how SeaWorld trains its marine animals.
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Mcsuk: Seas Fit for Life
In this thorough site, you will find lots of teacher resources including marine environmental issues.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
Take an online tour of the Smithsonian's "Exploring Marine Ecosystems" exhibit. Learn about coral reefs and look behind the scenes as scientists maintain the model ecosystems.
NOAA
Noaa: National Marine Fisheries Headquarters
This home page provides links to fisheries organizations, research and regulations.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Mammals of Sydney Harbour
Engaging site which covers some of the 40 species of mammals that live in Australia. Get quick interesting information on rodents, marsupials, bats and marine mammals that live in the Sydney Harbour area of Australia.
Other
Ca State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: Coloring Pages: State Marine Mammal [Pdf]
Printable page for coloring and to find useful information on the California gray whale which was named the official State Marine Mammal in 1975.
Other
International Marine Mammal Project: Dolphin and Whale Project
A site authored by the trainer from the original "Flipper" TV show. This site takes the approach that the exploitative use of marine mammals should be stopped.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Marine Mammals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart discusses the characteristics and classifications of marine mammals. It focuses specifically on whales. Assessment questions using Activotes are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Types of Marine Organisms
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Provides an overview of the organisms living in the sea.
NOAA
Noaa: Nmml: "I Want to Work With Marine Mammals"
Do you have a passion for marine animals? Explore ways to turn your passion into a professional career in marine science.
Tramline
Tramline, Inc.: Virtual Ocean Field Trip
In this enchanting site, students will learn basic principles about oceans and will be introduced to an assortment of sea life, both plant and animal. Other interesting ocean links can be found on the teacher resource section of this link.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Blue Whale (Balenoptera Musculus)
Resource that gives information on the diet, range, relatives of the blue whale. Conservation notes and cool facts are also included. There are links to similar information on dozens of other types of marine life.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: Sleepless at Sea
Can you go for a month without sleeping? Most mammals can't, but scientists have found some marine mammals that do. Find out why some orcas and dolphins don't sleep for weeks at a time.
NOAA
Noaa: Pmel: Acoustic Monitoring, Bioacoustics
Outlines the National Marine Mammal Laboratory's project studying whale acoustics (the sounds whales make). Links to clear acoustics tutorial. Also includes whale biology, with acoustic descriptions and sound clips of their calls. Very...
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Sea Otters
A resource that explores the otter's life at sea with emphasis on keeping warm, diet, social life, and mother and pup. A live cam is set up to view the sea otters. Other sites (Marine Mammals and Octopus's) can be accessed.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Walrus
Walruses, members of the seal family of marine mammals, are profiled in detail with information about their classification, habitat, behaviors, and conservation. Other features include books for young readers.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Marine Mammals
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart investigates what makes a mammal, discusses where they live and focuses specifically on the anatomy of a whale.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Florida State Marine Mammal Manatee
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Florida State Marine Mammal -- Manatee."
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