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.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: New Zealand Fur Seals
Discover useful information about New Zealand fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Juan Fernandez Fur Seals
Discover useful information about Juan Fernandez fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
MarineBio Conservation Society
Marine Bio: Subantarctic Fur Seals
Discover useful information about subantarctic fur seals including description, behavior, range, habitat, diet, breeding, and conservation status.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Bowhead Whale
Get the facts about Bowhead whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Bowhead...
Canadian Wildlife Federation
Hinterland Who's Who: Beluga Whale
Get the facts about beluga whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you'll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on beluga...
Curated OER
Baby Seal on the Sea Ice
A very short description of this solitary predator with a revealing picture that brings home the ferocity of this mammal.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Dolphins
Kids learn how dolphins eat, sleep, and live together. Bottlenose dolphins and orcas travel the ocean in pods.
Sheppard Software
Sheppard Software: Otters
This site gives an in-depth description of a otter, including its behavior, appearance, reproduction, and classification. The site includes photos and illustrations and an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Encounters: Wild Explorers: Polar Bear
Learn fascinating facts about the incredible polar bear and listening to them growl.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Ocean Planet
Detailed website that was a companion to a 1995 traveling exhibit of the Smithsonian. Links to lesson plans and other educational materials are at the bottom of the page. Enter the exhibition to explore the world of the ocean.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Ross Seal
A competent, general site with information on how this seal was named and physical characteristics.
Sea World Parks & Entertainment
Sea World: Weddell Seals
A brief site that describes the physical characteristics, geographical location, diet, habitat, and endangered status.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Wild Animal Watch Dolphins
An informative site about dolphins by Scholastic. Great links to activities and games, other web links about dolphins and a teacher page.
Unique Australian Animals
Unique Australian Animals: Dugong
Unique Australian Animals introduces you to the dugong or sea cow, an mammal that is similar to the manatees found in Florida.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian National Zoo: Meet Our Animals
This site from the National Zoological Park provides extensive information about many types of animals. Just click on the category you need. Includes pictures and live web cams.
Curated OER
Unesco: Japan: Shiretoko
Shiretoko Peninsula is located in the north-east of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan. The site includes the land from the central part of the peninsula to its tip (Shiretoko Cape) and the surrounding marine area. It provides an...