Data_and_Information_Resources

	A World We Don't Know : Studying dolphins of all kinds - learning and research by Middle School students. - www.maxpages.com/dolphin27
	Academic Info on Oceanography : A selective, annotated directory of Internet resources geared toward high school and college students as well as professional researchers. - www.academicinfo.net/ocean.html
	Argo Information Center : A broad-scale global array of temperature/salinity profiling floats, known as Argo, is forming a major component of the ocean observing system, with deployments that began in 2000 and are ongoing. For the first time, the physical state of the upper ocean will be systematically measured and assimilated in near real-time. - argo.jcommops.org/
	Aviso Altimetry : Distributes satellite altimetry data from Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1, ERS-1 and ERS-2, and EnviSat, and Doris precise orbit determination and positioning products. These data are used to study ocean dynamics and geophysics in many applications, including climate prediction, monitoring of mean sea level, global warming, El Niño and La Niña events, marine currents and ocean circulation, and tide, wind - www.aviso.oceanobs.com/
	Careers in Oceanography, Marine Science & Marine Biology : General career guides for oceanography and marine scientists including guides for marine biology, marine mammal work, zoos and aquariums. - scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/guide/career.html
	Coastal Guide to Europe : Offers information to the visitor of coastal areas in Europe. Special attention is given to the history of the landscape, wildlife, nature and recreation areas and cultural heritage (historical cities, buildings and museums). - www.coastalguide.to/
	Coastal Plaza - European : The Coastal Plaza is a virtual meeting and market place for key institutions working in marine and coastal zones. - www.coastalplaza.org/index2.html
	Coastlearn : Offers a multimedia distance learning package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Central & Eastern Europe. - www.coastlearn.org/
	DIY Hydrophones. : Site provides detailed information for DIY construction of hydrophones for towing behind yachts - includes circuits, sample sounds, diagrams, photos, frequency analysis, and links to related information. - users.tpg.com.au/users/adsl9dhg/hydrophones.html
	Earthworks : World-wide jobs and careers in Oceanography and Marine Sciences. - www.earthworks-jobs.com/
	eSeFDee - Marine Sciences Portal : Oceanography and marine sciences portal for the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean. - www.dvz.be/Portal/main.htm
	EU-Seased : Guide to seabed samples from the ocean basins and European continental waters, held at European institutions. - www.eu-seased.net/
	EUCC Coastal Guide : An information service of the EUCC and Coastinfo International, aimed at professionals in coastal management, planning, conservation and research in Europe. - www.coastalguide.org/
	European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology : The EurOcean Internet portal is a focal point of information for all actors with interest in marine science and technology. It provides information in three main domains: marine research infrastructures, national and European RTD programmes. - www.eurocean.org/
	European Directory of the Initial Ocean-observing System (EDIOS) : The European Directory of the Initial Ocean-observing System (EDIOS) is a searchable marine Directory of the ocean observing, measuring, and monitoring systems operating in Europe and is an initiative of EuroGOOS (European Global Ocean-observing System). - www.bodc.ac.uk/projects/edios.html
	European Underwater Technology Centre (EUTEC) : Offers ROV training, professional development, management, and supply of Remotely Operated Vehicle personnel. - www.underwater-technology.com/
	Geo Coastal Network Explorer - G.COAST : Provides information about the use of geospatial information technology in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in the United Kingdom. It also provides links to data, information, hardware and software suppliers, online map servers, journals, and individuals. - www.theukcoastalzone.com/
	gulfbase.org - www.gulfbase.org/
	Hydro 2000 : Aimed at hydrographic surveyors with links to hydrographic information, resources and downloads. - www.home.zonnet.nl/hydro2000/index.html
	Indian Ocean Gateway : Information on oceanographic study, marine sciences, oceanographic databases and research carried out on the indian ocean and the neighbouring ream countries. - www.indian-ocean.org/
	Indian Ocean Oceanography and Climatology Gateway : Extensive links to Indian Ocean resources, bibliography, and FAQ. - indianocean.free.fr/
	Inter-Agency Committee on Marine Science and Technology : maintains an overview of marine activities across Government. It encourages links between Government and the national marine community, the wider application of marine science and technology, optimum use of major UK marine facilities, training and education and international links. - www.marine.gov.uk/
	Malaysian Ocean Color Portal : Provides information on ocean color research activities in Malaysia. - sg.geocities.com/myoceancolor/
	Marine and Maritime Studies : Links to National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council online reports and report summaries on ocean-related topics. - www.nap.edu/readingroom/records/MR.html
	Marine Science and Technology.com : Gateway to a variety of marine information, data, products, services, careers and advice. - www.marinescienceandtechnology.com/
	Marine Science Teacher Resources from Texas State Aquarium : Educational resource site for teachers of marine science with sample lessons, elementary lesson plans and curriculum development tips from CITGO/TSA. - www.aquariumteacher.com/teachers.html
	NOAA Ocean Explorer : An educational internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm. - oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/
	NOAA's Coral Reef Information System : Designed to be a single point of access to NOAA coral reef information and data products, especially those derived from NOAA's Coral Reef Initiative Program. CoRIS will evolve and grow in the months ahead to encompass an ever widening array of product and information offerings. - www.coris.noaa.gov/
	Norwegian Marine Fauna : Site contains more than 300 underwater wildlife photos of marine animals taken around the Norwegian coast. - www.marinbi.com/engindex.htm
	Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) : An on-line, open-access, globally-distributed network of systematic, ecological, and environmental information systems. Collectively, these systems operate as a dynamic, global digital atlas to communicate biological information about the worlds oceans. - www.iobis.org/
	Ocean Central : Images and brief information on Keiko the Killer Whale, other orcas and dolphins, and manatees. - www.geocities.com/oceancentral/
	Ocean Color Data, Information, and Resources : Remote sensing of ocean color provides information on abundance of phytoplankton and concentration of dissolved and particulate material in surface ocean waters. Goddard DAAC provides access to data from ocean color sensors. - daac.gsfc.nasa.gov/CAMPAIGN_DOCS/OCDST/OB_main.html
	Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level : The global data bank for long term sea level change information from tide gauges. - www.pol.ac.uk/psmsl/
	portaloceanico.net - www.portaloceanico.net/
	Reef Base: a global information system on coral reefs. : Reef Base is an online information system on coral reefs designed to provide relevant data and information to reef managers and scientists, as well as the general public. - www.reefbase.org/
	SAVAGE SEAS : This companion site to the new PBS series offers a collection of informative pieces and activities centered around the world's oceans. The site is divided into four principal sections, each of which features an article, brief sidebars, video clips, and in some cases, animations. - www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/
	Sea Friends Oceanography : A complete tutorial about atmosphere, climate, waves, currents, tides, beaches, sediment transport, storms, tsunamis. - www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/
	Sea-Search : Your guide to Oceanographic and Marine Data & Information in Europe. - www.sea-search.net/
	Sonia's Oceanographic Lessons : Familiarize yourself with the Antarctic marine ecosystem, hydrothermal vent communities and eelgrass habitats. The site contains lesson information, resource links, a student activity, and a self grading test with detailed answer sheet and remedial links, to help students assess their knowledge. - www.botos.com/marine/
	Sounding Out the Ocean's Secrets : About the applications of underwater acoustics in ocean research. Researchers today apply their knowledge of how sound travels through water to carry out a myriad of tasks such as detecting underwater eruptions, measuring ocean temperature, and monitoring marine mammals behavior. - www.beyonddiscovery.org/
	Strategic Environmental Assessments (S.E.A) : UK Department of Trade and Industry's strategic environmental assessment consultation site open for public contribution. Site was established to act as a clearing house for information and ideas for SEA consultation on UK marine oil and gas activity. - www.offshore-sea.org.uk/
	Traveling Deformation Waves : Moon as a Principal Driving Force of Large-scale Ocean Currents - pages.sbcglobal.net/akolesnik/
	U.S. Federal Agencies with Ocean-Related Activities : Links to 21 civilian and military agencies that were involved in the International Year of the Ocean. - www.yoto98.noaa.gov/feds.htm
	United Kingdom Marine Environment Data Network (UKMED) : Marine Environmental Data are widely distributed throughout the UK amongst many government departments, agencies and laboratories, universities and commercial companies. The UKMED Network develops, maintains and makes available inventories of marine data; develops guidelines for oceanographic data management; improves mechanisms to facilitate data exchange and hence increases the availability of - www.oceannet.org/
	United Nations Atlas of the Oceans : an information system designed for use by policy makers who need to become familiar with ocean issues, and by scientists, students and resource managers who need access to underlying data bases and approaches to sustainability. - www.oceansatlas.com/
	webExpeditions.net : Presents a series of web sites featuring oceanography, marine, ocean based and underwater expedition, science and adventure. - www.webexpeditions.net/ocean/
	Worldwide Ocean Optics Database : The Worldwide Ocean Optics Database is a collection of several hundred ocean optics data sets gathered over time that encompass much of the world's oceans. - wood.jhuapl.edu/