Rice Model Science Laboratory
Oceanography Page
 | Answers from NOAA |
For teachers and students.
| Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography |
Learn more about research being conducted on physical oceanography. You can learn how ocean processes affect coastal habitats, oil spills, and much more.
| Centro Ecologico Akumal |
CEA is a non-profit organization that works diligently to protect sea turtle nesting sites in Akumal, Mexico. Their mission is to provide a base for academic studies, environmental education, cultural exchange and tourist activities all in beautiful Akumal.
| The Coral Reef Alliance |
Good place to learn more about reefs and learn more about the organization. Good links too.
| El Nino Page |
All about El Nino.
| Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary |
Northernmost Coral Reef system found off the Texas/Louisiana Coast. Visit this site to see how you can help protect one America's finest treasures.
| International
Oceanographic Foundation
Provides the purpose and mission of the foundation and an excellent definition (and/or explanation) of the field of oceanography. |
| List of Oceanography Resources |
Links to WWW Oceanography sites and to some of the better educational institutions.
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute |
Private oceanographic center that has developed state-of-the-art equipment and methods of research.
| National Data Buoy Center |
Neat site. You can locate buoys in your area and get real-time weather and marine data. Site also allows you to access historical data. Very useful!
| National Museum of Natural History - Ocean Planet Exhibit |
Learn how environmental issues affect the health of our oceans. Site offers photos, tours, technology used in their research.
| NEMO - Oceanographic Data Server |
Collection of data sets for physical oceanographers. Information on shore temperature and winds available too.
| NOAA Coastal & Estuarine Oceanography Branch |
Information on the physics of coastal waterways and the movement of the waters and the causes of those movements.
| NOAA Home Page |
Information, research, current weather information, and links to all other NOAA projects. Also includes information about seasonal forecasts, fisheries, protected species, coastal ecosystems, and navigation. Excellent site.
| NOAA - National Marine Sanctuaries |
Site provides important information about our nation's marine sanctuaries. How they were established, how they're managed and their scientific and educational programs.
| NOAA Teacher At Sea Program |
Find out how to spend your summer on the high seas doing scientific research.
| NOAA Paleoclimatology Program |
Searchable databases on climate modeling, ice cores, paleoceanographic, paleovegetation, tree-rings, and other data.
| The National Data Buoy Center's Home Page-Real Time Reports |
Site links you to a list of links that offer the most recent, hourly observations.
| Ocean Planet Home Page |
Online version of the exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History. Lots of resources available here.
| Ocean Research Institute - Tokyo |
Learn more about their research and programs.
| Oceanic Information Center |
Find out about the World Ocean Circulation Experiment and the Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Response Experiment.
| Oceanography Society |
Look under the heading "News System". Here you will find a variety of topics ranging from highly scientific issues to elementary level oceanography education.
| Physical Oceanography |
Site offers data for classroom research.
| Polar Science Center |
The PSC is involved in numerous fields of research. Studies include polar oceanography, sea, ice, and meteorology.
| REEF Environmental Education Foundation |
Volunteer group around the world that monitors marine life. Check it out and get involved!
| Rutgers Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences |
Find out more about their latest research on marine remote sensing and physical oceanography.
| Satellite Oceanography Laboratory |
Real-time data for meteorology and oceanography, as well as images and archives of publications.
| Sea Surface Temperature Satellite Images |
University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography provides this site with a wonderful archive of sea surface temperature satellite images. You can also find lesson plans that incorporate the images into the lessons.
| TAMU Oceanography Welcome Page |
Lots of information can be found here. You can investigate different careers that are available in oceanography, online journals, research articles, and resources related to oceanography.
| Texas Marine Education Association - Hot Links |
Access information on the LaSalle Shipwreck, Sharks and Rays, Seahorses, Sea Turtles, Whales, Sea-Ice, and more. Site also offers a link for marine science teachers.
| Topex/Poseidon - The Ocean Topography Experiment |
Project between the U.S. and France. The two countries are working together to develop and operate an advanced satellite system dedicated to observing the Earth's oceans. Also contains archives and updates for the project.
| Welcome to OCEANIC |
Provides updates on the World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE), TOGA Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Response Experiment (TOGA COARE), research ship information and cruise schedules, and other oceanographic resources.
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) |
General oceanographic information plus other WWW sites can be found here. Might I mention that this is a fine institution?!
| WWW Virtual Library - Oceanography |
Lots of WWW links can be found here. Links are broken down by geographic area which can prove to be quite helpful.
