The Ocean
Did you know that the ocean covers more than 72 percent of the Earth's surface? That means that most of
the living creatures on Earth call the ocean home. More than 1 million species of plants and animals
live there, and scientists say they think there may be as many as 9 million species that we haven't discovered yet! Strap on your deep-sea gear and dive in to learn more about life under the sea.
- Planet Ocean
Blue whales, tubeworms and plankton come alive on this site put together by Discovery.com. Test
your knowledge with the "Amazing Facts!" about the ocean.
- Ask a Marine Scientist
Find answers to all your ocean questions, from coral and jellyfish to seastars and urchins.
- Extreme Voyage 2000:Voyage to the Deep
Join the crew of the deep-sea submarine Alvin as they explore hydrothermal vents in the
seafloor. Find out how these vents form and what creatures lie within them. You'll love the graphics and
interactivity at this site.
- PBS Sea Dwellers
This site offers a chance to get up close and personal with the creatures of the sea. Find out
why the hammerhead shark has such as odd-shaped head and how bat stars use their tube feet to
get away from predators.
- Oceans Alive!
Learn all about the global seas in this online exhibit from Boston Museum of Science.
For Elementary Students
- Whale Times SeaBed
Fish for facts on your favorite sea creatures, or ask Jake the Seadog to answer your toughest
ocean question.
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