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Links to sites listed here and elsewhere do not indicate endorsement
of content or work program.
See also, Reefs at
Risk: Related Links
Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans
http://www.ncr.dfo.ca/home.htm
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), on behalf of the Government
of Canada, is responsible for policies and programs in support of
Canada’s economic, ecological and scientific interests in the oceans
and freshwater fish habitat; for the conservation and sustained utilization
of Canada’s fisheries resources in marine and inland waters, and for
safe, effective and environmentally sound marine services responsive
to the needs of Canadians in a global economy.
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
http://www.coral.org/
An independent, non-profit membership organization that works to address
the worldwide problem of coral reef destruction.
Estuary-Net Project
http://inlet.geol.sc.edu/currhp.html
Developed by the National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Estuary-Net
Project supports educational programs that help solve the problem
of coastal non-point source pollution. Provides information to assist
volunteers monitor water quality. Also includes curriculum activities.
Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment
from Land-based Activities
http://www.gpa.unep.org/
The GPA is designed to be a source of conceptual and practical guidance
to be drawn upon by national and/or regional authorities for devising
and implementing sustained action to prevent, reduce, control and/or
eliminate marine degradation from land-based activities.
International Center for Living Aquatic Resources Management
http://www.cgiar.org/iclarm
An international research organization devoted to improving the productivity
and management of aquatic resources for the benefit of users and consumers
in developing countries.
International Marinelife Alliance
http://www.imamarinelife.org/
The primary force behind ongoing initiatives in the Indo-Pacific region
to develop strategies to combat the growing threat of cyanide and
other forms of destructive fishing.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://www.nos.noaa.gov/ and
http://www.websites.noaa.gov/
Home page includes links to NOS websites on such things as the Sustainable
Seas Expedition, Oil and Chemical Spills and NOAA’s State of the Coast
Reort. Ocean and coastal fact sheets, educational materials, links
to other sources of coastal and marine education materials. Includes
a Teacher’s Resources site, live video, photo library and information
on programs such as the "Sustainable Seas Expedition," and
"The GLOBE" program.
International Year of the Ocean: Kids & Teacher’s Resources
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/kids.htm
Found within the NOAA Education website, there are fact sheets, activity
books, a downloadable Teacher’s Guide and other resources.
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
http://sio.ucsd.edu/
Founded in 1903, Scripps Institution of Oceanography is one of the
world's oldest, largest, and most important centers for global science
research, graduate training, and public service.
Ace on the Case: Secrets@Sea
http://www.secretsatsea.org/bottom.htm
Online ocean adventure learning game for 4-7 grade students. Students
play the starring role of "Ace", assistant investigator to Paula Pacific,
who is assigned to examine unusual behaviours noticed in killer whale
populations in the Alanamorris Strait. As Ace progresses through the
story, s/he must successfully complete a number of ocean-related learning
activities. The knowledge gained from completing these activities
leads the student to the solution of the case.
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