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Marine Biology Save
General career guides for oceanography and marine scientists including guides for marine biology, marine mammal work, zoos and aquariums.
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/guide/care...

Reference Systems Service Save
The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory IERS Special Bureau for the Oceans collects, calculates, analyzes, archives, and distributes data relating to non-tidal changes in oceanic processes affecting the Earth's rotation, deformation, gravitational field, and geocenter.
http://euler.jpl.nasa.gov/sbo/

Argo Information Center Save
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.
http://w3.jcommops.org/cgi-bin/WebObj...

Aviso Altimetry Save
Distributes satellite altimetry data from Topex/Poseidon, Jason-1, ERS-1 and ERS-2, and EnviSat, and Doris precise orbit determination and positioning products. Data are used to study ocean dynamics and geophysics in climate prediction, monitoring of mean sea level, global warming, El Niño and La Niña events, marine currents and ocean circulation, and marine modeling.
http://www.aviso.oceanobs.com/

Coastal Plaza - European Save
A virtual meeting and market place for key institutions and professionals working in marine and coastal zones.
http://www.coastalplaza.org/index2.html

Coastlearn Save
Offers a multimedia distance learning package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Central & Eastern Europe.
http://www.netcoast.nl/coastlearn/web...

DIY Hydrophones. Save
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.
http://users.tpg.com.au/users/adsl9dh...

EU-Seased Save
Guide to seabed samples from the ocean basins and European continental waters, held at European institutions.
http://www.eu-seased.net/

EUCC Coastal Guide Save
An information service of the EUCC and Coastinfo International, aimed at professionals in coastal management, planning, conservation and research in Europe.
http://www.coastalguide.org/

European Centre for Information on Marine Science and Technology Save
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.
http://www.eurocean.org/

GulfBase Save
Resource database for Gulf of Mexico research. It includes research institutions, researchers, research projects, and other information about the Gulf, from the U.S., Mexico, and Cuba.
http://www.gulfbase.org/

Indian Ocean Gateway Save
Information on oceanographic study, marine sciences, oceanographic databases and research carried out on the indian ocean and the neighbouring ream countries.
http://www.indian-ocean.org/

Indian Ocean Oceanography and Climatology Gateway Save
Extensive links to Indian Ocean resources, bibliography, and FAQ.
http://indianocean.free.fr/

Malaysian Ocean Color Portal Save
Provides information on ocean color research activities in Malaysia.
http://sg.geocities.com/myoceancolor/

Marine Information Service (MARIS) Save
Organisation based in the Netherlands that provides systems and projects for information and data related to the sea. Explore current and planned projects.
http://www.maris.nl/

Marine Science Teacher Resources from Texas State Aquarium Save
Educational resource site for teachers of marine science with sample lessons, elementary lesson plans and curriculum development tips from CITGO/TSA.
http://www.aquariumteacher.com/teache...

Marine Science and Technology.com Save
Gateway to a variety of marine information, data, products, services, careers and advice.
http://www.marinescienceandtechnology...

Marine and Maritime Studies Save
Links to National Academy of Sciences and National Research Council online reports and report summaries on ocean-related topics.
http://www.nap.edu/readingroom/record...

MarineBio.org Save
Marine species, marine conservation efforts, and ocean life research. Discussion forum and daily marine biology news.
http://www.marinebio.org/

Mediterranean Oceanic Data Base (MODB) Save
Delivers advanced data products for oceanographic research in the Mediterranean Sea. Software products for data analysis and visualization are also made available for distribution within the scientific community.
http://modb.oce.ulg.ac.be/

NOAA's Coral Reef Information System Save
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.
http://www.coris.noaa.gov/

NOAA Ocean Explorer Save
An educational internet offering for all who wish to learn about, discover, and virtually explore the ocean realm.
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/

Norwegian Marine Fauna Save
Site contains more than 300 underwater wildlife photos of marine animals taken around the Norwegian coast.
http://www.marinbi.com/engindex.htm

Ocean Biogeographic Information System (OBIS) Save
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.
http://www.iobis.org/

Ocean Central Save
General information site with forum for oceanographic discussions.
http://www.geocities.com/oceancentral/

PBS Online: Savage Seas Save
Offers a collection of informative pieces and activities centered around the world's oceans. Divided into four principal sections, each of which features an article, brief sidebars, video clips, and in some cases, animations.
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageseas/

Permanent Service for Mean Sea Level Save
The global data bank for long term sea level change information from tide gauges.
http://www.pol.ac.uk/psmsl/

Portal Oceanico Save
The gateway for all the information related to oceans in Caribbean and South America regions
http://portal.unesco.org/portaloceani...

Reef Base: a global information system on coral reefs. Save
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.
http://www.reefbase.org/

Scripps Institution of Oceanography News Save
Scripps Institution of Oceanography today is world renowned for its preeminence in scientific disciplines relating to biology, physics, chemistry, climatology, geosciences, and geophysics
http://scrippsnews.ucsd.edu/

Sea Friends Oceanography Save
A complete tutorial about atmosphere, climate, waves, currents, tides, beaches, sediment transport, storms, tsunamis.
http://www.seafriends.org.nz/oceano/

Sea-Search Save
European site offering a directory of research projects, data sets and collection guidelines.
http://www.sea-search.net/

Sonia's Oceanographic Lessons Save
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.
http://www.botos.com/marine/

The Near Real-Time Image Distribution Server Save
Provides oceanographic imagery from space missions including TOPEX and NOAA. 24-hour update window.
http://nereids.jpl.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/n...

The Ocean Channel Save
Presenting research updates, worldwide ocean data, and ecological information by means of articles, video, and interactive simulations.
http://www.ocean.com/

Tides Online Save
Provides users with immediate graphical and tabular water level and meteorological data from U.S. National Ocean Service water level stations located along the projected path of severe storms such as hurricanes.
http://tidesonline.nos.noaa.gov/

Tides and Tide Prediction Save
Directory of tide predictors, tide prediction software, tide information, and tide observations.
http://scilib.ucsd.edu/sio/tide/

Traveling Deformation Waves Save
Moon as a Principal Driving Force of Large-scale Ocean Currents
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/akolesnik/

U.S. Federal Agencies with Ocean-Related Activities Save
Links to 21 civilian and military agencies that were involved in the International Year of the Ocean.
http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov/feds.htm

UK Tide Gauge Network Save
Access to the UK Tide Gauge Network data holdings maintained at the British Oceanographic Data Centre (BODC).
http://www.bodc.ac.uk/data/online_del...

United Kingdom Marine Environment Data Network (UKMED) Save
Develops, coordinates, maintains, and makes available inventories of marine data; develops guidelines for oceanographic data management; improves mechanisms to facilitate data exchange and the availability of this data for research and wealth creation.
http://www.oceannet.org/

United Nations Atlas of the Oceans Save
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.
http://www.oceansatlas.com/

Worldwide Ocean Optics Database Save
A collection of several hundred ocean optics data sets gathered over time that encompass much of the world's oceans.
http://wood.jhuapl.edu/

eSeFDee - Marine Sciences Portal Save
Oceanography and marine sciences portal for the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
http://www.dvz.be/Portal/main.htm

webExpeditions.net Save
Presents a series of web sites featuring oceanography, marine, ocean based and underwater expedition, science and adventure.
http://www.webexpeditions.net/ocean/