Earth Sciences: Oceanography: Data and Information Resources

Studying dolphins of all kinds - learning and research by Middle School students.

A selective, annotated directory of Internet resources geared toward high school and college students as well as professional researchers.

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.

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, wave and marine meteorology models.

General career guides for oceanography and marine scientists including guides for marine biology, marine mammal work, zoos and aquariums.

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).

The Coastal Plaza is a virtual meeting and market place for key institutions working in marine and coastal zones.

Offers a multimedia distance learning package on Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) in Central & Eastern Europe.

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.

World-wide jobs and careers in Oceanography and Marine Sciences.