Fisheries-Oceanography Library

Dive in and discover books, websites, and magazines about the sea, fish, marine animals, water ecology, ocean exploration, and much more! This is the site especially for students K - 12 and their teachers and parents.

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Visting the UW Libraries

BOOKS

Animals and Water Birds

Cerullo, Mary. The Octopus: Phantom of the Sea.
Although the octopus has been called a sea monster, this book reveals the intelligent and gentle side of these creatures. The underwater photographs capture amazing moments- like an octopus changing color- and can be appreciated by readers of all ages. Children's Literature Stacks: QL430.3 O2 C47. Grades 5 - 8.

Cerullo, Mary. Sea Sooup: Zooplankton.
How can creatures small enough to fit through the eye of a needle make a submarine "disappear?" Find out as you explore the world of zooplankton from baby shrimp to nourishing krill to giant jellyfish. Vivid color photos and a useful bibliography will be appreciated by readers of all ages. Fisheries-Oceanography: QL123. C42. Grades 5 - 8.

Darling, Kathy. Manatee. "On Location" Series.
Packed with fascinating information about Florida manatees and how human encounters have both helped and harmed these gentle creatures. Children's Literature Stacks: QL737.S63 D37. Grades 4 - 6.

Darling, Kathy. Walrus. "On Location" Series.
Did you know that Pacific Walrus have singing sacks? Learn how they "sing" and much more about the lives and behaviors of these animals. Children's Litertature Stacks: QL737. P62 D37. Grades 4 -6.

McMillan, Bruce. Penguins at Home: Gentoos of Antarctica.
Why can't penguins fly? Why are they black and white? Read this book to discover the answers to these questions and much more. Children's Literature Stacks: QL696. S473 M39. Grades 2 - 6.

Sea World. All About Sea Turtles: K-8 Teacher's Guide.
Includes a fact sheet, bibliography, games, and math and mapping activities. Curriculum Materials: QL666.C536 A42. Grades K - 8.

Sea World. All About Penguins: 4-8 Teacher's Guide.
Background information and suggested activities on food chains, Antarctic exploration, and poster presentation ideas. Curriculum Materials: QL696. S473 A44. Grades 4 - 8.

Boats and Sea Adventures

Ballard, Robert D. Exploring the Titanic.
A compelling tale full of vintage and modern illustrations of the ship before and after the disaster, and the account of discovering the wreck on the ocean floor. Children's Literature Stacks: G530. T6 B494. Grades 4 - 8.

Blumberg, Rhoda. The Remarkable Voyages of Captain Cook.
Cook's sea-going explorations to find the "Southern Continent" are presented in this well-referenced and illustrated account. Children's Literature Stacks: G420. C65 B55. Grades 5 - 8.

Humble, Richard. Ships, Sailors, and the Sea. "Timelines Series."
Packed with detailed illustrations and a useful timeline, this book shows the history of boats from the earliest Greek galleys to modern ocean-going ships. Children's Literature Stacks: VM150. H86. Grades 2 - 6.

Kentley, Eric. Boat."Eyewitness Series."
From birchbark canoes to modern supertankers, this picture-filled book is a good introduction to the history of boat design, navigation, whaling, and disasters at sea. Children's Literature Stacks: V109. K46. Grades: 3 - 6.

Macaulay, David. Ship.
Although technically a work of fiction, Macaulay draws on information about underwater archaeology, shipwrecks, and the process of scientific discovery to tell the tale of a 16th Century wooden caravel. Children's Literature Stacks: VM311.C27 M33. Grades 4 - 8.

Platt, Richard. Man-of-War.
Illustrated by Stephen Bietsy, this book takes an 18th Century British man-of-war ship and cuts it into cross-sections from bow to stern to show how the crew interacted with each part of the ship. Covers everything from daily tasks to leisure time to on-board surgery. Children's Literature Stacks: V737. B53. Grades 4 - 8.

Vail, Martha. Exploring the Pacific.
This book charts the voyages of early European explorers of the Pacific, including the journeys and accomplishments of Captain James Cook. Also included are photographs, maps, and a glossary. Children's Literature Stacks: DV19.V25 2005. Grades 5 - 12.

Deep Sea Creatures

Gibbons, Gail. Exploring the Deep, Dark Sea.
Explore the watery depths, meet incredible creatures like giant squids, and find out about the history of deep sea diving. Children's Literature Stacks: GC65.G53. Grades 1 - 4.

Kovacs, Deborah and Kate Madin. Beneath Blue Waters: Meetings With Remarkable Deep-Sea Creatures.
Discover the various ocean zones through amazing photographs of rarely seen creatures and unusual facts about them. A useful glossary and pronunciation guide to scientific names are included. Children's Literature Stacks: QL122.2 .K68. Grades 4 - 7.

Taylor, Leighton. Creeps From the Deep.
See amazing close-up photos of the exotic inhabitants of the deepest ocean and learn how scientists search for these creepy critters. Children's Literature Stacks: QH91.16 T38. Grades 4 - 6.

Dolphins, Whales, and Porpoises

Arnold, Caroline. Killer Whale.
An information-packed photo essay about Baby Shamu and what researchers at Sea World have learned about orcas. Children's Literature Stacks: QL737.C432 A76. Grades 2 - 5.

Carrick, Carol. Whaling Days.
Follows the whaling industry from early European whalers to the present and includes a useful glossary and bibliography and woodcut illustrations. Children's Literature Stacks: SH381.5 C37. Grades 2 - 6.

Davies, Nicola. Big Blue Whale.
Why do whales "hum" as they swim along? Find out about this and many other whale behaviors. Illustrations by Nick Maland. Children's Literture Stacks: QL737. C424. D38. Grades K - 3.

Fontaine, Pierre-Henry. Whales of the North Atlantic: Biology and Ecology.
Have you ever seen a photo of the inside of a whale's ear or a diagram of how these huge animals keep cool? For the serious student of dolphins, whales, and porpoises, this book gives information about the communication, reproduction, adaptations, strandings, parasites & enemies, and behaviors of these aquatic mammals. Fisheries-Oceanography: QL737. C4 F73413. Grades 9 - adult.

Heyning, John E. Masters of the Ocean Realm: Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises.
Chapters are devoted to topics such as evolution, research, conservation, behaviors, and interactions with people. Fish-Ocean Reserve: QL737. C4 H43. Grades 9 - adult.

McNulty, Faith. How Whales Walked into the Sea.
Learn how the world's biggest mammal evolved from living on land into a creature of the sea. Children's Literature Stacks: QL7637. C4 M37. Grades 1 - 4.

Morton, Alexandra. Siwiti: A Whale's Story.
The author's observations and photos of a baby orca in the Pacific Northwest. Children's Literature Stacks: QL737.C432 M67. Grades 6 - 10.

Pfeffer, Wendy. Dolphin Talk.
Find out how dolphins communicate with each other by making different kinds of noises and body movements. Also learn how dolphins locate other objects in the water through a process known as echolocation. Grades K-3.

Sea World. Whales: K-3 Teacher's Guide.
Background information and instructions included to help students learn about whale communication, physical traits, and abilities through suggested activities. Curriculum Materials: QL737. C4 W445. Grades K - 3.

Sea World. Whales: 4-8 Teacher's Guide.
Background information and instructions included to help students learn about whale communication, physical traits, and conservation through suggested activities. Curriculum Materials: QL737. C4 A5. Grades 4 - 8.

Ecology and Environment

Bailey, Donna. Wasting Water.
Do you know how water is used in industry, or what an aquifer does? Learn about water use around the world and how to avoid wasting this important resource. Children's Literature Stacks: TD495. B35. Grades 1 - 4.

Cochrane, Jennifer. Water Ecology."Project Ecology Series."
What is the water cycle? How can we keep our water clean? This book is full of answers and activities. Children's Literature Stacks: QH541.5 W3 C63. Grades 1 - 4.

Cossi, Olga. Water Wars: The Fight to Control and Conserve Nature's Most Precious Resource.
An introduction to water issues including pollution, shortages, and management. Includes case studies, ideas for further reading, and a list of major federal water laws. Children's Literature Stacks: TD348. C67. Grades 6 - 12.

Dolan, Edward F. Our Poisoned Waters.
Find out about sources of water pollution around the world and what governments, organizations, and even you can do to save the world's rivers, lakes, wetlands, and oceans. Bothell/CCC Children's Lit.: TD422. D65. Grades 6 - 12.

Hoff, Mary. Our Endangered Planet: Rivers and Lakes.
Learn how lakes and rivers work together, how our water sources have been polluted, and what people can do to make bodies of water healthy again. A useful glossary and list of organizations to contact are included. Bothell/CCC Children's Lit.: TD422. H64. Grades 4 - 6.

Markle, Sandra. After the Spill: The Exxon Valdez Disaster, Then and Now.
How did the 1989 oil spill impact the animals, people, and waters of Prince William Sound? Learn what was done to clean up the damage and to make sure it does not happen again. Children's Literature Stacks: TD427. P4 M377. Grades 3 - 6.

U. S. Environmental Protection Agency. Turning the Tide on Trash: A Learning Guide on Marine Debris.
Background information on the causes and effects of the debris problems and suggested everyday solutions. Includes game and activity ideas for students. Curriculum Materials: TD427. P62 T87. Grades 3 - 7.

Fish

Cone, Molly. Come Back, Salmon: How a Group of Dedicated Kids Adopted Pigeon Creek and Brought it Back to Life.
How does a group of Washington fifth graders clean up a polluted creek and restock it with salmon? Read about their hard work, see photos of the whole process, and learn about the lifecycle of Pacific Salmon. Children's Literature Stacks: SH157.8 C66. Grades 4 - 6.

Crook, Alan and Zint, Michaela and the Youth Education Committee, Education Section, American Fisheries Society. Guide to Fisheries Education Resources for Grades K-12.
Perfect for teachers and others coordinating youth programs on fish or fisheries. In addition to reviewing fisheries education materials, the guide also provides a Fisheries Education Framework. Fisheries-Oceanography Stacks: SH332.2 U6 C76. Grades K - 12.

Earle, Sylvia A. Hello, Fish.
Take a tour of the ocean and meet gobies, damselfish, and red lipped batfish. Children's Literature Stacks: QL617.2 E36. Grades K - 3.

Guiberson, Brenda Z. Salmon Story.
Discover the lifecyle and history of Pacific salmon, from those who depend on them to those who are trying to rescue them. Children's Literature Stacks: QL638 S2 G94. Grades 4 - 8.

Hirschi, Ron. People of Salmon and Cedar.
Includes information on the importance of salmon to Northwest Coast Native Americans and relates their past struggles to have their fishing rights restored. Illustrated by Deborah Cooper. Children's Literature Stacks: E78 W3H57. Grades 4 -8.

Paxton, John R. and William N. Eschmeyer, editors. Encyclopedia of Fishes.
From bright tropical fish to the bizarre oarfish, this book is full of photos and information on fish behavior, habitats, endangered species, and much more. Fish-Ocean Reference: QL614.7 E52. Grades: 9 - adult.

Polar Regions

Armstrong, Jennifer. Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World: The Extraordinary Story of Shackelton and the Endurance.
Find out how the crew of this Antarctic expedition survived when their ship was trapped by ice and crushed. Photographs of their ordeal are included. Children's Litertature Stacks: G850 1914 .S53 A76. Grades 6 - 12.

Conlan, Kathy. Under the Ice.
Marine biologist Dr. Kathy Conlan talks about scuba-diving under Antarctic ice to study how pollution has affected the environment and marine life there. Filled with vivid color photographs. Children's Literature Stacks: QH91.16.C65 2002. Grades 5 - 12.

Johnson, Rebecca L. Braving the Frozen Frontier: Women Working In Antarctica.
Details the daily lives of women working as doctors, scientists, helicopter pilots, and snowplow drivers in Antarctica. Children's Literature Stacks: G860. J64. Grades 5 - 8.

May, John. The Greenpeace Book of Antarctica: A New View of the Seventh Continent.
Contains information about Greenpeace's efforts in the region as well as information, color photos, and maps of ice sheets, shelves, and bergs; animal and plant life; weather; whaling; human impact; the ozone hole; bases, refuges, and treaties; and many other topics related to icy south. Children's Literature Stacks: G860 M35. Grades 7 - 12.

Pringle, Laurence. Antarctica: The Last Unspoiled Continent.
Discover the plant and animal life and the important role of a place which has been described as both the worst place on earth and a "perfect vacation spot." Children's Literature Stacks: G863. P75. Grades 4 - 8.

Simon, Seymour. Icebergs & Glaciers.
Creeping, gliding icebergs! Find out how glaciologists study chunks of ice miles long. Full of color photos and maps. Children's Literature Stacks: GB2403.8 S58. Grades 3 - 6.

Snowden, Maxine. Polar Explorers for Kids.
Gives an account of explorers' historic expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic, complete with 21 activities for kids, such as making a model igloo or barometer. Includes a glossary and list of relevant websites. Children's Literature Stacks: G634.S66 2004. Grades 3 - 12.

Steger, Will and Jon Bowermaster. Over the Top of the World: Explorer Will Steger's Trek Across the Arctic.
What is it like to cross the Arctic- a place where you need 10 pounds of clothing just to survive the cold? Find out about the couragous people and dogs involved in this four month icy exploration. Children's Literature Stacks: G630. A5 S733. Grades 4 - 7.

Sharks and Rays

World of Water

Arnold, Caroline. El Niño: Stormy Weather for People and Wildlife.
What do droughts in South America have to do with flooding in the U.S.? Discover the impacts of El Niño around the world and how and why scientists track this powerful weather phenomenon. Full of maps, photos, and suggestions for futher reading. Children's Literature Stacks: GC296.8 E4 A76. Grades 4 - 9.

Center for Marine Conservation. The Ocean Book: Aquarium and Seaside Activities for All Ages.
A variety of experiments and activities designed for children grades K - 6 on marine life, food chains, and ecosystems. Includes a useful reference list, glossary, and solutions to the activities. Curriculum Materials: GC21.5.O28. Grades K - 6.

Collard, Sneed B. III. Our Wet World: Exploring Earth's Aquatic Ecosystems.
Learn about the diversity of 13 different kinds of wet places, from salt marshes to coral reefs to sea grass meadows. Children's Literature Stacks: QH 90.16 C65. Grades K - 3.

Cone, Molly. Squishy, Misty, Damp, & Muddy: The In-Between World of Wetlands.
What does a wetland look like and who lives there? What is the difference between a marsh and swamp? Visit the wetlands in this book to find out! Children's Stacks: QH87.3 C65. Grades 1 - 4.

Day, Trevor. Oceans. "Ecosystem" Series.
This textbook covers the geography, geology, biology, exploration, health, management, and resources of the world's oceans- plus many other topics. It also has a helpful list of other useful resources, including web sites and journals. Fisheries-Oceanography: GC11.2 D39. Grades: 9 - adult.

Dipper, Frances. DK Guide to the Oceans.
Discusses the different habitats of the world's oceans with the help of large color photo- graphs and satellite images. Ocean data page included. Children's Literature Stacks: GC21.5.D555 2002. Grades 5 - 12.

Ganeri, Anita. I Wonder Why the Sea is Salty and Other Questions About the Oceans.
Do you wonder which fish is the fastest, what causes waves in the ocean, or what sand is made of? This book has the answers! Children's Literature Stacks: GC21.5 G34. Grades K - 3.

Heitzmann, William Ray. Opportunities in Marine and Maritime Careers.
Provides background information and organizations for jobs in oceanography, fishing, commercial diving, shipbuilding, and more. Includes pre-career experience opportunities. Fish-Ocean Reserve: VK160 H37. Grades 9 - adult.

Lang, Denise V. Footsteps in the Ocean: Careers in Diving.
Would you like to make a living underwater? Find out about jobs in commercial and sport diving, military and police operations, and underwater research. Children's Literature Stacks: VM984. L36. Grades 7 - 12.

Luenn, Nancy. Squish! A Wetland Walk.
A young child takes a walk in the wetlands and meets the many creatures that live there. Children's Literature Stacks: QH541.5 M3 L84. Grades K - 2.

Niesen, Thomas M. Beachcombers Guide to Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest.
Full of illustrations and color photos, this guide helps answer the question "what is that?!" which many of us ask when visiting shores, lagoons, and bays. Includes tips for better beachcombing and information about marine mammals. Fish-Ocean Reserve: QH104.5 N6 N53 Grades 8 - adult.

Pringle, Laurence. Coral Reefs: Earth's Undersea Treasures.
Did you know that coral colonies attack each other? Find out more about coral reefs, why they are so important, and what lives there. Children's Literature Stacks: QH541.5 C7P75. Grades 4 - 6.

Riccutti, Edward R. Ocean. "Biomes of the World Series."
Learn about the ocean biome, from life on the shore to the deepest waters, and what currently threatens our oceans. Children's Literature Stacks: GC21.5 R516. Grades 4 - 6.

Seaborn, Charles. Underwater Wilderness: Life in America's National Marine Sanctuaries and Reserves.
Travel from coral reefs to rocky coasts to learn why each marine zone has specific plants and animals which flourish there. Full of amazing color photos. Fisheries- Oceanography: QH91.75 U6 S43. Grades 8 - adult.

Simon, Seymour. Oceans.
Through maps, color photos, and to-the-point text, this is an overview to many ocean related subjects, such as tsunamis, ocean currents and tides, and how oceans shape the climate and land. Children's Literature Stacks: GC21.5 S58. Grades 3 - 6.

Svarney, Thomas E. and Patricia Barnes Svarney. The Handy Ocean Answer Book
Quick reference facts about the ocean and marine ecology. Includes a bibliography especially for students. Fish-Ocean Reference: GC28.S88. Grades 6 - adult.

Thurman, Harold V. Introductory Oceanography.
This textbook covers the history of oceanography, fundamental marine processes, and ocean life. Fisheries-Oceanography: GC16 T45. Grades 9 - adult.

Wade, Larry. Oceanography."Whales in the Classroom" Series.
Includes interviews with famous oceanographers and has activities to learn the skills needed to study the ocean, such as mapping ocean floors and understanding food chains. Curriculm Collection: GC16. W33. Grades 5 - 8.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. All about Oceanography: A Fun-Filled Activity Book.
This workbook is most useful for teachers looking for background information on oceanography, related questions for discussion, and reproducable activity sheets. Fisheries-Oceanography: GC21.5 A55. Grades: 2 - 6.

WEB SITES

This is a list of links to educational and fun web sites. An apple symbol is included if the site is also particularly useful for teachers.

700+ Great Sites
Created by the American Library Association, this site has links to other sites about aquariums, earth science, animals, weather, environment, and much more.

A to Z Teacher Stuff: Ocean Theme
For teachers! Excellent site for lesson plans and other ocean-related classroom activities, especially for younger grades.

About Marine Mammals
What do you know about manatees, dugongs, and porpoises? Visit this site to learn about these animals and many more creatures of the sea, to get tips on writing reports, and to learn about scientific classification.

Atlantic Salmon Federation Fish Friends Program
Includes curriculum materials, information about salmon issues and downloadable salmon life stage posters. There's even a "transparent" salmon so you can see what the organs look like!

Bancroft Arnesen Explore
Filled with educational programs and accounts of their expeditions to the Arctic, Antarctic, and Great Lakes, this website shows two women's efforts to inspire people, especially women and girls, to follow their dreams.

Digital Library for Earth System Education
Funded by the National Science Foundation and part of the National Science Digital Library, DLESE (a geoscience community resource for teaching and learning about the Earth system) offers resources such as lesson plans and scientific data, and services such as workshops and meetings. Try using "ocean" as a term when performing searches on the website.

Dolphin Log
The Cousteau Society offers creature features, knowledge challenges, an image gallery, and information about boats and Jacques-Yves Cousteau.

El Niño/Southern Oscillation Education Resources
A descriptive list of web resources on El Niño from the NOAA-CIRES Climate Diagnostics Center.

Environmental Education: Washington State Department of Ecology
This site includes curriculum guides and information about teacher workshops, research resources for students, and volunteer opportunities.

EstuaryLive
Participate in EstuaryLive September 23 and 24, 2004. As the feature event for National Estuaries Day 2004, EstuaryLive will take you on an interactive field trip of our nation's estuaries.

Exploraquarium
Contains information on hydrothermal vent systems, Puget Sound Oceanography, a list of common oceanography questions and answers, and teacher resources. Created by the University of Washington School of Oceanography.

FEMA for Kids: Hurricanes!
Have you ever seen a hurricane? Check out this site for videos, games, and learn how to track hurricanes. Teachers- see the special curriculum resources.

Internet Public Library
This is a great site for students and teachers looking for links on oceans, marine animals, fishes, amphibians, and much more.

The JASON Project
This interactive, multimedia project was founded by Dr. Robert Ballard, who discovered the wreck of the Titanic, in order to bring discovery to classrooms (grades 4 - 9).

Miami Museum of Science National Hurricane Center
How does a hurricane form, and why would anyone follow it in a plane? Visit this site to find out and to also learn how to make your own weather center tools- like barometers- from household items.

Monterey Bay Aquarium Kid's Corner and Teacher's Place
Check out the Monterey Bay Aquarium pages for students and teachers complete with activities, media, and programs.

National Geographic Xpeditions: Lesson Plans
Teachers can check this site for lesson plans for students K-12 concerning oceanography and other marine topics.

NOAA'S Kids Corner
Learn about marine careers, play games and puzzles to test your knowledge about the ocean, and discover the National Undersea Research Program at this site maintained by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

NOAA Ocean Explorer
Details NOAA sea marine explorations around the world, including Project PHAEDRA 2006 in the Aegean Sea. Includes photo and video gallery and lesson plans.

NOAA Office of Response and Restoration
Have you ever wondered what happens during an oil spill, how the mess gets cleaned up, or how to do a science fair project about a spill? Visit this site to find out.

Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fish FAQ
This site answers some of the questions you've always had about fish and oceanography. Also available are links to excellent websites for students and teachers.

NOVA Online
Do an online search for information on marine life and ocean topics.

Oregon Sea Grant Ocean and Coastal Resource Links
A list of links and materials for K-12 including sites on watersheds, salmon, marine mammals, and oceanography.

Oceanography Theme Page
This site is full of maps, interactive displays, lesson plans, and information about oceans and the creatures that live there. It also contains special theme pages for El Niño, whales, and tsunamis.

Office of Naval Research's Science and Technology Focus Site for Students and Teachers
Learn about ocean animals, research vessels, and the characteristics of the ocean. Then test your knowledge with the online quizes!

ONR Oceanography for Students
The Office of Naval Research has created an oceanography website covering general marine topics for students and teachers.

Savage Seas
Learn about what causes tsunamis, El Niño, global warming, cyclones, and much more. This site is sponsored by PBS and requires RealPlayer and QuickTime for many of the interactive features.

Seattle Aquarium
The Fins, Feathers, and Flippers section has great facts and photos for marine cratures- especially those in the Puget Sound area. There is also information for teachers about aquarium events and classes.

Sea World Animal Information Database
From bony fishes to animal rescues to resources for teachers, this site is full of information and pictures.

Secrets of the Ocean
This is the PBS site for information about sea creatures. Includes classroom activities.

Solo From the Pole
Learn about Will Steger's solo 1997 North Pole expedition: see photos, read journal entries, and discover links for further exploration. At least one link includes K-12 environmental education curriculum.

Surfing the Net With Kids: El Niño
A descriptive list of the best El Nino web sites for kids, teens, teachers, and families.

Treasures at Sea
Dive into this site for an ocean adventure filled with ocean literature and many exciting activities! Teacher's Place is included.

UN Atlas of the Oceans
Emphasizes the sustainable development of the oceans, including related issues and uses of the oceans. Includes links to numerous ocean maps, databases, and ocean websites.

Under the Sea
An elementary schoolteacher in Alabama has created a website perfect for teachers with lesson plans, many classroom activities, and educational links.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Teacher's Page
This site is full of activities, fact sheets, teaching themes, and further resources for teachers, all concerning information on endangered or threatened species.

VIMS Virtual Marine Education Center
Information and online resources about the marine environment for students and teachers. Created by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Virginia Marine Science Museum
Check out the aquarium's virtual tour for interesting facts on sea creatures. Teacher's Corner included. Virtual Antarctica
See pictures of this icy land and learn about its aquatic and animal inhabitants.

Virtual Frog Dissection Kit
Interactively dissect a digitized frog!

Water Analysis Resources: Fresh Water Ecology and Pollution in Indiana
Would you like to know more about water? This site addresses questions about water properties, the water cycle, water pollution, and groundwater. Teacher resources are included.

Water Science for Schools
Created by the U.S. Geological Survey, this site offers maps and data on many aspects of water. Test your water knowledge in the interactive center online!

WhaleNet
An interactive educational website for students and teachers about marine research and whales.

Zoom Sharks
This is an online book about sharks and rays full of illustrations, facts, activity sheets, a dictionary, and more.

Zoom Whales
This is an online book about whales full of illustrations, facts, activity sheets, a dictionary, and more.

MAGAZINES

This is a list of magazines which often have articles related to the environment, science, fish, boating, or animals that live in or near the water. Not all of these titles are owned by the UW Libraries. If the magazine is owned by UW, then the UW branch location is listed. Students, parents, and teachers will all likely find these titles useful and interesting for projects or exploring!