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1998 International Year of the Ocean: One Earth, One Ocean, One Life: The objective is to focus and reinforce the attention of the public, governments and decision makers at large on the importance of the oceans and the marine environment as resources for sustainable development.
Author: UNESCO
Subjects: marine science, oceanography education
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: news
Acute Toxicity Database: Database summarising the results from aquatic acute toxicity tests conducted by the US Geological Survey, as a starting point for hazard assessment of contaminants. The database is searchable by species or chemical, or a combination of the two. Also includes two datasets - of chemical IDs and of Acute Toxicity Test Results - which can be merged to provide a complete dataset with all toxicity tests, species, and chemical information.
Author: US Geological Survey
Subjects: marine science, toxicology
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: reference data
AquaNIC: Aquaculture Network Information Center: Electronic resources about aquaculture including publications of governmental agencies, regional aquaculture centres, and states, newsletters, and discussion groups.
Author: Purdue University
Subjects: marine biology news, marine science
DeweyClass: 639.8
Resource type: index
Aquatic Network: Information service for the aquatic world. Subject areas covered include aquaculture, conservation, fisheries, limnology, marine science and oceanography, maritime heritage, ocean engineering, and seafood.
Author: Seacoast Information Services
Subjects: aquaculture, fisheries, marine science, naval engineering, oceanography links
DeweyClass: 578.77
Resource type: documents, index
Beneath the Waves: A selection of underwater photographs of marine life from the waters around the British Channel Islands.
Author: Daly, Sue
Subjects: channel islands, marine biology education, marine science
DeweyClass: 914.23
Resource type: image collection
Bridge: Ocean Sciences Education Teacher Resource Center: Collection of resources for marine science education including lesson plans, online expeditions, national projects and publications. A data tip is given each month, providing information on topics such as water currents, ocean populations and disasters like oil spills.
Author: College of William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Subjects: marine science, oceanography education
DeweyClass: 578.778
Resource type: guide index
British Oceanographic Data Centre: British national data centre which provides data management support for UK marine science, maintains and develops the UK's national oceanographic database, makes high-quality oceanographic data readily available to UK research scientists, commerce and government, develops marine data products and digital atlases, and collaborates in the international exchange and management of oceanographic data. Datasets include the UK Directory of Marine Environmental Data.
Author: British Oceanographic Data Centre
Subjects: marine science, oceanographic data
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: reference data
Bulletin of Marine Science: Journal dedicated to the dissemination of research dealing with the tropical and subtropical waters of the world's oceans. All aspects of marine biology are treated, and papers in the physical, chemical and geological sciences are also published if pertinent to marine biology. Major fields of interest are zoology, botany, microbiology, biochemistry, and fisheries. Areas of particular interest include experimental ecology, ecological dynamics, theoretical biology, genetics, systematics, evolution, biogeography, behaviour, molecular biology, and physiology.
Author: University of Miami
Subjects: genetics research, marine biology news, marine science, microbiology research
DeweyClass: 578.77
Resource type: journal
Estuaries: Journal of the Estuarine Research Federation (ERF), an international organisation dedicated to promoting research in estuarine and coastal waters. Contains scientific articles detailing research results and management studies on natural resources of the Chesapeake Bay region. A searchable database offers abstracts and full text of the most recent issues, and article titles and authors from issues since 1996. Articles are available for download as PDF files.
Author: Estuarine Research Federation
Subjects: ecology, marine science
DeweyClass: 577.786
Resource type: journal
Fishing for Information: A hypertext guide to Internet resources in aquatic science. The emphasis is on aquaculture and fisheries.
Author: Stirling University
Subjects: fisheries, marine biology education, marine science
DeweyClass: 578.77
Resource type: index
Institute of Aquaculture: International research and training centre based at Stirling University. Conducts courses and projects investigating fish health, reproduction and genetics, environment, aquatic systems and nutrition, and offers directories of Web resources concerned with aquaculture and fisheries, environment quality, and marine, freshwater, and earth sciences. Associated publications and commercial services are detailed.
Author: Stirling University
Subjects: aquaculture, earth science links, fish, marine science
DeweyClass: 639.8
Resource type: institution
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission: Aims to promote marine scientific investigations and related ocean services, with a view to learning more about the nature and resources of the oceans.
Author: UNESCO
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution
International Council for the Exploration of the Sea: Established in 1902, ICES is a scientific forum for the exchange of information and ideas on the sea and its living resources, and for the promotion and coordination of marine research by scientists.
Author: ICES
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: magazine
Irish Marine Institute: Ireland's national agency which aims to undertake, coordinate, promote and assist in marine research and development, including compiling the Irish Temperature Data Set.
Author: Irish Marine Institute
Subjects: ireland, marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution
Journal for Maritime Research: Publication disseminating research into the political, economic, cultural, and social aspects of maritime history. Subscription is required for the full version of the journal, although many articles, reports, and reviews can be accessed without this.
Author: National Maritime Museum
Subjects: marine science
DeweyClass: 551.46
Resource type: journal
Marine Biology Web: Subject Areas: Resources in functional marine biology, ecological processes in marine systems, reproduction and larval ecology, marine environments, biodiversity and applied marine biology.
Author: State University of New York
Subjects: aquaculture, marine biology links, marine science
DeweyClass: 578.77
Resource type: index
MARINET Information Network: Marine news summary covering topics including recovery of flight recorders, tanker splits, whaling, diving, and weather. Information is available to registered users.
Author: MariNet
Subjects: marine science, whales
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: news
National Geophysical Data Center: National centre supporting environmental research and offering extensive public domain data. World Data Center A for Solid Earth Geophysics. Headings include ecosystems, education, environment, gravity, heatflow, hotsprings, magnetics, natural hazards and topography.
Author: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Subjects: geology research, geophysics, gravity, marine science
DeweyClass: 550
Resource type: documents, reference data
Newcastle University Department of Marine Sciences and Coastal Management: Departmental information and research projects covering topics such as biogeochemical oceanography, tropical coastal management, and marine ecology.
Author: Newcastle University
Subjects: marine science, oceanography education, tropics
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution
Oceanic: Ocean Information Center: OCEANIC maintains information on the World Ocean Circulation Experiment, TOGA (Coupled Ocean-Atmosphere Response Experiment), research ship information and schedules, and other oceanographic information sources.
Author: University of Delaware College of Marine Studies
Subjects: marine science, oceanographic data, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: reference data
Offshore Engineering Information Service: Information about publications and meetings dealing with oil and gas exploration and production, offshore health, safety and environmental protection, resources of the seabed and renewable energy, and marine technology. Freely available to the UK academic community (within .ac.uk domain), otherwise subscription is required.
Author: Heriot-Watt University
Subjects: energy research, marine science, occupational health and safety, oil and gas, petroleum engineering, renewable energy
DeweyClass: 665
Resource type: news
ORCA: Office of Ocean Resources Conservation and Assessment: ORCA is one of the four major line organisations of the National Ocean Service (NOS), within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), US Department of Commerce. ORCA provides decision makers with comprehensive scientific information on the resources of the nation's coastal areas, estuaries, and oceans. Datasets, spill information, publications and project reports.
Author: ORCA
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research, pollution
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: documents
Oregon Estuary Plan Book: A principal reference for estuary and shoreland planning in Oregon containing maps of the seventeen largest estuaries in the state. Chapters contain general information about estuaries, details of planning requirements, and a habitat classification guide.
Author: Interrain Pacific
Subjects: ecology, marine science
DeweyClass: 577.786
Resource type: non-fiction ebook
Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory: Conducts scientific investigations in physical oceanography, marine meteorology, geochemistry and related subjects.
Author: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution
Plymouth Marine Laboratory: Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) is an independent, impartial provider of scientific research, contract services and advice for the marine environment, with a focus on understanding how marine ecosystems function and reducing uncertainty about the complex processes and structures that sustain life in the seas and their role in the Earth system. PML delivers research and solutions for national and international marine and coastal programmes. Its research, development and training programmes have at their core the mission to contribute to issues concerned with understanding global change and the health and sustainability of marine ecosystems.
Author: Plymouth Marine Laboratory
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution
ReefBase: ReefBase provides extensive information on coral reefs and is designed to deliver relevant data and information to reef managers and marine scientists, and to raise awareness among the wider public. ReefBase facilitates better understanding of the inter-dependencies between humans and coral reefs by providing coastal and marine resources, information on coral reef threats, resource management practices, maps and photos, references, latest news, and the current status of reefs around the world. Information is organised by country or territory using dropdown menus to ease browsing.
Author: WorldFish Center
Subjects: coral reefs, marine science
DeweyClass: 578.7789
Resource type: documents, news, reference data
Research Ship Information and Cruise Schedules: Searchable database of US and worldwide research ships.
Author: University of Delaware College of Marine Studies
Subjects: marine science, oceanography research
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: directory
Savage Seas: Resource based on a television series of the same name, examining the danger, beauty and mystery of the seas. Offers information about waves, including tsunamis and freak waves, and features a simulator which demonstrates how the power of waves is affected by wind speed, fetch, and duration. Provides facts about the survival of objects, creatures and humans beneath the surface, illustrated by a deep sea simulator, and details of weather conditions such as cyclones, icebergs and global warming.
Author: Public Broadcasting Service
Subjects: marine science, oceanography education
DeweyClass: 551.47
Resource type: documents, images
Scientific Journals: Hydrology, Marine and Freshwater Science, and Aquaculture: Set of links to journals relevant to hydrology, marine and freshwater science, aquaculture. Some have only subscription information online, others have tables of contents, abstracts or full text.
Author: Brownlow, Mark, science.komm
Subjects: aquaculture, fish, fisheries, hydrology, marine biology links, marine science, plankton
DeweyClass: 578.77
Resource type: journal index
UNESCO IOC Register of Marine Organisms: A searchable database which is a component of the ETI World Biodiversity Database. The Register of Marine Organisms is an already large and gradually growing dataset that is being built up, and maintained atthe National Museum of Natural History, Leiden, the Netherlands. It is mainly a list of species names, with some additional information, including author names, vernacular names, information on geographical and bathymetrical distribution and NODC numerical codes.
Author: UNESCO & IOC
Subjects: marine science
DeweyClass: 591.77
Resource type: reference data
University of Cape Town Centre for Marine Studies: Promoter of marine, maritime and coastal studies and job creation in southern Africa. Most activity falls within the areas of marine mining, marine pollution and marine management.
Author: University of Cape Town
Subjects: marine science, south africa
DeweyClass: 551.4
Resource type: institution