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Data Tool: Annual Mean Maps and In-Water Profiles for Salinity, Temperature, and Density

Interactive maps of surface conditions can be clicked to create in-water profiles of salinity, temperature, or density. Sources include interpolated atlas data or actual measurements from the database. Grade level: 8-College. LINK >>

Dead Zones: Why are the Waters Dying?

This lesson explores the effects of pollution, in particular nitrogen pollution, on marine ecosystems. Students can brainstorm the effects of pollution on marine life, examine the sources and causes of nitrogen pollution, discuss possible solutions, and apply their knowledge to specific actions in their own lives. Grade level: 9-College.

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Defining Ocean Literacy: Building Consensus, Building Momentum

Strang, C. (2007)

A presentation about the process and effects of creating the Ocean Literacy Principles and Essential Concepts

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Diffusion at Work: An Interactive Simulation

Hands-on Oceanography article describing an activity to help students better understand the nonintuitive concept of diffusion and introduce them to a variety of diffusion-related processes in the ocean. As part of this activity, students also practice data collection and statistical analysis (e.g., average, variance, and probability distribution functions). This activity is also used as an introduction for a subsequent lesson on stirring and mixing. Grade level: 9-College.

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Does Climate Affect History?

The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) is a seesaw in atmospheric pressure between the subtropical high-pressure system over the Azores Islands and the subpolar low-pressure system over Iceland. Using this interactive flash, users can click on any of the highlighted years featured in the NAO index timeline to learn how the NOA may have affected history. Grade level: 8-College.

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant # NSF OCE-0707385. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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