Links to learn about the ocean
Opportunities to learn more about the marine environment and the impacts of climate change:
Tasmania
SEAMAP www.utas.edu.au/tafi/seamap/
See real life video taken of the sea floor habitats of Tasmanian Coastal Zones. Part of an extensive research project undertaken at TAFI to classify habitats based on the nature of the seafloor.
Guide to Marine Zooplankton www.tafi.org.au/zooplankton/
They may be small and you may not see them but these amazing creatures are the basis of the entire food chain. Take a moment to wonder at the complex nature of these incredible creatures.
Environment Tasmania www.et.org.au/campaigns/marine-coasts
The ET marine and coasts page will keep you informed about environmental impacts affecting our coasts.
Marine Education Society of Australasia www.mesa.edu.au
The MESA web site has the most amazing information on intertidal zones that will have you rock hopping for hours http://www.mesa.edu.au/friends/seashores/zonation.html
OceanPlanet www.oceanplanet.org.au
Important information about Tasmania Marine Parks.
Tasmania's Coastwatch: www.coastview.com.au
Live footage of Tasmanian beaches. A perfect way to check out your local beach without leaving the house.
Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania or SCAT www.scat.org.au/
The umbrella group for all Coast Care (www.coastcare.com.au/) organisations in southern Tasmania. Join one today to make a difference to your coastal environment.
Australia
CSIRO Oceans and Coasts http://www.csiro.au/science/Oceans.html
Information about Australian oceans, marine life and coasts.
ClimateWatch www.climatewatch.org.au/
Developed to help understand the effects of climate change on Australia's plants and animals. Your task is to observe and record what plants and animals are getting up to.
The World
Poodlewaddle Earth Clocks www.poodwaddle.com/clocks3.htm
Some interesting world statistics.
Other interesting sites
Australian Coastal Atlas: www.thelist.tas.gov.au/listmap/listmapstart.jsp
Giant Kelp: www.kelpwatch.tas.gov.au/
Gould League: www.gould.edu.au
Marine Studies curriculum: www.wetpaper.com.au/
ABC oceans education: www.abc.net.au/oceans/alive.htm
Ocean Watch www.oceanwatch.org.au
