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	Alaska Fisheries and Wildlife -- Walrus Fact sheet, population size, sensory perception and disturbance, and natural mortality.
	Canadian Museum of Nature -- Walrus Cultural ties to the Inuit people, historical range and current distribution + map. Great photos.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Walrus Fact sheet, photos, and cross-section of the walrus skull.
	National Geographic -- Walrus Mother and calf Video: Mother cuddles her calf.
	National Geographic -- Walruses Fact sheet, audio recordings, photo gallery and video gallery.
	NOAA -- Walrus Huge collection of color photos.
	Pinnipeds.org -- Walrus Covers distribution, Status and lifestyle. Great photos.
	Sea World for Teachers K-3 -- Walrus Very good site for teachers. Vocabulary list.
	Walruses -- Audio Recording Sound recordings for Walruses

More Adelie Penguin Research Links

	Antarctic Connection Fact sheets for all penguins and daily news updates on Antarctica.
	Ask-a-Researcher -- Penguins Real questions from students tell us everything about penguins.
	Australian Antarctic Divisiion -- Adelei Penguin Research Fact sheet, Antarctic range map,Satellite tracking, and Automated Penguin Monitoring System (APMS).
	BBC Science & Nature -- Penguins Fact sheet with statistics.
	Busch Gardens Penguin Info Overview of all penguin species. Physical characteristics section highlights coloration differences between species with photos.
	Landcare Research/Manaaki Whenua (New Zealand) - Adelie Penguin Sounds of Adelie penguin individuals and whole colonies.
	National Geographic Penguins Video of breeding, egg hatchin, raising and feeding the chicks.
	Penguin Science How giant icebergs, disappearing sea ice, and shifting weather patterns are affecting penguins. Has a penguin cam plus video and lots of images.
	Penguin Video Online video of penguins

More Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Research Links

	ARKive -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Covers status, threats, and conservation. Photos of fish and their domestic ocean farming.
	Florida Museum of Natural History -- Blue Fin Tuna Basic biology, photos of spawning and juvenile fish. World distribution map.
	Marinebio -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Discussion links sport fishing and the drop in Atlantic populations. Photo gallery with schools, tuna trapped in nets, and links to other websites.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Fact sheet includes mating systems, lifespan/longevity and conservation status.
	National Geographic -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Basic facts, focus on overfishing. Map of tuna range.
	NOAA -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Covers sustainability status, biomass, and nutrition. Photo of tuna on plate. Links to others sites.
	PNSA -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article explaining the tracking device technology used on the tuna.
	Sciencene-- Mingling of East and West Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article on bi-coastal distribution, intermingling, commercial management.
	TOPP - Blue Fin Tuna Information and a map of Blue Fin Tuna on the TOPP (Tagging of Pacific Predators) website.
	WWF -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna Article on collapse of tuna populations with video and tuna sounds.

More Basking Shark Research Links

	Arkive Shows the World’s 2nd Largest Fish Description of the shark and its health in our seas.
	MARINEBIO-Sharing the Wonders of the Ocean Comprehensive fact sheet with range maps.
	National Geographic and the Prehistoric Looking Basking Shark Not seen in near Australia in 80 years the creature reappears.
	NOAA Fisheries Southwest Fisheries Science Center Characteristics of the shark and tagging work highlights.
	Shark Sider Information about the shark includes video.
	Shark Trust’s Basking Shark Project Shark diet and exciting science of the basking shark.

More Black Footed Albatross Research Links

	Albatross -- Video YouTube site of mating dance.
	ARKive -- Black-footed Albatross Videos Videos and photos, fact sheet, and conservation status.
	Audubon -- Black Footed Albatross Great conservation and life history information on the Black Footed Albatross
	Birdlife International - Black Footed Albatross Factsheet focusing on population estimates and trends, range and threats, and current conservation measures.
	Black-footed Albatross -- Endangered list Article on endangered species status and photos.
	Cornell Lab - All About Birds -- Black Footed Albatross Description, Life history and range map
	eNature Black Footed Albatross Basic description, jabitat and range. Interesting link to the Albatross conundrum. Talks about how the survival of this bird defies common sense.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Black-footed Albatross Fact sheet, conservation status and links to US Migration Bird Act and IUCN red list of endangered species.
	Natureworks Kid-Friendly site with plenty of Albatross info for species experts.
	Ocean Wanderers Learn about different kinds of Albatrosses.
	Oikonos - Exploring Albatross Movements Oikonos is developing, in conjunction with partners from university and resource management agencies, a multi-disciplinary research program to assess the habitats and the conservation status of marine birds in the California Current System. Find out more.
	Seattle Bird Web Use this site for good information and photos for species experts.
	US Fish and Wildlife Service - Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge -- Black-footed Albatross Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge local data. Links to other Midway sea birds.
	Whatbird - Black-footed Albatross -- Drawings Fact sheet and Audubon type illustrations and drawings.

More Bottlenose Dolphin Research Links

	American Cetacean Society -- Bottle Nose Dolphin Great fact sheet including description, maps, conservation status and more.
	Busch Gardens Education Center Scientific classification, habitat & distribution, physical characteristics, senses, adaptations, communication & echolocation, behavior, diet, reproduction, birth & care of young, longevity & causes of death, conservation and resources.
	Defenders of Wildlife - Bottle Nose Dolphin Description, diet, population, range, behavior, threats and status.
	Marinebio -- Bottle Nose Dolphin Visit the photo gallery and read detailed information about the Bottlenose Dolphin at this site.
	National Geographic -- Bottlenose Dolphin Fast facts, profile, photo and range map.
	National Geographic for Kids -- Bottlenose Dolphin Facts & Photos, video & Sound, Range map. Defines and discusses echolocation.

More Common Dolphin Research Links

	American Cetacean Society -- Common Dolphin Good site for general facts about the Common Dolphin.
	ARKive -- Common Dolphin Photos Photos and video of common dolphin
	Common Dolphin Distribution Map Map showing global distribution of the common dolphin.
	Common Dolphins -- Audio Recording Sounds of common dolphins
	Differences between Dolphins and Porpoises Chart illustrating the differences between dolphins and porpoises.
	Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - Common Dolphin Detailed physical description, habitat, distribution, behavior food and conservation status.
	Museum of Zoology--Animal Diversity Web--University of Michigan--Common Dolphin Helpful site for general facts about the Common Dolphin.
	NOAA -- Common Dolphin NOAA Fisheries Fact Sheet
	Photo gallery -- Common Dolphin Common dolphin photo gallery and fact sheet on behavior.

More False Killer Whale Research Links

	ARKive -- False Killer Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the false killer whale.
	Cascadia Research - information on false killer whale biology and conservation in Hawaii including photos and video Action photos showing: group association, head physiology and carrying prey (tuna) in their mouth.
	Cascadia Research - Key facts and status of Hawaiian False Killer Whales (Dec 2010) Describes threats to the population of Hawaiian insular false killer whales that have lead to their decline.
	Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- False Killer Whale Head profile and open mouth photos, description and audio recording.
	Dolphins and More -- False Killer Whale A detailed list and illustrations of the 32 different types of dolphins.
	Marinebio -- False Killer Whale Description and behavior with a good illustration.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- False Killer Whale Basic Facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation).
	NOAA - False Killer Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats.
	Seapics -- False Killer Whale Although this is a commercial photo site the first picture in the group shows the False Killer Whales head and open mouth shot from below the surface. You can see the teeth in the jaw, the tongue and the eye socket.
	YouTube video -- False Killer Whale Video showing a group of False Killer Whales approaching a boat.

More Flatback Turtle Research Links

	ARKive - Images of Life on Earth - Flatback Turtle Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle including range, habitat, and more.
	Flatback Turtle Hatching Video YouTube video of Flatback Turtle hatching out of the egg shell taken at Flinders Beach, Mapoon, Queensland Australia.
	MarineBio - Flatback Sea Turtles Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle.
	Oceana - Protecting the World's Oceans - Flatback Sea Turtle Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle from Marine Wildlife Encyclopedia.
	Sea Turtle Conservancy - Flatback Sea Turtle Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle.
	Sea Turtle Outlines A brief summary of each of the eight species of Sea Turtle.
	Sea Turtle, Inc. - Flatback Sea Turtle Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle.

More Geography Research Links

	ACME Mapper Start by entering the Latitude Longitude point to see the location on maps or black and white Terra satellite imagery. Use "Scale" to ZOOM in
	Distance Between 2 Points If you have two lat/long points, you can get the distance between them!
	GOOGLE Maps! Look anywhere in the world! Look at your house, or animal habitats from the air! This simple to use interface is exceptional, flexible and free. Click on "Satellite" on the top right. Click ZOOM-IN with the tool on th etop left of the imagery. YOU CAN ENTER LATITUDE-LONGTITUDE coordinates to see a habitat (i.e 74.5N 93.4W). YOU CAN ENTER a town name...TRY IT!

More Glaucous Gull Research Links

	Cornell Lab - All About Birds -- Glaucous Gull Identification, Life history and range map.
	Glaucous Gull Photos Good pictures here!
	USGS: Fact Sheet Good site for general information.
	Whatbird -- Glacous Gull Excellent site for general information and detailed pictures.

More Gray Seal Research Links

	Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan -- Gray Seal Fact sheet, economic importance, and conservation status.
	NOAA - Gray Seal Links to other websites, including OBIS (Ocean Biogeographic Information System).
	Pinnipeds.org -- Gray Seal History and status of seals, lifestyle, statistics, and birth information.
	Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals Male and female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.
	Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Gray Seal Basic fact sheet, distribution map, length, weight, photos.

More Gray Whale Research Links

	ACS -- Gray Whale Census and Behavior Project You may compare the frequency of sightings from year to year with the bar graphs from the American Cetacean Society.
	ACS Gray Whale Fact Sheet Fact Sheet from the American Cetacean Society
	Alaska Sea Grant -- Gray Whale Nice pictures and helpful Gray Whale information.
	ARKive--Gray Whale Gray Whale photos and videos.
	Defenders of Wildlife - Whales Good, user-friendly whale information.
	Museum of Zoology--Animal Diversity Web--University of Michigan--Gray Whale Good site for general information about the Gray Whale.
	NOAA-- Gray Whale Excellent Gray Whale photos as well as useful information for species experts.

More Greater Shearwater Research Links

	Birdlife International - Greater Shearwater Factsheet focuses on range and population, ecology and threats.
	Birdweb.org--Greater Shearwater Greater Shearwater photos.
	Duke University--Greater Shearwater Photos of Greater Shearwater in flight shearing the ocean surface.
	Greater Shearwater--Stamps of Tristen da Cunha Greater Shearwater images on stamps.
	Museum of Zoology--Animal Diversity Web--University of Michigan--Greater Shearwater Fact sheet and photos.
	Provincetown Coastal Studies--Greater Shearwater Shearwater comparison.
	US Geological Survey -- Greater Shearwater Fact sheet and photos.
	Whatbird - Greater Shearwater -- Drawings Audubon type illustrations and drawings. Includes range map and related birds.

More Green Turtle Research Links

	Caribbean Conservation Corporation -- Green Sea Turtles Teacher resources, coloring pages, online newsletter for kids.
	Green Sea Turtle - Conservation Issues and Status Basic facts with a focus on conservation status and conservation organizations.
	Green Sea Turtle picture Great picture of a Green Sea Turtle.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Green Sea Turtle Basic fact but with a focus on reproduction.
	National Geographic -- Crittercam -- Tiger Shark vs Sea Turtles Video reveals why Loggerhead Turtles are 5x more likely to be eaten by Tiger Sharks then are Green Sea Turtles. GST spend little time at the surface thereby avoiding the sharks which hunt from below their prey
	NOAA - Green Sea Turtle with photos Species description and links to recovery plans from the Federal Registry.
	NOAA Helps return 14 Sea Turtles to the Wild Release and tracking of sea turtles.
	NYS Department of Environmental Conservation -- Sea Turtles Fact Sheet with colored illustrations depicting differences in shells and heads of sea turtle species.
	Sea Turtle Circular Comparision Chart World wide distribution, population information and species outlines.

More Harbor Porpoise Research Links

	American Cetacean Society Fact Sheet - Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet with description of fins and fluke.
	ARKive -- Harbor Porpoise Videos, photos, status, and conservation.
	Differences between Dolphins and Porpoises Chart illustrating the differences between dolphins and porpoises.
	Harbor Porpoise Information Page Lots of background including photos, videos, and tracking information.
	Harbor Porpoise on the Move! Has a great video of a harbor porpoise in action.
	Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - Harbor Porpoise Detailed physical description, habitat, distribution, behavior, food and conservation status.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet, focus on conservation status.
	National Geographic -- Harbor Porpoise Photos and multimedia with audio.
	NOAA -- Harbor Porpoise Fact sheet with good links to other websites.
	Ocean Conservancy Harbor Porpoise Contains general information about harbor porpoises as well as threats to them, and how you can help!
	YouTube video -- Harbor Porpoise Video of porpoise breathing at the surface.

More Harbor Seal Research Links

	Alaska Dept of Fish and Game-- Harbor Seal Plenty of harbor seal information for species experts.
	Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission Native Alaskan programs for conservation and preservation of Harbor Seal.
	Alaska SeaLife Center -- Harbor Seal Photo gallery, scientific and environmental research, causes of decline.
	Busch Gardens Harbor Seal Info Information on every aspect of lifecycle plus conservation and reading references for kids.
	E-Nature Harbor Seal Page Use this site for information about harbor seal diets, behavior, and sizes.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harbor Seal Fact sheet and photo gallery.
	News Report -- Harbor Seal in New York Harbor Local CNN news story of Harbor seal that swims into New York Harbor.
	NOAA Fisheries, Office of Protected Resources -- Harbor Seal Fact sheet and links to other resources.
	Pinnipeds.org -- Harbor Seal Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
	Point Reyes National Seashore -- Harbor Seal National Park Service fact sheet with discussion about seal haul outs.
	Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals Male and female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.

More Harp Seal Research Links

	BBC Nature -- Harp Seal Fact sheet and photos.
	Harp Seal Underwater Camera Check out video streaming of a harp seal!
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harp Seal Fact Sheet, photos and information on communication and perception.
	Nature.ca -- Harp Seal Fact sheet, size, physical features and line drawings.
	NOAA - Harp Seal Link to New England Aquarium for health analysis and link to Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies (Photos).
	Pinnipeds.org -- Harp Seal Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
	Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals Male and Female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.
	Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Harp Seal Basic fact sheet, distribution map, length, weight, photos.

More Hawaiian Monk Seals Research Links

	Aloha Hawaii-- Monk Seal Good information about Hawaii's native seal.
	Defenders of Wildlife - Hawaiian Monk Seal Species fact sheet
	Earthtrust - Hawaiian Monk Seals Biology and natural history plus factors affecting populations.
	International Fund for Animal Welfare - Hawaiian Monk Seal Information on life cycle, threats, and conservation of Hawaiian Monk Seals.
	Midway Atoll -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Fact sheet with links to other animals on Midway.
	Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan -- Monk Seal Geographic range, habitats, physical description, gestation, birth weight, behavior, food habits, economic importance to humans and conservation status.
	National Geographic -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
	NOAA - Hawaiian Monk Seal Links to recovery programs, ongoing research, stock status in Marine Mammal Research Program.
	NOAA - Monk Seal Mission Log 2006 NOAA teacher-at-sea mission log for Hawaiian monk seal on Kure Atoll.
	Pinnipeds.org -- Hawaiian Monk Seal Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.

More Hawksbill Turtle Research Links

	ARKive -- Hawksbill Turtle Videos Photos and videos, including the hatchlings moving to the sea.
	Florida Hawksbill Research and Conservation Program Ongoing project investigating the kinds of sea sponges that the Hawksbill Turtles eat.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Hawksbill Turtle Fact sheet with photos and links to other turtle websites.
	NOAA -- Hawksbill Turtle Fact sheet with color photos and links to other Hawksbill Turtle websites.
	US Fish and Wildlife Service -- Hawksbill Turtle Fact sheet and bibliography

More Hooded Seal Research Links

	Hooded Seal Basics basic information on hooded seals + images from sea walks.
	Marinebio - Hooded Seal Brief information on hooded seals, including diet and behavior.
	Pinnipeds.org -- Hooded Seal Extensive information and a great picture of a seal's "hood."
	WhaleNet Fact Sheet Fact sheet from our collaborating partner.
	WhaleNet Hooded Seal Slide Show View a slide show of the release of "Stephanie," a hooded seal.

More Humpback Whale Research Links

	American Cetacean Society -- Humpback Whale Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
	ARKive Humpback Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the Humpback Whale.
	ARKive -- Humpback Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the Humpback Whale.
	BBC -- Humpback Whale Videoclips, underwater photography showing throat grooves, whale song.
	Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- Humpback Whale Sounds of Humpback Whale, videos of whales swimming, spectra of sound, explains physics of whale songs.
	Marinebio -- Humpback Whale Description and behavior with a good illustration of Humpback Whale.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of MichiganHumpback Whale Basic facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation)
	National Geographic -- Humpback Whale Photos and mulitmedia audio, fact sheet.
	NOAA -- Humpback Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats

More Leatherback Turtles Research Links

Leatherback Turtles -- Studies at Stanford University
Story of the tagging of Leatherback Turtles in order to study their movements and migration patterns.

More Lesser Scaup Research Links

Long Point Waterfowl and Wetlands Research - Scaup migration
Signals of Spring Collaborating Partner site leads Canadian research with sea duck

More Loggerhead Turtles Research Links

	Caribbean Conservation Corporation -- Loggerhead Turtles Fact Sheet plus global map of nesting sites
	Marinebio -- Loggerhead Turtles Fact sheet with downloadable sea turtle identification card
	National Geographic for Kids -- Loggerhead Turtle Facts&photos, video&sound, range map. Shows baby Loggerhead Turtles crawling to the sea.
	Photo of loggerhead turtle Photo showing carapace and head of loggerhead turtle.
	WWF Loggerhead Turtles Physical description, ecology & habitat, Population & distribution, threats (bycatch) and importance to marine ecosystems.

More Marine Sanctuaries Research Links

National Marine Sanctuaries 2008 Accomplishments Report
This is a really cool 2-minute animation on ocean action and a way to participate in the drive to "sea" change.

More Northern Elephant Seal Research Links

	ARKive -- Northern Elephant Seal Photos, especially of males with their large probiscus, front and back flippers
	California State Parks - Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet, breeding site at Ano Nuevo State Park, and audio of seals.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet, range, ecosystem roles, economic importance and conservation status.
	National Geographic -- Northern and Southern Elephant Seal Dicussion of both Northern and Southern Elephant Seals.
	NOAA -- Northern Elephant Seal Fact sheet with links to Channel Islands and Monterey Bay Sanctuaries videos.
	Ocean Oasis Field Guide -- Northern Elephant Seals Covers range, habitat, natural history and conservation status with photos of beached seals.
	Pinnipeds.org -- Northern Elephant Seal Seal Status, Lifestyle and statistics Plus Photos.

More Olive Ridley Turtle Research Links

	ARKive - Images of Life on Earth - Olive Ridley Turtle Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle including range, habitat, and more.
	ARKive - Images of Life on Earth - Olive Ridley Turtle Many of pictures of Olive Ridley Turtles.
	EuroTurtle - Sea Turtle Outlines A brief summary of each of the eight species of Sea Turtle.
	MarineBio - Olive Ridley Turtle Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.
	NOAA Fisheries Office of Protected Resources - Olive Ridley Turtle Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.
	Sea Turtle Conservancy - Olive Ridley Turtle Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.
	University of Michigan Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - Olive Ridley Turtle Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.

More Pink-footed Shearwater Research Links

	ARKive - Images of Life On Earth - Pink-footed Shearwater Fact sheet including information on range, habitat, and more.
	Birdlife International -- Pink-footed Shearwater Conservation information and range map.
	BirdWeb - Pink-footed Shearwater Fact sheet including range maps for Pink-footed Shearwater.
	Internet Bird Collection -- Pink-footed Shearwater 9 videos of pink-footed shearwaters.
	Whatbird - Pink-footed Shearwater Audubon type illustrations and drawings. Includes a range map and a list of relared birds.

More Polar Bear Research Links

	Busch Gardens Polar Bear Info Information on all aspects of Polar Bear Lifecycle including longevity and causes of death. Also covers conservation status and research.
	Defenders of Wildlife - Polar Bear Includes detailed facts about the Polar Bear.
	IUCN -- Polar Bear Population Map Click on an area of this interactive map and get a detailed report on current population status. (from: International Union for Conservation of Nature Polar Bear Specialist Group).
	National Geographic -- Crittercam and Wildcam Live cam from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and info on polar bear behavior
	NOAA -- Arctic Theme Page -- Polar Bear Discussion of how climate change is affecting Polar Bear populations.
	PBS Find information on habitat, description, and behavior here.
	Polar Bear International Everything you need to know about the Polar Bear. Check out the web cam!
	World Wildlife Fund Great site including information on habitat, diet, and threats to the species.
	Yahoo - Disney Nature - Earth DVD - Polar Bear Aerials Shows a Polar Bear swimming beneath the greatly reduced sea ice cover. Illustrates how the melting ice floes can no longer serve as a base for hunting/eating/reproduction/resting.

More Right Whale Research Links

	American Cetacean Society -- North Pacific Right Whale Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
	ARKive -- North Pacific Right Whale Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the whales.
	Center for Coastal Studies Research -- Right Whale Some data on our maps comes from the good work these folks do.
	Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- North Pacific Right Whale Sounds of Right Whales
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- North Pacific Right Whale Basic facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation)
	National Geographic -- Right Whale Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
	NOAA -- North Pacific Right Whale Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats
	Right Whale Basics All of the basics on right whales. A good starting point for species experts.
	Right Whale Status Information Learn about right whale population numbers and endangered species status.
	Right Whale Tagging Program (NOAA) The government: NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] has high interest in monitoring Right Whales.
	Whalenet - Right Whale Resource Comprehensive location for observation based organizations and professional resources
	Whalenet - Make Your Own Inflatable Whale Classrooms can purchase this manual from Whalenet to create a 55 foot, life-size whale. You can go inside!

More Ringed Seal Research Links

	Alaska Wildlife Notebook Series-- Ringed Seal An excellent source for species experts!
	Ringed Seals-- Canada Basic information about ringed seals, including distribution maps.
	Seal Conservation Society - Ringed Seal History and status of seals, lifestyle, statistics, and birth information.

More Satellite Tracking Links Research Links

	How Satellite Tagging Works WhaleNet Link show how tags are used on marine animals; the information can also be applied to birds.
	Satellite Telemetry This site explains (and shows pictures of) how satellite telemetry and animal tracking works.
	Satellite Tracking of Animals Site explains how scientists track a variety of animals.

More Sea Turtles Research Links

	NOAA Helps return 14 Sea Turtles to the Wild Release and tracking of sea turtles.
	Sea Turtle Circular Comparison Chart World wide distribution, population information and species outlines.

More Seals Research Links

Marine Mammal Protection Act
Summary of the law protecting marine mammals.

More Sooty Shearwater Research Links

	ARKive - Images of Life on Earth - Sooty Shearwater Information about Sooty Shearwater including range, habitat, and more.
	ARKive -- Sooty Shearwater Photos of Sooty Shearwater, both in flight and sitting on the sea surface. Two videos, one with calls of the S. Shearwater
	Audubon Society -- Sooty Shearwaters Good fact sheet with Sooty photo.
	Birdlife International - Sooty Shearwater Factsheet focuses on range and population, ecology, threats and conservation.
	Cornell Lab - Bird Migration Record (Sooty Shearwater) Map showing migratory patterns of a breeding pair from their south Pacific colony to the north Pacific feeding ground.
	Monterey Seabirds -- Shearwaters Photos of different varieties of shearwaters.
	New England Sea Birds Great Sooty Shearwater photos and identification information.
	Ocean Wanderers Detailed information may be difficult, but includes nice photos.
	Sooty Identification Tips Easy to read information, tells how to distinguish the sooty from other birds.
	Suite 101-- Sooty Shearwater This article includes distribution and behavior of the sooty shearwater.
	Titi Birds In New Zealand, the Sooty Shearwater is also known as the Titi bird. Use this site for helpful life history information about the birds.
	US Geological Survey -- Sooty Shearwaters Tips for differentiating Sootys from gulls and other shearwaters.

More Southern Elephant Seal Research Links

	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Southern Elephant Seal Fact sheet, range, ecosystem roles, economic importance and conservation status.
	OceanFootage -- Southern Elephant Seal Video clips of Southern Elephant seal

More Steller Sea Lion Research Links

	NOAA Sea Lion Site Excellent site about the sea lions includes background and current research underway.
	San Diego Zoo - Sea Lion Across the Pacific Ocean, sea lions are featured in this informative site.

More Steller's Eider Research Links

Recovery Plan
The species recovery plan is good for student research.

More Tiger Shark Research Links

	ARKive --Tiger Shark Covers range, biology, status, conservation and has photos.
	ARKive --Tiger Shark Photes, covers range, biology, status, and conservation.
	Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
	Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
	Marinebio -- Tiger Shark Description with Video
	Marinebio --Tiger Shark Description with Video
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
	Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
	Predators as Prey: Why Heathly Oceans Need Sharks Article about sharks, why healthy oceans need sharks, color illustrations and charts.
	Predators as Prey: Why Heathly Oceans Need Sharks Article about sharks, why healthy oceans need sharks, color illustrations and charts.
	Shark Bay World Heritage Area Fact sheet with distribution map.
	Shark Bay World Heritage Area Fact sheet with distribution map.
	Shark Info -- Tiger Shark Fact sheet, chewing mechanism, teeth anatomy, Tiger Shark in Hawaiian Mythology
	Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii Description of tracking program with photos.
	Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii Description of tracking program with photos.

More Tools Research Links

	ARGOS Satellite Tracking -How Does it Work? ARGOS Satellite System is illustrated and described to show how the animal transmits its radio signal
	Global Topography and Bathymetry View a topography or bathymetry map for anywhere in the world. From the pull-down menu, choose a center, and see land and/or oceanic relief.
	Google Image Search Use this search engine to help you find pictures for your wall display!
	How Far Is It? Use this calculator to find the distance between two points. Type in either city names or latitude and longitude points, and let the computer do the math.
	Make Maps with a Latitude/Longitude with MapBlast! Go Register, and under 'Maps/Advanced Search’, Enter latitude/longitude
	Mapquest.com Click Maps, then Latitude/Longitude (in blue) to enter
	Topozone.com I Enter a place name, see a topographic map.
	USGS Patuxent Bird Identification Infocenter Simple background information is provided he for many species

More Walrus Research Links

Busch Gardens Walrus Info
Information on all aspects of the Walrus lifecycle including the average lifespan.

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