Marine Species Imagery/Resources:

Adelie Penguin

• Antarctic Connection
  Fact sheets for all penguins and daily news updates on Antarctica.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Ask-a-Researcher -- Penguins
  Real questions from students tell us everything about penguins.
  
  
• Penguin Video
  Online video of penguins
  
  
• Busch Gardens Penguin Info
  Overview of all penguin species. Physical characteristics section highlights coloration differences between species with photos.
  
  

Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna

• TOPP - Blue Fin Tuna
  Information and a map of Blue Fin Tuna on the TOPP (Tagging of Pacific Predators) website.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna
  Fact sheet includes mating systems, lifespan/longevity and conservation status.
  
  
• ARKive -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna
  Covers status, threats, and conservation. Photos of fish and their domestic ocean farming.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Florida Museum of Natural History -- Blue Fin Tuna
  Basic biology, photos of spawning and juvenile fish. World distribution map.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Sciencene-- Mingling of East and West Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna
  Article on bi-coastal distribution, intermingling, commercial management.
  
  
• PNSA -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna
  Article explaining the tracking device technology used on the tuna.
  
  
• WWF -- Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna
  Article on collapse of tuna populations with video and tuna sounds.
  
  

Black Footed Albatross

• 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.
  
  
• ARKive -- Black-footed Albatross Videos
  Videos and photos, fact sheet, and conservation status.
  
  
• Albatross -- Video
  YouTube site of mating dance.
  
  
• Black-footed Albatross -- Endangered list
  Article on endangered species status and photos.
  
  
• Whatbird - Black-footed Albatross -- Drawings
  Fact sheet and Audubon type illustrations and drawings.
  
  
• Natureworks
  Kid-Friendly site with plenty of Albatross info for species experts.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Audubon -- Black Footed Albatross
  Great conservation and life history information on the Black Footed Albatross
  
  
• Seattle Bird Web
  Use this site for good information and photos for species experts.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Ocean Wanderers
  Learn about different kinds of Albatrosses.
  
  
• Birdlife International - Black Footed Albatross
  Factsheet focusing on population estimates and trends, range and threats, and current conservation measures.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Cornell Lab - All About Birds -- Black Footed Albatross
  Description, Life history and range map
  
  

Bottlenose Dolphin

• Defenders of Wildlife - Bottle Nose Dolphin
  Description, diet, population, range, behavior, threats and status.
  
  
• National Geographic for Kids -- Bottlenose Dolphin
  Facts & Photos, video & Sound, Range map. Defines and discusses echolocation.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Bottlenose Dolphin
  Fast facts, profile, photo and range map.
  
  
• American Cetacean Society -- Bottle Nose Dolphin
  Great fact sheet including description, maps, conservation status and more.
  
  
• Marinebio -- Bottle Nose Dolphin
  Visit the photo gallery and read detailed information about the Bottlenose Dolphin at this site.
  
  

Common Dolphin

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

False Killer Whale

• 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.
  
  
• ARKive -- False Killer Whale
  Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the false killer whale.
  
  
• NOAA - False Killer Whale
  Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats.
  
  
• Marinebio -- False Killer Whale
  Description and behavior with a good illustration.
  
  
• YouTube video -- False Killer Whale
  Video showing a group of False Killer Whales approaching a boat.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Discovery of Sound in the Sea -- False Killer Whale
  Head profile and open mouth photos, description and audio recording.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Dolphins and More -- False Killer Whale
  A detailed list and illustrations of the 32 different types of dolphins.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- False Killer Whale
  Basic Facts with a discussion of behavior, communication and perception (echolocation).
  
  

Flatback Turtle

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

Geography

• 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!
  
  
• 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!
  
  

Glaucous Gull

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

Gray Seal

• NOAA - Gray Seal
  Links to other websites, including OBIS (Ocean Biogeographic Information System).
  
  
• Smithsonian Museum of Natural History - Gray Seal
  Basic fact sheet, distribution map, length, weight, photos.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology - Animal Diversity Web - University of Michigan -- Gray Seal
  Fact sheet, economic importance, and conservation status.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Gray Whale

• 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
  
  
• Defenders of Wildlife - Whales
  Good, user-friendly whale information.
  
  
• NOAA-- Gray Whale
  Excellent Gray Whale photos as well as useful information for species experts.
  
  
• Alaska Sea Grant -- Gray Whale
  Nice pictures and helpful Gray Whale information.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology--Animal Diversity Web--University of Michigan--Gray Whale
  Good site for general information about the Gray Whale.
  
  
• ARKive--Gray Whale
  Gray Whale photos and videos.
  
  

Greater Shearwater

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

Green Turtle

• 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 Helps return 14 Sea Turtles to the Wild
  Release and tracking of sea turtles.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• NOAA - Green Sea Turtle with photos
  Species description and links to recovery plans from the Federal Registry.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Caribbean Conservation Corporation -- Green Sea Turtles
  Teacher resources, coloring pages, online newsletter for kids.
  
  

Harbor Porpoise

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

Harbor Seal

• Point Reyes National Seashore -- Harbor Seal
  National Park Service fact sheet with discussion about seal haul outs.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Harbor Seal
  Fact sheet and photo gallery.
  
  
• Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission
  Native Alaskan programs for conservation and preservation of Harbor Seal.
  
  
• Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies -- ID of Harbor, Gray, Harp, Hooded and Ringed Seals
  Male and female differences. Drawings and photos of seal heads.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Alaska SeaLife Center -- Harbor Seal
  Photo gallery, scientific and environmental research, causes of decline.
  
  
• Pinnipeds.org -- Harbor Seal
  Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
  
  
• Alaska Dept of Fish and Game-- Harbor Seal
  Plenty of harbor seal information for species experts.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Harp Seal

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

Hawaiian Monk Seals

• Pinnipeds.org -- Hawaiian Monk Seal
  Covers distribution, status and lifestyle. Great photos.
  
  
• Midway Atoll -- Hawaiian Monk Seal
  Fact sheet with links to other animals on Midway.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Hawaiian Monk Seal
  Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
  
  
• Defenders of Wildlife - Hawaiian Monk Seal
  Species fact sheet
  
  
• International Fund for Animal Welfare - Hawaiian Monk Seal
  Information on life cycle, threats, and conservation of Hawaiian Monk Seals.
  
  
• Earthtrust - Hawaiian Monk Seals
  Biology and natural history plus factors affecting populations.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Aloha Hawaii-- Monk Seal
  Good information about Hawaii's native seal.
  
  

Hawksbill Turtle

• 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
  
  

Hooded Seal

• 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."
  
  
• Hooded Seal Basics
  basic information on hooded seals + images from sea walks.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Humpback Whale

• 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.
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• NOAA -- Humpback Whale
  Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats
  
  
• American Cetacean Society -- Humpback Whale
  Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Humpback Whale
  Photos and mulitmedia audio, fact sheet.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Leatherback Turtles

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

Lesser Scaup

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

Loggerhead Turtles

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Marine Sanctuaries

• 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.
  
  

Northern Elephant Seal

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

Olive Ridley Turtle

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

Pink-footed Shearwater

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

Polar Bear

• 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.
  
  
• 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).
  
  
• NOAA -- Arctic Theme Page -- Polar Bear
  Discussion of how climate change is affecting Polar Bear populations.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Crittercam and Wildcam
  Live cam from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and info on polar bear behavior
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Polar Bear International
  Everything you need to know about the Polar Bear. Check out the web cam!
  
  
• Defenders of Wildlife - Polar Bear
  Includes detailed facts about the Polar Bear.
  
  
• World Wildlife Fund
  Great site including information on habitat, diet, and threats to the species.
  
  
• PBS
  Find information on habitat, description, and behavior here.
  
  

Right Whale

• Right Whale Tagging Program (NOAA)
  The government: NOAA [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] has high interest in monitoring Right Whales.
  
  
• Right Whale Status Information
  Learn about right whale population numbers and endangered species status.
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• Whalenet - Right Whale Resource
  Comprehensive location for observation based organizations and professional resources
  
  
• Center for Coastal Studies Research -- Right Whale
  Some data on our maps comes from the good work these folks do.
  
  
• Right Whale Basics
  All of the basics on right whales. A good starting point for species experts.
  
  
• ARKive -- North Pacific Right Whale
  Description, range and habitat, biology, threats and conservation of the whales.
  
  
• NOAA -- North Pacific Right Whale
  Covers physiology/description, habitat, distribution, population trends and threats
  
  
• 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)
  
  
• American Cetacean Society -- North Pacific Right Whale
  Physical description, color, fins and flukes, range map and status.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Right Whale
  Photos and multimedia audio, fact sheet.
  
  

Ringed Seal

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

Satellite Tracking 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.
  
  

Sea Turtles

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

Seals

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

Sooty Shearwater

• Sooty Identification Tips
  Easy to read information, tells how to distinguish the sooty from other birds.
  
  
• New England Sea Birds
  Great Sooty Shearwater photos and identification information.
  
  
• Ocean Wanderers
  Detailed information may be difficult, but includes nice photos.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Monterey Seabirds -- Shearwaters
  Photos of different varieties of shearwaters.
  
  
• Audubon Society -- Sooty Shearwaters
  Good fact sheet with Sooty photo.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• ARKive - Images of Life on Earth - Sooty Shearwater
  Information about Sooty Shearwater including range, habitat, and more.
  
  
• Birdlife International - Sooty Shearwater
  Factsheet focuses on range and population, ecology, threats and conservation.
  
  

Southern Elephant Seal

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

Steller Sea Lion

• 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.
  
  

Steller's Eider

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

Tiger Shark

• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark
  Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
  
  
• Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii
  Description of tracking program with photos.
  
  
• Marinebio --Tiger Shark
  Description with Video
  
  
• Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark
  Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
  
  
• Shark Info -- Tiger Shark
  Fact sheet, chewing mechanism, teeth anatomy, Tiger Shark in Hawaiian Mythology
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• ARKive --Tiger Shark
  Covers range, biology, status, conservation and has photos.
  
  
• ARKive --Tiger Shark
  Photes, covers range, biology, status, and conservation.
  
  
• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Tiger Shark
  Physical description, feeding habits, reproduction, and photos.
  
  
• Tiger Shark Research Program in Hawaii
  Description of tracking program with photos.
  
  
• Marinebio -- Tiger Shark
  Description with Video
  
  
• Howstuffworks? -- Tiger Shark
  Anatomy, habits, predators and shark image gallery.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Tools

• USGS Patuxent Bird Identification Infocenter
  Simple background information is provided he for many species
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• Topozone.com I
  Enter a place name, see a topographic map.
  
  
• Mapquest.com
  Click Maps, then Latitude/Longitude (in blue) to enter
  
  
• Google Image Search
  Use this search engine to help you find pictures for your wall display!
  
  

Walrus

• Museum of Zoology -- Animal Diversity Web -- University of Michigan -- Walrus
  Fact sheet, photos, and cross-section of the walrus skull.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Walruses
  Fact sheet, audio recordings, photo gallery and video gallery.
  
  
• NOAA -- Walrus
  Huge collection of color photos.
  
  
• Busch Gardens Walrus Info
  Information on all aspects of the Walrus lifecycle including the average lifespan.