Marine Species Imagery/Resources:

Adelie Penguin

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Basking Shark

• MARINEBIO-Sharing the Wonders of the Ocean
  Comprehensive fact sheet with range maps.
  
  
• Shark Trust’s Basking Shark Project
  Shark diet and exciting science of the basking shark.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Black Footed Albatross

• Birdlife International - Black Footed Albatross
  Factsheet focusing on population estimates and trends, range and threats, and current conservation measures.
  
  
• Cornell Lab - All About Birds -- Black Footed Albatross
  Description, Life history and range map
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Natureworks
  Kid-Friendly site with plenty of Albatross info for species experts.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Bottlenose Dolphin

• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Common Dolphin

• Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust - Common Dolphin
  Detailed physical description, habitat, distribution, behavior food and conservation status.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• MarineBio - Common Dolphin
  Common dolphin photo gallery and fact sheet on behavior.
  
  
• Common Dolphins -- Audio Recording
  Sounds of common dolphins
  
  

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.
  
  
• Dolphin Project - 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).
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Flatback Turtle

• Sea Turtle Outlines
  A brief summary of each of the eight species of Sea Turtle.
  
  
• Sea Turtle Conservancy - Flatback Sea Turtle
  Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle.
  
  
• MarineBio - Flatback Sea Turtles
  Fact sheet about the Flatback Turtle.
  
  
• SEE Turtles - Flatback 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 Photo Gallery
  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.
  
  
• 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 -- Gray Seal
  Fact sheet, economic importance, and conservation status.
  
  
• Pinnipeds.org -- Gray Seal
  History and status of seals, lifestyle, statistics, and birth information.
  
  

Gray Whale

• Museum of Zoology--Animal Diversity Web--University of Michigan--Gray Whale
  Good site for general information about the Gray Whale.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Greater Shearwater

• Birdweb.org--Greater Shearwater
  Greater Shearwater photos.
  
  
• Audubon - 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

• 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.
  
  
• Discovery of Sound in the Sea - Harbor Porpoise
  Photos and multimedia with audio.
  
  
• YouTube video -- Harbor Porpoise
  Video of porpoise breathing at the surface.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Sea World Harbor Seal Info
  Information on every aspect of lifecycle plus conservation and reading references for kids.
  
  

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).
  
  
• Government of Canada - Harp Seal
  Fact sheet, size, physical features and line drawings.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Aloha Hawaii-- Monk Seal
  Good information about Hawaii's native seal.
  
  
• 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.
  
  

Hawksbill Turtle

• 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.
  
  

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.
  
  

Northern Elephant Seal

• 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.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Northern and Southern Elephant Seal
  Dicussion of both Northern and Southern Elephant Seals.
  
  

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.
  
  
• Sea Turtle Conservancy - Olive Ridley Turtle
  Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.
  
  
• MarineBio - Olive Ridley Turtle
  Fact sheet about the Olive Ridley Turtle.
  
  

Pink-footed Shearwater

• BirdWeb - Pink-footed Shearwater
  Fact sheet including range maps for 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.
  
  

Polar Bear

• NOAA -- Arctic Theme Page -- Polar Bear
  Discussion of how climate change is affecting Polar Bear populations.
  
  
• Youtube - 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.
  
  
• Sea World Polar Bear Info
  Information on all aspects of Polar Bear Lifecycle including longevity and causes of death. Also covers conservation status and research.
  
  
• National Geographic -- Crittercam and Wildcam
  Live cam from Churchill, Manitoba, Canada and info on polar bear behavior
  
  
• 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 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.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• 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

• 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.
  
  
• How Satellite Tagging Works
  Sea mammal tags - improving understanding of our oceans, climate change, and sea mammal behavior
  
  

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.
  
  
• All About Birds - Sooty Shearwater
  Great Sooty Shearwater photos and identification information.
  
  
• 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.
  
  
• Monterey Seabirds -- Shearwaters
  Photos of different varieties of shearwaters.
  
  
• Audubon Society -- Sooty Shearwaters
  Good fact sheet with Sooty photo.
  
  
• Birdlife International - Sooty Shearwater
  Factsheet focuses on range and population, ecology, threats and conservation.
  
  

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.
  
  
• OceanFootage -- Southern Elephant Seal
  Video clips of Southern Elephant seal
  
  

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.
  
  
• 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
  
  
• 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!
  
  
• ARGOS Satellite Tracking -How Does it Work?
  ARGOS Satellite System is illustrated and described to show how the animal transmits its radio signal
  
  

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.
  
  
• WWF - 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.
  
  
• Sea World Walrus Info
  Information on all aspects of the Walrus lifecycle including the average lifespan.