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Marine Life

Marine life is most synonymous with marine biology, which by definition is "The study of plant and animal life in the world's oceans, rivers and lakes." The marine life category focuses on both the flora and fauna of freshwater and saltwater ecosystems alike that would be of interest to kids.

Sites in Marine Life

Salt Water Animals
Basic information and sketches of a few of the animals that inhabit oceans.

Echinoderms
Learn what a starfish eats, where a brittle star lives, and what a sea cucumber is. Also includes photographs and illustrations of echinoderms.

Learn A Little About Marine Life
Find out a little about a variety of marine creatures and organizations that serve to protect these creatures' homes.

Oceans Alive
Helps youth of all ages appreciate universal marine biodiversity through regular features such as cool wet facts, sea rangers, and a 'jewels of the sea section'.

WhaleTimes SeaBed
General information on today's marine animals of interest, including whales, seals, and sharks. Features whale puzzlers, tales, and books for kids.

Records for Marine Animals
Find out about the biggest, smallest, fastest, and deepest creatures ever encountered by man.

Aquatic Safari
Fun facts and beautiful images introduce some of the lesser-known creatures of the deep. From SeaWorld.

Ocean Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com
Printable fact sheets and coloring pages about a variety of ocean animals.

Northeast Fisheries Science Center Fish FAQ
Interesting facts and answers to common questions about fish, shellfish, crabs, lobsters, cetaceans, and turtles.

Shark Friends
Facts and photos about sharks and other ocean animals.

Sea Life Savers
An overview of various endangered sea life. Written by three students.

The Octopus News Magazine Online (TONMO)
Online community and news magazine about octopuses, squids, and other cephalopods. Offers fact sheets, TV programming, photos, and links.

Aquascope
Offers facts, inspiration, and opportunities for collaboration to learn about sea creatures. The sea creatures are organized by environment: sandy beach, cliffs and rocky beaches, and open ocean.

SharkyJones
Join "SharkyJones" as he takes you into the natural world of sharks and the sea. Includes cartoons, games, quizzes, stories, science background information. Sorted into sections by difficulty level.

Kids' Cruise
Pictures and descriptions of marine life in the marshes surrounding Savannah, GA.

Marine Life
Thinkquest site with information on jellyfish life cycles, sea layers, coral reefs, sharks, tropical fish, and careers.

Planet Ocean
Investigate the ocean, blue whales, barracuda, and tube worms. From Discovery.

Fishy Creatures
Eighth-grade students tell about cnidarians , sponges, and marine mammals.

MarLIN Sealife Heritage Rockpool
Includes species information for seashore and underwater life, marine life topics, interactive tours, sightings, and events.

Cool Kids Fishin'
Covers crustaceans, fish, and shellfish. Includes food chain, parts, stories, and types.