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Oceans and Seas
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Marine Ecosystems
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- information on oceans, coral reefs, how currents work, and what happens where oceans and seas meet land. Discover marine creatures from the tiny zooxanthellae that make the coral reefs home to the giant mammals of the vast seas!
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Shorelines
- Shorelines are where oceans and seas meet land. The change is abrupt and sudden. The plants and animals that call this transition zone home have interesting adaptations.
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Emperor Penguin
- Emperor penguins, largest of the penguin family, endure the worst breeding conditions of any bird. These penguins never actually come to land but gather in huge colonies on the pack ice of the antarctic seas.
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Where are Coral Reefs Located?
- Coral reefs are located in tropical oceans near the equator. This website tells all of the interesting information about where to find coral reefs.
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The Voyages of the Barque Picton Castle
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- Tall ships. Sailing cruises on the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian and Caribbean Oceans. The Picton Castle sailors are experienced seamen and members of American Sail Training Association - ASTA. Sail the open seas in our barque from Asia to Australia to Bermu...
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Lesson Plans for Australian Animals - Grades 4-12
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- When it comes to animals, Australia is unique. For example, it is the only continent on Earth that naturally has all three subclasses of mammals: placental, marsupial, and monotremes. Surrounded by seas and oceans, the animals on this continent are isolat...
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Through Mighty Seas
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- Maritime History of the Furness region in Cumbria, NW England. Mainly 19th Century schooners and sailing ships. Photographs and archive sources.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- No one knows for sure. There are several theories as to why the ocean is usually blue. Some scientists believe that when sunlight hits seawater, part of the white light is absorbed and part is reflected. White light is composed of various shades (all the...
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The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
- The Atlantic & Pacific oceans differ in some important respects. Though both are very large, the Pacific is twice as big. The Pacific is also deeper and becomes deeper closer to shore. Study these two illustrations to learn more
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