Research Links

In this Section:

Land Species

Marine Species

Sea Surface Temperature

These are links to other websites to help students with their research. Click here if you are looking for the Maps and Data.

Quick Map Search from National Geographic
Type in a location and get a huge list of maps you can zoom in on.

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.

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.
	Arkive Shows the World’s 2nd Largest Fish Description of the shark and its health in our seas.
	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.
	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
	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.

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
	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

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.

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Research Links

Marine Species Research Links

Adelie Penguin

Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna

Basking Shark

Black Footed Albatross

Bottlenose Dolphin

Common Dolphin

False Killer Whale

Flatback Turtle

Geography

Glaucous Gull

Gray Seal

Gray Whale

Greater Shearwater

Green Turtle

Harbor Porpoise

Harbor Seal

Harp Seal

Hawaiian Monk Seals

Hawksbill Turtle

Hooded Seal

Humpback Whale

Leatherback Turtles

Lesser Scaup

Loggerhead Turtles

Marine Sanctuaries

Northern Elephant Seal

Olive Ridley Turtle

Pink-footed Shearwater

Polar Bear

Right Whale

Ringed Seal

Satellite Tracking Links

Sea Turtles

Seals

Sooty Shearwater

Southern Elephant Seal

Steller Sea Lion

Steller's Eider

Tiger Shark

Tools

Walrus