Marine Biology Relevant Links
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Errata for the First Printing of this book. (Updated 3-30-06) You need the Acrobat Reader to view this. Careers in Marine Science This website has many links to information on careers in the marine sciences as well as places to study the marine sciences. Oceanwide images This website contains some of the most incredible underwater photos you will ever see. Many of the photos for the text were licensed from this site. The owner is a strong creationist and is very supportive of creationist materials. Ocean photography by John Petrak This website has some incredible marine photos. In addition, you can download free images to make marine wallpaper for your computer. |
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| Extra Help for Module #1 Layers of the Earth This website contains a review of the layers of the earth with lots of extra information not covered in the book. Plate Tectonics If you are having trouble understanding plate tectonics, you can learn more here. It has a history of the theory and a detailed discussion of how it is supposed to work, along with good animations. The website presents the theory in a old earth framework, but you can learn about a better, young-earth model in the "interesting links" section below. Plate Tectonics Animations This website has good animations of how plates might move relative to one another. They use slightly different terms from us. The top left animation shows a shear boundary; the top right shows subduction; and the bottom two show seafloor spreading. Ocean Water Density Calculator If you want to get a feel for how much temperature and salinity affect the density of ocean water, you might go here. This website has a calculator in which you enter the salinity and temperature, and it calculates the density of the water. Coriolis Effect Animations The animations on this site might help you better understand the Coriolis effect. Seawater Motion This website has a good discussion of global wind patterns, gyres, and the tides. The figures are very helpful. Interesting Links Related to Module #1 Plate Tectonics in a Young Earth This is a discussion of plate tectonics in a young-earth framework. Catastrophic Plate Tectonics This is a technical discussion of a young-earth view of plate tectonics. Rapid Magnetic Field Reversals This is a discussion of the data indicating that magnetic reversals have happened rapidly. It demonstrates the problems that old-earth scientists have with these data. It also indicates that such rapid reversals were predicted by young-earth creationists before these data were discovered. The Earth's Magnetic Field This is a general discussion of the earth's magnetic field, emphasizing that the young-earth model is superior to the old earth models that exist. The Salinity of the Ocean and the Age of the Earth This article shows how the salinity of ocean water indicates a young earth. Ocean Water and Evolution This article is a detailed refutation of the idea that the similarity between ocean water salinity and body fluid salinity is evidence for evolution. What the Coriolis Effect DOES NOT do This article has a detailed refutation of the common myth that the Coriolis effect is responsible for the way that water drains out of a basin or toilet. NASA photo of a gyre This website has a nice photo showing visual evidence of a gyre. Advanced Topics Related to Module #1 Ocean Currents This article discusses ocean currents in more depth. It also includes subsurface currents, which the book doesn't discuss. Ocean Tides This article discusses ocean tides in more depth, making the distinction between diurnal, semidiurnal, and mixed tides. |
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Extra Help for Module #2 A Review of Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids This is an excerpt from our first-year biology course so that you can review the major molecules in biochemistry. You need the Acrobat Reader to view this Photosynthesis Basics This website has a good discussion of photosynthesis. Diffusion and Osmosis 1 This website has a good review (including animations) of diffusion and osmosis. Diffusion and Osmosis 2 This website has a more detailed review of diffusion and osmosis. Levels of Organization This website has a pictorial view of the levels of organization in biology. Mitosis This website has a good review of mitosis, including an animation. Meiosis This website has a good review of meiosis, including an animation. Mitosis pictures This website has a good review of mitosis, including photographs. Meiosis Pictures This website has pictures of the stages of meiosis. Interesting Links Related to Module #2 Osmosis During the Flood How did marine creatures deal with salinity changes caused by the worldwide Flood? This article explores several possibilities. Sexual Reproduction and Evolution This is a good article on the problems that sexual reproduction presents to the hypothesis of evolution. A Tree or an Orchard? This article is about natural selection, but it has an excellent discussion of how biological classification does not show a "tree of life" as predicted by evolution, but an "orchard of life" as predicted by creation. Baraminology This is a detailed article about a new kind of classification proposed by creationists. It is based on defining what God meant in the book of Genesis when He said that two of each kind of creature was taken on the ark. Advanced Topics Related to Module #2 Photosynthesis and Respiration Details This website has very technical, deep discussions of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Osmotic pressure When solute concentrations are not equal and the separation is semipermeable, osmosis creates a pressure called 'osmotic pressure.' This website tells you how to calculate the osmotic pressure in a situation. |
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Extra Help for Module #3 Chemosynthesis An explanation of chemosynthesis Diatoms and their reproduction This is a general discussion of diatoms that includes their modes of reproduction. Dinoflagellates This is a general discussion of dinoflagellates, including pictures. Meroplankton Pictures and a discussion of meroplankton Holoplankton Pictures and a discussion of holoplankton Foraminiferans and Radiolarians Pictures and a discussion of foraminiferans and radiolarians. Algae and reproduction This website discusses the different kinds of algae and their reproduction. Seagrasses This website discusses seagrasses. Interesting Links Related to Module #3 Cyanobacteria videos and images A collection of videos and images of cyanobacteria Chemosynthesis This short discussion explains why chemosynthesis is an important part of life on earth. Marine Diatoms A collection of marine diatom photos More Diatoms More diatom photos Turning Diatoms Into Nanodevices This article discusses a technique that uses diatom frustules to make tiny technological devices. Foraminiferan and Radiolarian Images Several pictures of foraminiferans and radiolarians. Glowing Dinoflagellates This website discusses dinoflagellates that are bioluminescent. It even tells you where you can order some to grow at home. Pictures of Tintinnids This website has some great pictures of tintinnids. Multicellular Algae Photos This website has some great pictures of red, green, and brown algae. Mangrove Trees This website has a good discussion of mangroves. There are also links to pictures. Advanced Topic Related to Module #3 Kelp Forests This website contains a lot of information on the varieties of kelp and kelp forests in creation. |
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Extra Help for Module #4 Phylum Porifera This website discusses sponges. You can also click on the tabs to get pictures and to view anatomy drawings of specific specimens. More on Sponges This website discusses the anatomy and physiology of sponges. It also goes through some classes of sponges. There are excellent microscopic pictures of spicules and tissue. Cnidarians This is an overview of phylum Cnidaria. Cnidarian Anatomy and Reproduction In addition to a general discussion of cnidarian biology, there are many excellent pictures at the bottom of the page. Phylum Ctenophora This discussion of comb jellies is a little more detailed than the book but quite good. Phylum Platyhelminthes This is a general discussion of the phylum with links to pictures and discussions of each class. Phylum Nemertea This is a general discussion of the phylum with pictures. Football Jersey Worm This shows you a specific member of phylum Nemertea. Phylum Nematoda This is a discussion of nematodes. Phylum Annelida This is a discussion of segmented worms. You can click on "pictures" to get some pictures and "specimens" to get some anatomy drawings. Phylum Bryozoa This website has a discussion and pictures of these interesting lophophorates. Phylum Phoronida This website has a discussion and pictures of these interesting lophophorates. Interesting Links Related to Module #4 The incredible engineering in glass sponges. A team of biologists has studied sponges from genus Euplectella and have noticed how the sponges engineer their glass spicules to be VERY strong, despite the weakness of the glass itself. One of the scientists says, "This creature's skeleton is a textbook lesson in mechanical engineering, offering valuable knowledge that could lead to new concepts in materials science and engineering design." Despite the remarkable design, they all conclude that evolution is the cause! It is amazing how blind some people can be. Fantastic fibre-optics-sponge's super spicules This article discusses how the spicules of a specific sponge are better fibre optics than anything humans can design. Sponges in Antarctica This website has several pictures of unusual sponges from Antarctica. You can click on the picture to learn more about each sponge. Pictures of cnidarians and cnidarian structures This page has links to microscopic images of cnidarian structures like nematocysts as well as members of each class. Jellyfish This article discusses the remarkable predatory abilities of the jellyfish. Jellyfish Fossils This article discusses a find of many jellyfish fossils that point to an enormous flood. Coral: animal, vegetable and mineral An interesting article about coral and how they live. There is a great picture of coral growing on a shoe at the bottom of the page. God's Amazing Glue An interesting article about 'superglue' made by a flatworm. Nematode Video This is microscopic video of a fresh water nematode. Nematode Pictures This website has electron microscope images of nematodes. Lamp Shell Photos This website has pictures of these interesting lophophorates. Advanced Topics Related to Module #4 Illustrated Glossary of Sea Anemone Anatomy This website is has a detailed discussion of sea anemone anatomy, which is fascinating. Once you get done with the front page, click on the links at the bottom to see labeled drawings and photos that really help you understand these interesting creatures on a much deeper level. Corals This website is has a detailed discussion of coral anatomy and physiology with lots of good pictures. It also discusses the mutualistic relationship between corals and zooxanthellae. Nematodes This website is has a detailed discussion of nematodes. If you click on "nematode basics," you will get a detailed view of their anatomy, and if you click on "worm maps," you will get images that you can click on to magnify certain regions. |
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Extra Help for Module #5 Phylum Mollusca This website is has pictures of many mollusks as well as some anatomy drawings. Overview of Phylum Mollusca This website discusses the individual classes of mollusks. Some passing references to evolution, but nothing major. Class Gastropoda This website has a discussion and pictures of gastropods. Class Bivalvia This website has a discussion and pictures of bivalves. There are some passing references to evolution, but nothing major. Clam Dissection This website has pictures and sketches of a clam dissection. Click on the titles on the left to see the pictures or drawings on the right. Class Cephalopoda This website has a discussion and pictures of cephalopods. There are some passing references to evolution, but nothing major. Phylum Arthropoda This website has a discussion and pictures of arthropods. Phylum Echinodermata This website has a discussion and pictures of echinoderms. There are some passing references to evolution, but nothing major. Sea Star Dissection This website has pictures from a sea star dissection. Just click on "next slide" at the bottom to go through the pictures. They are described on the left. Interesting Links Related to Module #5 Fascinating Cuttlefish This article points out some of the incredible design we see in the cuttlefish. Who Invented Jet Propulsion This article points out that the cephalapods used jet propulsion long before humans did. Giant Oysters at the Top of a Mountain This article discusses how fossil mollusks are hard to reconcile with an ancient earth. There is a nice addendum at the bottom that questions whether or not these are oyster fossils at all. It shows how tough it is to analyze paleontological data. Byssal Threads 1 This website has a picture in which you can see the byssal threads of a mussel and a brief discussion of what they are. Byssal Threads 2 This article has a nice picture of byssal threads and a detailed discussion of how well engineered they are. Cephalopod Videos This database has more than 100 videos of cephalopods. Just tell it to search for "all," and you will get pictures that represent each video. Creation's Crustaceans A good article on the crustaceans in creation. A Few Facts from Under the Rocks A good article on different crustaceans. Octopus Suckers: Glowing in the Dark An excellent article on bioluminescence in some cephalopods. Clever Hermit Crabs An interesting article on hermit crabs. Sea Lillies and Starfish An interesting article about enchinoderms. Great Galloping Crinoids: Lilylike sea animal takes a brisk walk This article talks about a video that demonstrates sea lillies can actually walk along the ocean floor at a fairly fast pace. There is even a link so that you can see the video for yourself. There is some evolutionary content in this article. Advanced Topics Related to Module #5 Class Gastropoda This is an overview of class gastropoda with more information that what is given in the book. Giant Squids This is a detailed look at giant squids. Very interesting with excellent illustrations. Chitons This is a detailed look at chitons. Click on "anatomy" to see the details of their anatomy and "eyes" to learn about their eyes. Lobster Eyes An in-depth look at lobster eyes. Tunicates An in-depth look at tunicates. There are excellent pictures of the larva stage here. |
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Extra Help for Module #6 Lampreys An brief discussion of lampreys. Hagfish A brief discussion of hagfish, including good pictures. The bottom picture shows the slime that a hagfish produces. Pictures of Class Chondrichthyes Several pictures of members of this class. Class Chondrichthyes A discussion of specific members of this class. Questions and Answers about Sharks This question/answer website has some EXCELLENT pictures. Shark Videos This website has good videos of a great sharks. Ampullae of Lorenzini A picture showing you the ampullae of Lorenzini on a shark along with a brief description. Rays A list of facts about rays. Photo of Osteocytes True bone tissue has bone cells called osteocytes. In this photo, the dark ovals are the osteocytes. The arrows point to canaliculi, projections from the cells which allow different osteocytes to communicate with one another. Placoid Scales A good discussion (with pictures) of the scales found in order Chondrichthyes. Cycloid and Ctenoid Scales A good discussion (with pictures) of the main kinds of bony fish scales. Bony Fish Biology A list of the facts related to the biology of bony fishes. There is a good diagram of blood flow in fishes. Shark Dissection Video A bunch of videos showing you a shark dissection. Shark Dissection Pictures Pictures from a shark dissection. Interesting Links Related to Module #6 Hagfish Slime A very interesting article about the uses of hagfish slime. There is also a great movie here. Scroll down to "hagfish movie" and click the link. It takes a while to load. Sharks: Denizens of the Deep A good article about sharks. There is a great picture of a boy standing in a shark's jaw. Sharks and Rays Evolutionary biologists think that sharks and rays are "related." This article shows why there is no reason to think this. Shark Teeth This site has pictures of teeth from many different sharks. Sharkcam You can see live video of Monterey Bay Aquarium's shark tank. The Pacific Salmon An interesting article about the biology of the Pacific Salmon. Running Counter to Evolution A discussion of the countercurrent systems (like that in fish gills) that exist in creation. Advanced Topics Related to Module #6 Sea Lampreys An in-depth look at one species of lamprey eel. The discussion gives both biology facts as well as their interactions and effects on other species. Each link under "Table of Contents" goes to a discussion. Hagfish Slime and the Cytoskeleton A very interesting article on how hagfish slime can be used to determine details of the cell's cytoskeleton. Electric Ray An in-depth look at one species of ray. The Amazing Seahorse An in-depth look at this amazing fish. |
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Extra Help for Module #7 Sea Turtle Species An overview of the 8 different species of sea turtles. Sea Turtles An overview of sea turtles. Marine Iguanas An overview of marine iguanas. Sea Snakes An overview of sea snakes. Gulls An overview of gulls with links to discussions of two particular gulls. Terns An overview of terns. Penguins An overview of penguins. There is a passing reference to evolution, but it is not major. Be sure to look at the pictures tab and the specimens tab. Shearwaters An overview of shearwaters. Albatrosses An overview of albatrosses. Pelicans and Similar Birds An overview of pelicans, cormorants, and gannets. Another passing mention of evolution. Marine Mammals An overview of marine mammals. Echolocation A basic discussion of echolocation. Interesting Links Related to Module #7 Sea Turtles Use Magnetic Fields This is an interesting article on how sea turtles use magnetic fields to learn where they are on the globe. Fossil Sea Turtles An article about how fossil sea turtles show that they haven't changed throughout the fossil record. Turtles An interesting article about turtles in general. Sea turtles are discussed. Photos of Pelicans, Gulls, and Terns A great collection of photos. Arctic Tern This is a short article about the Arctic Tern, which has the longest migration of any bird on earth. Penguin Webcam You can click this link to watch the penguins at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Aviary Webcam You can click this link to watch the shorebirds at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Bay Webcam You can click this link to watch the bay from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. You will usually see marine mammals in this area. Ring Species This interesting article discusses the phenomenon of ring species, and it uses gulls as an example. Bird Migration This interesting article discusses the migratory habits of many birds, including many marine birds. The Cormorant This article discusses how cormorants got to Australia. The World of Whales An interesting article on whales. Spectacular Seals An interesting article on seals. Discovering the Dolphin's Secret An article discussing how dolphins can swim so quickly. Advanced Topics Related to Module #7 Sea Turtle Anatomy This is a well-illustrated, detailed electronic book on sea turtle anatomy. If you want to learn A LOT about sea turtles, download the PDF documents that make up this book. You need the Acrobat Reader to get the book. Echolocation This is a well-illustrated, detailed discussion of echolocation. When you are done with one section, click on the next section's link at the top or bottom of the page. |
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Extra Help for Module #8 Bacterial Population Growth A good discussion of population growth in bacteria. Near the bottom is a good movie showing how quickly a population of E. coli can grow from just two of them. Predator/Prey Relationships A general discussion of how predators and prey interact. Anglerfish A general discussion of anglerfishes. Camouflage in Crocodile Fish This article discusses how crocodile fish and similar fishes use camouflage. Symbiosis in Marine Ecosystems A good overall discussion of marine symbiosis. It discusses specific examples of commensalism, mutualism, and parasitism. It also considers mimicry to be a form of symbiosis. The Marine Food Web A good overall discussion of the food web in marine ecosystems. The Carbon Cycle This website has a nice animation of the carbon cycle from a land plant point of view. The Nitrogen Cycle This website has a nice animation of the nitrogen cycle from a land plant point of view. The orange banana-shaped things are supposed to be bacteria. Envrionmental Zones This website has a nice discussion of the environmental zones. It really has a lot more information than the book, so it also could go in the "advanced topics" section, but I really like the first two drawings, so I wanted to put it here in case you are having trouble visualizing the zones. Interesting Links Related to Module #8 Marine Ecosystems This is an interesting article about marine ecosystems and how they affect the entire world. Great White Shark Feeding on a Seal This video brings the whole idea of predation home. Marine Videos This has more videos, some that involve predation. Anglerfish Photos Several photos of different anglerfishes. Symbiosis and Evolution A discussion of how mutualistic symbiosis is a real problem for macroevolution. Advanced Topics Related to Module #8 What is an Ecosystem? This is a detailed discussion of how an ecosystem is defined. Marine Habitat Study This a report on a U.S. Geological Survey study of the Alaskan marine habitat. When you read a section, click on "what we learned" to see a report on what the study determined. Primary Productivity This is a detailed discussion on primary productivity and how it is measured. Nitrogen Cycle This is a detailed discussion of the nitrogen cycle. |
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Extra Help for Module #9 The Tidepool Page This is a really nice overview of the intertidal zone. The best thing is the "Intertidal Zone Chart." If you click on it, you can then choose a region and look at lists of the creatures that live in that region. Most creatures have links to pictures and descriptions. Exploring the Intertidal Another overview of the intertidal zone. Limpets Feeding A short, narrated video of limpets feeding. The Rocky Shore This is a good discussion of the rocky intertidal. It covers the basics as well as zonation. Intertidal Zonation A really good picture of rocky intertidal zonation. Barnacles This is an excellent site that shows you the different stages in a barnacle's life cycle. Different Intertidal Zones A discussion of the differences between rocky, sandy, and muddy intertidal zones. Interesting Links Related to Module #9 Virtual Tide Pool This is a 3-D virtual tidepool that you can explore at high or low tide. Use your mouse to look around, and click on the pictures to learn about the creatures pictured. Tide Pool Video This is a 10-minute video taken at the Monterey Bay Aquarium tide pool exhibit. East Coast and West Coast Waves Surfers know that the largest waves are found on the west coast of the U.S. This article explains why. Limpet "Herds" Limpets tend to group together. This article reports an experiment that seems to indicate they do this for protection. Periwinkles Learn more about genus Littorina. Advanced Topics Related to Module #9 Limpets A detailed discussion of several different kinds of limpets. How Rip Currents Work This is a discussion of rip currents, which are currents in the intertidal zone. Barnacles Learn a lot more about the anatomy and physiology of barnacles. You can also click on links that discuss several specific barnacles. |
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Extra Help for Module #10 Ice Age Basics A very good article that tells you what science says about the ice age. Exploring Estuaries This website lets you take tours of estuaries and learn more about them. Navigation is kind of odd. When you click on a destination, you then get a page with a graphic and not much text. The graphic has links that you click to get to where you want to go. For example, if you click on "visit an estuary," you then need to click on "Long Island Sound" or "Barataria-Terrebonne Estuarine Complex" in the graphic to actually get to one of those estuaries. Types of Estuaries A good discussion of the different types of estuaries. If you click on the name of each type, you get a more detailed discussion and an animation. Salt Marshes A good discussion of salt marshes with an animation showing water level at different times. Mangrove Forests A good discussion of mangrove forests. Mangrove Forest Photo Essay There are many good photos here, including photos showing prop roots and pneumatophores. Interesting Links Related to Module #10 The Ice Age and the Flood A good article that discusses the ice age and how a Flood model explains it much better than old-earth models. Tackling the Big Freeze An interview with a scientist who is studying the ice age. Sunderbans Tiger Reserve This page describes the world's largest river delta estuary, which is also the world's largest mangrove forest. Although the page is focused on birds, there are links to the other animals found there, as well as some photos of the scenery. Sunderbans National Park A travel site that discusses the world's largest river delta estuary. Advanced Topics Related to Module #10 Estuarian Science This site has a discussion of different types of estuaries. The book classifies them by "geological features," but this website also shows how they can be classified by water circulation. The best aspect of the site is "estuaries of the world" that allows you to click on a world map and see pictures of the esutaries in that area. The advanced topics are mostly in the "water properties" and "biological communities" section. Salt Marshes A more detailed look at salt marshes. Mangrove Forests in Florida A more detailed look at mangrove forests. |
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Extra Help for Module #11 Coral Reefs A general discussion of coral and coral reefs. Red Coralline Algae,/a> A brief discussion of red coralline algae. Soft Corals A discussion of soft corals. Sea Fans A discussion of sea fans. Sea Pens A discussion of sea pens. If you click on the links underneath "Sea Pens" on the menu, you will get more information and more pictures. Reef Types Excellent illustrations of a fringing reef, a barrier reef, and an atoll. Click on the drawings to make them bigger. Atoll Formation This is an animation of atoll formation. Interesting Links Related to Module #11 Coral Reefs and Your Coastal Watershed A discussion of coral reefs, the stresses they face, and what the EPA is doing to try to protect them. Coral Reef Pictures Awesome photos of a coral reef. Coral Reef Tour This is a tour of a reef. You look at different parts of the atoll by clicking different links. How Long Does It Take a Coral Reef to Grow? People who believe in an ancient earth often point to coral reefs as evidence that the earth has been here a long time. However, the science behind coral reefs says something quite different. Coral Anatomy and Physiology This article discusses the anatomy and physiology of soft and stony corals. Atoll Photo A great picture of an atoll. Symbiosis on a Coral Reef This article discusses several different types of symbiosis in coral reefs. Reef Relationships An excellent photo essay on relationships found at a coral reef. Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star Video Several videos of crown-of-thorns sea stars and their predators. Crown-Of-Thorns Sea Star A good article with photos. Advanced Topics Related to Module #11 Coralline Algae An article giving you more information on coralline algae. Coral Reef Communities A detailed look at coral reef communities. Cleaning Symbiosis A detailed look at cleaning symbiosis. There is a passing reference to evolution. |
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Extra Help for Module #12 Continental Shelf Graphic A good graphic showing the coastline, continental shelf, and continental slope. Rotifers A good discussion of rotifers along with amazing images. Nematodes A discussion of nematodes along with some images. Hydra A discussion of hydra along with some images. Eelgrass A photo and facts about eelgrass. Turtle Grass Photos and facts about turtle grass. Kelp Forests A good discussion of kelp forests with lots of pictures. Interesting Links Related to Module #12 Meiofauna Photo Gallery Photographs of many meiofauna. Rotifer Gallery Photographs of many rotifers. Rotifer Videos Several videos of rotifers. They are all freshwater, but they give you an idea of how rotifers behave. More videos can be seen at these links: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/cephalodella/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/collotheca/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/dicranophorus/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/euchlanis/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/lecane/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/mytilina/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/philodina/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/squatinella/index.html http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/moviegallery/pondscum/rotifera/trichocerca/index.html Nematode Videos Videos of nematodes. Hydra Videos Videos of hydra. Nudibranch Videos Videos of nudibranchs. Kelpcam Live video of Monterey Bay Aquarium's kelp forest. Kelp Forest Photos Excellent photos of kelp. Advanced Topics Related to Module #12 Eelgrass Beds A discussion of eelgrass bed communities. Kelp Forests A detailed look at kelp forests. |
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Extra Help for Module #13 Layers of the Ocean A review of the ocean's zones based on depth. Manta Rays A discussion (with pictures) of manta rays. What is Plankton An excellent overview of plankton, with fantastic pictures. It shows you the differences between phytoplankton and zooplankton as as well as the differences between holoplankton and meroplankton. When you click on each small picture, you get a big version of the picture with more information. Cocolithophores A good discussion (with a picture) of cocolithophores. Copepods A brief discussion (with a picture) of copepods. Larvaceans A discussion (with pictures) of larvaceans. Pteropods A discussion (with pictures) of pteropods. The Microbial Loop A discussion (with illustrations) of how the microbial loop helps the food chain. What is El Niņo? A discussion of this weather phenomenon. There is a link to a more technical explanation if you want to try to wade through it. The ENSO A discussion of this weather phenomenon. Interesting Links Related to Module #13 Manta Ray Videos Videos of manta rays. Picoplankton and the Whale An interesting article discussing the challenges of study picoplankton and whales - opposite ends of the size spectrum. Picoplankton Images Several images of picoplankton. Nitrogen-Fixing Nanoplankton An interesting article about new insights into the importance of nanoplankton in the nitrogen cycle. Nanoplankton Images Microscopic images of nanoplankton. Coccolithophore Blooms Cocolithophore blooms can get so big that they can be seen from space! Coccolithophore Images Light microscope images of coccolithophores. Coccolithophore Images Electron microscope images of coccolithophores. There are more images here: http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/ina/CODENET/GuideImages/COcocco/index.htm http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/ina/CODENET/GuideImages/COpleurocs/index.htm http://www.nhm.ac.uk/hosted_sites/ina/CODENET/GuideImages/COhsph/index.htm Copepod Slideshow This website has seven images of copepods in a slideshow. The pictures change automatically, and you can adjust the length of time that a picture stays on the screen. Raising Copepods A nice discussion of how to culture your own freshwater copepods. Copepods and Mosquitoes An interesting article about how copepods can be used to control mosquitoes. Advanced Topics Related to Module #13 Manta Rays An in-depth look at manta rays. Marine Invertebrates in the Plankton An in-depth study of plankton. Be sure to click on the "feeding," "locomotion," "reproduction," and "defense" links under "Plankton Ecology." The links under "Local Invertebrate Groups in the Plankton" have good pictures. Biology of Copepods An in-depth study of copepods. Each link in the center goes to a new discussion. The morphology link is very nice, as are the electron microscope images. There is are a couple of passing references to evolution. Larvaceans An in-depth study of larvaceans with excellent pictures. |
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Extra Help for Module #14 The Mesopelagic Zone An overview of the mesopelagic zone. Image of an Ostracod This excellent electron microscope image of an ostracod shows how its carapace opens. The Bathypelagic Zone An overview of the bathypelagic zone. The Abyssopelagic Zone An overview of the abyssopelagic zone. Deep Sea Issues A good article (with pictures) that describes challenges of the deep sea. Tubular Eyes A good photo of the tubular eyes of a mesopelagic fish from genus Bethalbella. How Bioluminescence Works A good basic explanation of bioluminescence. Deep-Sea Vents A good discussion (with pictures) of deep-sea vents. Giant Tube Worms A good discussion (with pictures) of giant tube worms. Interesting Links Related to Module #14 Octopus Suckers that Glow in the Dark An article about bioluminescence in a specific octopus. Mesopelagic Fish Images There are 31 images of mesopelagic fishes here. Bioluminescence in a Deep-Sea Jelly A good article on how this jelly uses bioluminescence to catch prey. Life on the Seafloor Pictures and videos of seafloor life. Some of it is deep-sea life. Deep-Sea Coral Video Video of deep-sea coral using bioluminescence. Black Smoker Video Video of a black smoker. Hydrothermal Vents with Video A discussion of hydrothermal vents. Click on "Multimedia" at the top, and you can watch both simulations as well as video of hydrothermal vents and the creatures that live there. Hydrothermal Vents Did Not Spawn Life A discussion of experimental results that were touted as "proving" that life started at hydrothermal vents. Advanced Topics Related to Module #14 Ostracods An in-depth look at ostracods. The electron microscope images at the bottom are very nice. Mesopelagic Fishes A detailed discussion of the fishes found in the mesopelagic zone. There is a passing reference to evolution. |
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The map for "Experiment" 15.1 If you want to print out the map you need for the experiment, click on this link and print it. It is best if you print in "landscape" mode, because that will make the map bigger. Extra Help for Module #15 Photo of a Purse Seine A good photo to give you an idea of how a purse seine works. Explanation of Purse Seine Fishing A description (with illustrations) of purse seine fishing. Trawl Nets This article talks about adding structures called "TEDs" to trawl nets to keep them from catching unwanted things. However, at the beginning, there is an illustration and description of how trawl nets are used, and there is a good photo showing a turtle (unwanted) that was caught in a trawl net. Tuna Fishing with Longlines This article describes longline fishing as a means of catching tuna. Gill Net Fishing This website shows you how a gill net is used. In this picture, the gill net is anchored to the shore bottom. Other gill nets hang from the water's surface, as shown in the book. Fisheries Management An article that discusses the history and strategy of managing fisheries to ensure long-term fishing resources. Mariculture A short article on mariculture. Japanese Deep Sea Discovery A short article on the discovery of bacteria that produce anti-inflammatory compounds. This was mentioned in the text. Reverse Osmosis A detailed discussion of reverse osmosis. This goes into more detail than the book, but the first section (everything up to "Low Pressure (Residential) Systems") is a basic review of what you need to know for the course. If you are interested in treating this as an advanced topic, read the whole article. Interesting Links Related to Module #15 Finfish and Shellfish Nutritional Information This website has 6 pages of the major finfish and shellfish. It details the nutritional information per serving of each. AquaSol, Inc. This is the website of an aquaculture company. If you click on "aquaculture,&ot; you will find a good discussion of aquaculture, and there are also links to good discussions of shrimp and talapia farming. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute's Alvin page This is the website of the operators of the deep sea sub Alvin. You can learn about their other submersible vehicles by clicking on the names of the vehicles near the top of the page. The "Frame Grabber" part of the website lets you look at the pictures the sub shot as it cruised. Johnson-Sea-Link (JSL) I and II This is the National Oceanic an Atmospheric Association's website for the Johnson-Sea-Link subs. There are videos of it being deployed, underwater, and being recovered after a dive. Drugs of the Deep This is a Food and Drug Administration article on drug possibilities based on deep-sea research. OceanResources.com A website focused on the oil resources in the ocean. Desalination A discussion of desalination. Advanced Topics Related to Module #15 Major Trends in Aquaculture This article examines how aquaculture has increased from 1984 - 1994. Building Sustainable Fisheries This is the NOAA's strategy to making sure that fish are caught in sustainable yields. |
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Extra Help for Module #16 Threats to Coral Reefs A basic discussion of the threats that coral reefs face today. Coral Bleaching An excellent discussion of coral bleaching, with pictures showing healthy and bleached coral. DDT and Brown Pelicans In this article, you will learn why brown pelicans were so hurt by DDT. Biomagnification A description of biomagnification. There is also a link here that will take you to a detailed discussion of DDT's effects on wildlife. Artificial Reefs A discussion of what artificial reefs are and why we need them. Interesting Links Related to Module #16 Bleach Watch This website describes a program enlisting everyone in Australia to report coral bleaching events. Video of a Coral Reef with Some Bleached Coral. This video shows a coral reef that has mostly recovered from a bleaching event. Even though it is mostly recovered, there are still some bleached corals on the reef. Global Temperature Measurements Some claim that global warming is reponsible for coral bleaching, but as these satellite data show, there is no global warming. Please note that the first graph is for the stratosphere, the temperatures of which we do not feel. The second graph is the relevant one, as it is for the troposphere. Note the TINY level of temperature fluctuation as well as the fact that there are about as many cooler-than-average periods as warmer-than-average periods. Studies of The Exxon-Valdez Oil Spill This site discusses the effects of and recovery from the famous oil spill in Prince William Sound. A More Recent Oil Spill This article discusses an oil spill that took place in 2004. DDT and the Ban This article discusses how essentially one woman's research resulted in the ban on DDT. Although the DDT ban has had some positive effects, it has also had some negative ones, as you can read in the next link. DDT - Another view Although banning DDT has saved the brown pelican, it has killed people. This speech transcript gives the view that the DDT ban was bad for human health. ARK - Artificial Reefs of the Keys This is the website of a group dedicated to making artificial reefs. Using Oil Rigs as Artificial Reefs An interesting article about using oil rigs to promote sea life. Artificial Reef Photo Gallery A photo gallery of artificial reefs. Advanced Topics Related to Module #16 Threats to Coral Reefs An in-depth discussion of the threats that coral reefs face today. Global Warming is Not Happening Some claim that global warming is reponsible for coral bleaching, but this in-depth article shows it is not happening. |
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