
Marine life - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
May 26, 2021 · Our ocean, coasts, and estuaries are home to diverse living things. These organisms take many forms, from the tiniest single-celled plankton to the largest animal on …
Marine Life Education - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Marine mammals are classified into four different taxonomic groups: cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), pinnipeds (seals, sea lions, and walruses), sirenians (manatees and …
Coral reef ecosystems - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Feb 25, 2025 · The Northwest Hawaiian Island coral reefs, which are part of the Papahānaumokuākea National Marine Monument, provide an example of the diversity of life …
Helping marine life in distress | National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...
Jan 25, 2016 · There are many things you can do to ensure the health of marine life, including viewing marine mammals and sea turtles responsibly, preventing marine debris from entering …
Marine mammals - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Feb 25, 2025 · Marine mammals are found in marine ecosystems around the globe. They are a diverse group of mammals with unique physical adaptations that allow them to thrive in the …
Ocean pollution and marine debris | National Oceanic and …
Mar 25, 2025 · Harmful algal blooms (HABs), also known as “red tides,” grow rapidly and produce toxic effects that can affect marine life and sometimes even humans. Excess nutrients entering …
Ocean, coasts, and marine life printable materials and activities
Feb 25, 2025 · Marine life. Aquatic food webs; Coral reef ecosystems; Fisheries and seafood; Life in an estuary; Marine mammals; Sea turtles; Freshwater. Great Lakes ecoregion; Water cycle; …
marine life - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Jan 17, 2025 · Topic: Marine life. Buoy Team helps boaters safely enjoy Florida sanctuary waters. March 13, 2025. Focus ...
Oil spills - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Feb 25, 2025 · Oil is an ancient fossil fuel that we use to heat our homes, generate electricity, and power large sectors of our economy. But when oil accidentally spills into the ocean, it can …
Ocean acidification - National Oceanic and Atmospheric …
Feb 25, 2025 · Ocean acidification is a problem that impacts the ocean ecosystem as well as commercial industries like oyster farms. This topic can be taught in conjunction with lessons …