Global resources
Classroom, World Ocean Observatory
Contains lots of information and resources under multiple marine themes.
Educators’ corner, Ocean portal, Find your blue, Smithsonian National Museum of Natural Sciences
An American site with a broad range of lesson plans for years 3 to 12.
Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR), New Zealand
A program of experiential learning about marine conservation. Includes resources for educators.
Ocean Literacy
Ocean literacy is defined as an understanding of the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean. This site provides many useful resources organised from K-12 by seven guiding principles.
Ocean Motion, NASA
Contains a review of the surface circulation of Earth’s ocean, satellite and model data, and a timeline of ocean explorers to encourage investigation of ocean surface current patterns and how they relate to issues of navigation, weather/climate, natural hazards and marine resources.
Resources, World Ocean Observatory
Advocating for the ocean through communications and comprehensive ocean information.
Great Pacific Garbage Patch, National Geographic
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is a collection of marine debris in the North Pacific Ocean. Marine debris is litter that ends up in the ocean, seas, and other large bodies of water.
National Ocean Service (NOS) Education, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration
An American site encouraging ocean, coastal, and climate literacy for students and educators.
Stuff for Kids and Schools, Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
Links to further marine and coastal resources.
Page credits
Page banner: Short-tailed Nudibranch at Rapid Bay, Fleurieu Peninsula. Photo: Tom Westphalen.