Freshwater Ecoregions of the World September 5, 2008
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Designed as a collaborative venture between the Nature Conservancy and the World Wildlife Fund, the Freshwater Ecoregions of the World (FEOW) site provides a dynamic visual representation of the Earth’s freshwater biodiversity. Visitors to the site can find detailed information about 426 different freshwater systems from China to Chile. First-time users can click on the map of the world on the homepage, or they can also click on the “Highlights” area. Visitors with defined interests can also use the “Find an Ecoregion” section to perform a detailed search across the entire database of regions, and they can also browse by country, major habitat type, and major rivers. It’s easy to see how this site would be a terrific resource for ecology students in high school or college.
>From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2008. http://scout.wisc.edu/
Bryophytes February 16, 2008
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http://bryophytes.plant.siu.edu/
“Bryophytes is a resource devoted to Bryology, the branch of plant science concerned with the study of mosses, liverworts and hornworts. It provides information on the classification, structural features, natural history, ecology and evolutionary relationships of these plants.” From Southern Illionois University at Carbondale.
UNESCO Water Links Worldwide September 27, 2007
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www.unesco.org/water/water_links/
UNESCO has an impressive array of links to all things water. Users can browse by theme (Floods, Water Economics, Salinization, etc.), geographic area, or publishing organization type. Keyword searching is also available.
Global Change Master Directory: Earth Science Data & Services Directory September 14, 2007
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From Neat New Stuff:
“Offers ‘more than 20,000 descriptions of Earth science data sets and services covering all aspects of Earth and environmental sciences’ courtesy of NASA. Among the wide range of topics: soil temperature, drought severity, el nino oscillations, atmospheric radiation, glacial landforms/processes, volcanic ash/dust, reforestation, environmental assessments, diseases/epidemics, ice core records, etc.”
Encyclopedia of Life May 30, 2007
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According to the site, the “Encyclopedia of Life is a collaborative scientific effort led by the Field Museum of Natural History, Harvard University, Marine Biological Laboratory, Missouri Botanical Garden, Smithsonian Institution, and Biodiversity Heritage Library, a consortium including the core institutions and also the American Museum of Natural History (New York), Natural History Museum (London), New York Botanical Garden, and Royal Botanic Gardens (Kew). Ultimately, the Encyclopedia of Life will provide an online database for all 1.8 million species now known to live on Earth. When completed, [it] will serve as a global biodiversity tool, providing scientists, policymakers, students, and citizens information they need to discover and protect the planet and encourage learning and conservation.”
See also:
The Encyclopedia of Earth
According to the site, this is “a new electronic reference about the Earth, its natural environments, and their interaction with society.” Use the Browse the EOE box on the right hand side of the page for navigation.
WildFinder September 5, 2006
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www.worldwildlife.org/wildfinder/
WildFinder is a map-driven, searchable database of more than 26,000 species worldwide, with a powerful search tool that allows users to discover where species live or explore wild places to find out what species live there.
Environmental Literacy Council September 5, 2006
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With teacher and student sections, this site contains great information on the environment and breaks it all down by category: air & climate, land, water, energy, etc. Straightforward design and wonderful photos.
Oceans August 7, 2006
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This site from the Office of Naval Research provides information on waves, ocean life, habitats, seawater and research vessels.
World Biomes July 22, 2006
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This website links to short informational pages on each of the earth’s 5 major biomes: aquatic, desert, forest, grasslands, and tundra. Includes photos and links.
Enchanted Learning – Biomes July 21, 2006
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www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/
Learn about the various biomes of the earth from the arctic to a coral reef on this site. Basic information (including some pictures and map) about the climate and plant and animal life is available along with printable sheets on the various animals.
