General Shoreline Links
Tides
- Learn how the moon and the sun cause tides to change in the ocean.
Sandy Shore Links
Habitats:
Beaches - Learn about the types of beaches, how they are formed,
what lives there, and how humans impact beaches.
Rocky Shore Links
Virtual
Tide Pool - This site's three-dimensional QuickTime VR pesentation,
lets you can take a 360 degree look at a tide pool during both low tide
and high tide. See what's living above, at, and under the water's surface
and how the shifting tide changes life for the oceanic creatures.
Estuary Links
Habitats:
Estuaries - Learn about different types of estuaries, their
characteristics, what lives there, and human impact.
Exploring
Estuaries - Explore estuaries, including some of the plants
and animals that live there, on this website. Through a variety of games
and activities, you’ll learn how you can help protect these natural treasures.
Barrier Island Links
How Barrier Islands
Work - Examine the fragile ecosystems of barrier islands: how these
islands are formed, what habitats and life are present on them, how they
change, the consequences of development and the recreational activities
that attract tourists to them every year.
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