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Websites of Interest

Deep Dive in Oceanography
From National Geographic. Defines subdisciplines of oceanography, plus photographs.
Nat Geo: Oceanography
General oceanography article with definitions and details. From National Geographic.
Marine Debris
Article on marine debris in the earth's oceans.
NOAA: Marine Debris
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, articles and links about marine debris and action you can take.
NOAA: Discover your world
Activities and ideas from NOAA, including plans for a simple underwater robot.
Smithsonian: Oceans
Large databases with links to articles on Ocean Life, Ecosystems, Planet Ocean, Ocean Conservation, Climate Change, and Oceans Through Time.

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