Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

URL: http://www.whoi.edu

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Located in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, WHOI, the largest independent oceanographic institution in the world, is a private, non-profit research facility dedicated to the study of marine science and to the education of marine scientists. Site provides information on graduate programs, undergraduate opportunities, facilities, and more. An abundance of information on the research program and its vessels, including an extensive collection of Deep Submergence Vehicle Alvin material. Also includes downloadable data, photos, and video.

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Subject keyword(s)	air sea interaction, Arctic, Astronomy, Biological oceanography, climate, Earth science, Environmental science, Geology, Georges Bank, Geoscience, hydrothermal vent, Institute, Life Science, mid ocean ridge, Oceanography, Physical oceanography, Physical sciences, remote sensing, ROV, Science, Space Science, Space sciences
Grade level	Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Higher Education, Informal Education
Resource type	Audio/Visual, Dataset, Instructional Material, Reference Material, Text
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Title	Bridge: Sea Grant Ocean Sciences Resources Center
Link	http://www.vims.edu/bridge/
Description	The Bridge Ocean Sciences Resource Center provides access to ocean sciences education materials, with particular emphasis on K-12 audiences and instructional materials. The Bridge Collection also includes links to information about professional-development opportunities for teachers. There is a strong focus on research data and its use in teaching. The collection provides educators with accurate and useful information on global, national, and regional ocean science topics, and gives researchers a contact point for educational outreach.
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