Web sites related to the Seymour Center exhibits, tours and programs Web sites related to Long Marine Laboratory generally Web sites for teachers and students   Sites Related to the Seymour Center Exhibits, Tours and Programs Wall of Researchers, Elephant Seals, Rocky Shores, Coastal Geology, Scientific Diving, Sustainable Fisheries, TryScience, Drugs from the Sea, and Whale Watching 2009 - Year of Science, a national year-long celebration of science to engage the public in science and improve public understanding about how science works, why it matters, and who scientists are. http://yearofscience2009.org Año Nuevo Elephant Seals – SealCam – http://www.parks.ca.gov/pages/523/video/ANoNuevo2008.asx Coastal Geology: Highlights of Dr. Gary Griggs' work on coastal geology and as director of the Institute of Marine Sciences at UCSC. http://review.ucsc.edu/winter.00/environment.html http://www.es.ucsc.edu/personnel/Griggs/ Compass - Sustainable Fisheries Management: information describing the state of the world's fisheries and the effects of fishing, as well as papers relevant to managing fisheries in a more sustainable manner. http://compassonline.org/?q=fisheries_management Elephant Seals: Information about the reserve and elephant seals at Año Nuevo State Reserve. http://www.parks.ca.gov/default.asp?page_id=523 Fishwise: A non-profit food labeling program to promote sustainable seafood in local communities. http://www.sustainablefishery.org/ Marine Natural Products/Medicinal Toxins: The work of Dr. Phil Crews. http://scicom.ucsc.edu/SciNotes/9701/full/features/sponge/underwater.html Ocean Champions: A national non-profit organization whose aim is a bipartisan political environment where protecting and restoring the oceans is a priority of federal and state governments. http://www.oceanchampions.org/ Office of Sustainable Fisheries: A part of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), also known as NOAA Fisheries. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/sfweb/ Sanctuary Cruises: Year-round whale and wildlife watching cruises, with a conservation-based approach. http://www.sanctuarycruises.com/ The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) http://www2.ucsc.edu/~scpbrg/index.htm The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) was formed in 1975 to restore an endangered peregrine falcon population in California. They have become a resource to agency biologists, industry, and university researchers who require expertise with problem solving and management of avian species, especially raptors. Seafood Watch: A non-profit program of Monterey Bay Aquarium designed to raise consumer awareness about the importance of buying seafood from sustainable sources. http://www.mbayaq.org/cr/seafoodwatch.asp Scientific Diving: UCSC Scientific Diving and Boating Program. http://www2.ucsc.edu/sci-diving/ TryScience: The home page for the innovative interactive science programs and exhibits on the web and in museums, such as the Seymour Center . http://www.tryscience.org/ UCSC Institute of Marine Sciences: The home page for research groups represented in the Seymour Center exhibits. http://ims.ucsc.edu Dynamic Planet, TOPP, Antarctica, Deep Sea Sediments, Seal and Sea Lion Senses, Metal Pollution, Dolphin Physiology, Trace Metals The Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) http://www-odp.tamu.edu/public/promomat.html ODP's public information page, with photos and videos of life and science aboard the JOIDES Resolution drilling ship. Seals, Sea lions and their kin: The work of Dr. Ron Schusterman and his colleagues at the pinniped cognition lab at Long Marine Lab http://pinnipedlab.ucsc.edu/ Metal Pollution: Dr. Russ Flegal's work on groundwater contamination in the Bay area from the UCSC Review magazine. http://review.ucsc.edu/winter.01/toxic_legacy.html The work of "clean metal" chemists http://scicom.ucsc.edu/SciNotes/9701/full/features/water/MenuLeadset.html Dolphins: Dr. Terrie Williams' physiology lab at Long Marine Lab http://bio.research.ucsc.edu/people/williams http://www.ucsc.edu/oncampus/currents/98-99/01-18/animal.htm Trace Metals: Dr. Ken Bruland's work on trace metals in the oceans http://es.ucsc.edu/~kbruland/ Antarctica Research: The Costa Lab - ecology, physiology, and conservation biology of marine animals. http://bio.research.ucsc.edu/people/costa/ TOPP – Tagging of Pacific Predators - http://www.topp.org/ UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences http://ims.ucsc.edu The home page for all research groups represented in the Seymour Center exhibits. Marine Snow, Salmon and Rockfish, Why Otters Disappear, Predatory Bird Research Group, PISCO, Plastics, Pelts, Demoic acid and "The Birds" Salmon and Rockfish: The site of Fisheries Ecology Division of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service with more information on how they work to save fisheries. http://santacruz.nmfs.noaa.gov/ Marine snow: If you were intrigued by Dr. Mary Silver's exhibit at the Center, this will give you more information about the mysterious world of marine snow. http://scicom.ucsc.edu/SciNotes/9801/flurry/index.html Learn about Dr. Don Croll's work with island conservation. http://www.islandconservation.org Sea Otters: Current research of Dr. Jim Estes on ecology of coastal marine communities. http://brd1.ucsc.edu/Research/Current_Research.htm The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG), formed in 1975 to restore California ’s endangered peregrine falcon population, has become a resource to agency biologists, industry, and university researchers with problem solving and management of avian species, especially raptors. http://www2.ucsc.edu/~scpbrg/index.htm PISCO: The Partnership for the Interdisciplinary Study of Coastal Ocea ns, a large-scale marine research program that focuses on understanding the nearshore ecosystems of the U.S. West Coast. http://www.piscoweb.org/index.html A Tale Worthy of Hitchcock: http://www.santacruzpl.org/history/unusual/birds.shtml http://members.aol.com/rmallonday/marmamnews/99012102.html http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/dlc-me/news/ns795ap1.html UCSC Institute of Marine Sciences: The home page for research groups represented in the Seymour Center exhibits. http://ims.ucsc.edu Plastics: http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/international/pops.htm - Environmental Protection Agency’s site on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) http://www.plasticsindustry.org/outreach/recycling/resincodes.htm - Recycling codes decoded Marine Debris: http://marinedebris.noaa.gov/marinedebris101/md101facts.html%3Ehttp://marinedebris.noaa.gov/marinedebris101/md101facts.html - National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) fact sheet on marine debris http://www.plasticdebris.org/ - Algalita Marine Research Foundation and California Coastal Commission site on plastic debris http://www.coastal.ca.gov/publiced/marinedebris.html - California Coastal Commission on marine debris generally Water: http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/ocean/asbs_map.shtml The State Water Board’s page explaining and profiling California's Areas of Special Biological Significance and the relationship between ASBS and other protected coastal and ocean areas. http://www.nrdc.org/water/drinking/bw/bwinx.asp - online version of Natural Resources Defense Council's (NRDC) March 1999 petition to the FDA and attached report on the results of their four-year study of the bottled water industry, including its bacterial and chemical contamination problems. http://www.pacinst.org/topics/water_and_sustainability/bottled_water/bottled_water_and_energy.html - Pacific Institute’s Bottled Water and Energy: A Fact Sheet http://www.epa.gov/safewater/dwinfo/index.html - Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Drinking Water Information http://www.unep.org/themes/freshwater/ - United Nations Environment Programme on freshwater http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/water/bottled - Food and Water Watch site on bottled water http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/02/0224_060224_bottled_water.html - National Geographic news article on bottled water North Pacific Gyre: http://www.wiserearth.org/article/bea19ef898eca1e2c820690bf8d22640 - Wiser Earth site on the trash in the North Pacific Gyre http://www.algalita.org/ - Algalita Marine Research Foundation http://www.calvintang.com/albums/other/plastic/gyre.gif and http://www.sustainmn.com/wp-content/uploads/pacific-garbage-patch30oct07.gif - good diagrams of how the gyre works and collects trash   Around Long Marine Lab…Younger Lagoon, REINAS, NMFS, Long Range Planning Younger Lagoon UC Reserve http://ucreserve.ucsc.edu/YoungerLagoon/younger.html A terrific web site showcasing this small but important coastal wetland adjoining Long Marine Lab. National Marine Fisheries Service Lab: http://santacruz.nmfs.noaa.gov/ http://www.ucsc.edu/currents/00-01/10-23/fisheries.html CA Dept. of Fish and Game's Marine Wildlife Veterinary Care & Research Center http://www.mwvcrc.org The Center for Ocean Health http://urelations.ucsc.edu/info/center_ocean_health.10-00.pdf The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) http://www2.ucsc.edu/~scpbrg/index.htm The Santa Cruz Predatory Bird Research Group (SCPBRG) was formed in 1975 to restore an endangered peregrine falcon population in California. They have become a resource to agency biologists, industry, and university researchers who require expertise with problem solving and management of avian species, especially raptors. The REINAS Project http://www.soe.ucsc.edu/projects/reinas/ The antennas deployed out along the bluff and berm of Long Marine Lab are part of a larger network of environmental monitoring sites. Long Range Planning for Long Marine Lab http://ppc.ucsc.edu/cp/projects/11407/ UCSC's Institute of Marine Sciences http://ims.ucsc.edu The home page for all research groups represented in the Seymour Center exhibits. Tagging of Pacific Predators (TOPP): http://las.pfeg.noaa.gov/TOPP/ Tag along with sharks, turtles, and whales. You now can follow along on the waterborne journeys of a number of large animals that live in the Pacific Ocean by clicking on TOPP's live access server. There you'll be able to track a specific animal -- from a blue shark to a blue whale -- in real time as their tags transmit data to a satellite, which immediately sends it to this site. Long Marine Lab's Dr. Dan Costa, along with his colleagues from Hopkins Marine Station, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and NOAA Pacific Fisheries Environmental Lab are leading this project. Add this link to your list of favorites, so you can take a virtual swim in the Pacific anytime you'd like!   Sites for Teachers and Students The Bridge http://www.vims.edu/bridge A comprehensive and well maintained site where teachers and students will find a wide selection of resources, curricula, data sets, career information and professional development opportunities related to marine science education. Also, a good place for science fair questions and research! The Ocean Drilling Program's Distance Learning Program http://oceandrilling.coe.tamu.edu/ The ODP-DLP page at Texas A&M University builds on the exciting scientific research achieved by the Ocean Drilling Program to enhance middle school science education. Sea Grant Digital Library http://nsgd.gso.uri.edu The National Sea Grant Library, NSGL, (formerly known as the National Sea Grant Depository) was established in 1970 as an archive and lending library for Sea Grant funded documents. These documents cover a wide variety of subjects, including oceanography, marine education, aquaculture, fisheries, limnology, coastal zone management, marine recreation and law. Introducing the University http://www.ucop.edu/pathways/infoctr/introuc/ An informational starting point for high school students who are beginning to think about college and who are considering the University of California as an option. CA Science Teachers Association (CSTA) http://www.cascience.org National Marine Educators Assoc. (NMEA) http://www.marine-ed.org Southwest Marine Educators Assoc. (SWMEA) http://www.swmea.org National Association of Interpreters (NAI) http://www.interpnet.org