Bigelow Laboratory, University of New England, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory , Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences
This portal site is based on the interactive, educational CD-ROM "Phytopia: Discovery of the Marine Ecosystem." It offers links to websites and lesson plans with in depth information about harmful algal blooms (HABs) and red tide causing algae. Links include general information, educational activities, a comprehensive NASA website which conforms to national education standards, online research data and methods, and marine food web information and activities. The CD-ROM is available cost-free to educators and can be ordered from the website (shipping charges may apply).
Subject: Biology, Ecology:Principles, Habitats:Marine, Biology:Microbiology:Microbiology and Health Resource Type: Scientific Resources:Collection, Computer Applications, Activities:Lab Activity, Classroom Activity, Audio/Visual:Images/Illustrations Grade Level: General Public, College Lower (13-14), Middle (6-8), High School (9-12), Intermediate (3-5) Ocean Environments: Shallow Sea Floor/Continental Shelf, Surface Waters, Coastal and Estuarine Theme: Teach the Earth:Course Topics:EcologyKeywords: Gulf of Mexico, bacteria
