The Shallows Articles
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How is a wave formed, understanding swell and surf forecasts?
Children can learn how waves are formed in the ocean! They can learn how rain and wind effect waves!
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Sea Urchin Body Is One Big Eye
Learn about sea urchines and how a new discovery is unvailing facts about the creature. Read it now!
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Will a 14-lb. Bowling Ball Float in the Dead Sea?
Children will learn about the dead sea and how objects and people can float on it!
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Exploring Oceans: Great Barrier Reef
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef, located just off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest living structure? In this video from National Geographic, your students …
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Mudskippers: Walking Fish
Mudskippers are fish that can walk on water! Be amazed as you view these special fish! Come learn about this discovery!
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Starfish
Read this article to learn about starfish! Learn facts like how starfish can regenerate their body parts!
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How are seashells created? Or any other shell, such as a snails or a turtles?
Learn how sea shells are made by reading this article. The answers will both amaze and educate you.
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Exploring Oceans: Hawaii
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef, located just off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest living structure? In this video from National Geographic, your students …
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Exploring Oceans: Antarctica
Even though Antarctica itself is inhospitable to life, many species live just offshore. In this video, your students can learn about the many species that live in the Antarctic Ocean!
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Exploring Oceans: Caribbean Gulf
The mix of moonlight, tide, and temperature triggers an extraordinary explosion of life in these waters. When the conditions are just right, divers can witness the reproduction of…
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Exploring Oceans: West Indian
Two of the world's swiftest currents connect off the east coast of Africa, creating some of the richest biological areas of the sea. This ocean is home to the legendary coelacanth fish.
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Exploring Oceans: Patagonia
At the Peninsula Valdez, a pod of orcas undertakes a daring dining ritual, risking beaching themselves to catch seals and sea lions. These waters are also home to Chilean sea bass…
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Starfish
In this list of facts about starfish, your students can learn everything from where starfish can be found to why they can grow another arm. Picture Credit: Steven Pavlov
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Lobster
Children can learn about lobsters from this article. It is a good introduction.