YCCC: Marine Biology: Websites

Marine Biology Web Sites

Gulf of Maine Research Institute
"We are dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it."
Gulf of Maine Area Census of Marine Life
Information about the Gulf of Maine and the organisms that live there.
Maine Environmental News
Links to articles about current environmental issues in Maine.
MarineBio
Contains information on marine species, ocean conservation,and marine research.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Oceans
NOAA is a federal agency focused on the condition of our oceans and atmosphere.
Science.gov
Provides access to the government's scientific and technological information.
State of Maine Department of Marine Resources
Information about regulations in fisheries and aquaculture as well as some species-specific information.
U.S Environmental Protection Agency
Try going to the "Learn the Issues" tab on this site to learn more about water, air, climate, wastes & pollution, green living, human health, and ecosystems.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
IPCC is the United Nations body for assessing the science related to climate change.

Statistics can be a valuable information resource for many of your environmental science projects. Here are some good sources for statistics:

NOAA Fisheries Statistics
A source of state and federal statistics for both commercial and recreational fisheries.
World Resources Institute
The Ocean adds $2.5 trillion each year to the global economy, feeds 3 billion people, is home to more than half the world’s species, produces half the planet’s oxygen and absorbs a quarter of all carbon dioxide emissions. Yet it is a treasure in peril.
FedStats
"Gateway to statistics from over 100 U.S. Federal agencies." Browse or search thousands of statistical tables maintained by the U.S. government.

Asking these questions will help you to determine whether the resources you find are credible and reliable.

Who created the page? Does the person or organization have the appropriate credentials?
Why was this site created? What is the purpose of the site? For example, is it sponsored by a company that has a financial interest in the topic?
When was the page created and/or last updated? How current is the information?
Does the author cite trustworthy sources? How does the author support their argument?

Learn more about evaluating websites or check our handy tipsheet:.Evaluating web sites