aquatic biology

During his visit to an aquarium, a boy finds out about the characteristics and environments of many different marine and freshwater creatures.

In this video Bill Nye goes underwater to talk about ocean ecosystemsand the importance of small organisms such as coral, plankton, and kelp. Marine biologist Karen Montano takes a troop of kids to explore tide pools, which she calls "nurseries of the sea", and meet the water creatures living in these shallow pools. This video discusses plankton as well as the eating habits of the baleen whales. This video also contains an experiment to illustrate the filtering function of the baleen in a whale's mouth.

Describes in simple text and illustrations the plants and animals that live in and around ponds and other small bodies of water. Includes instructions for simple experiments.

Questions and answers introduce the biology, habitats, and behavior of aquatic animals, from luminous fish to fur seals.

The seven underwater wonders of the world were selected to call attention to the need for worldwide marine conservation to preserve underwater riches.

Discusses the causes of ocean and river pollution and explores ways in which waters can be protected.

Profusely illustrated text describes the evolution, physical characteristics, behavior, and ecological relationships of marine and freshwater creatures, from microscopic species to the largest whales.

Contains more than two hundred alphabetized, cross-referenced entries on aquatic life, covering fish, invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, birds, plants, algae, microorganisms, habitats, and general topics such as biogeography and hurricanes, and includes color photos, maps, illustrations, and sidebars.

Presents a two-volume set on all manner of aquatic life divided into three main sections of fish, aquatic invertebrates, and marine mammals and includes hundreds of full-color illustrated photographs, locator maps, scientific names, and cross references.

Examines how essential water is to living things, both human and animal.