aquatic ecology

Describes the complex communities of animal and plant life found in freshwater and marine ecosystems; presents a visit with a marine biologist, discussing the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay; and includes a hands-on experiment on the effects of pollution on lakes and ponds.

Follows the water cycle through four major Florida habitats, wetlands, oceans, coastlines, and coral reefs.

Examines major environmental issues surrounding water, giving examples of attempts to solve global problems and sources for more information.

Describes the various plants that live in rivers, lakes, swamps, and other bodies of water and explains how they support other forms of life.

Alternates factual information on the ecological aspects of water with activities and experiments, covering such areas as the behavior of warm water, acid rain, and pond life.

A simple introduction to some animals that live in or around the water, including a whale, clown fish, and crab.

Presents an examination of phytoplankton--minute plant-like organisms that drift about in water, looking at different types of phytoplankton, considering their significance, and discussing the work of scientists who study the organisms.

Describes how rivers flow to the sea and the characteristics of rivers and lakes, including the animal life found within and near them.

Describes the characteristics of water biomes, discusses where they are located on the Earth, and looks at the plants and animals found in them.

Provides an introduction to water habitats, including oceans, coral reefs, shores, lakes, ponds, rivers, and swamps, and looks at some of the plants and animals that live in each environment.