Education/Careers

THE BRIDGE

http://www.vims.edu/bridge

This is a unique web-based national marine education teacher resource center coordinated by the Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.

Coalition on the Public Understanding of Science (COPUS)

http://www.copusproject.org/

A grassroots effort linking universities, scientific societies, science centers and museums, government agencies, advocacy groups, media, educators, businesses, and industry in a peer network having as its goal a greater public understanding of the nature of science and its value to society. A key objective of COPUS is to build bridges among its participants, creating new forums for communication and developing new partnerships for engaging the public with science.

Ocean Careers

http://www.oceancareers.com/

This site, sponsored by COSEE California (Center for Ocean Science Education Excellence) features information about careers in marine science, the skills and education needed to pursue those careers, and institutions throughout the U.S. where marine science education is offered.

Sustainable Seas Expeditions

www.nationalgeographic.com/features/seas/