Volcanos
- All About Volcanoes for Children: Youtube Video – Introduction to Volcanoes for Kids – by FreeSchool
- Volcanoes in Maine: (LiveScience) We all know that the rocks and mountains we see around us are the result of geologic activity and the ice age, but did you know that volcanoes played a role a well? In fact, some of the largest eruptions in the world took place right here! The type of seismic activity that took place here in Maine are impressive – and haven’t been seen in more than 2.5 million years!
marine and coast
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Darling Marine Center: The DMC brings unique strengths and opportunities to UMaine by virtue of its waterfront facilities, resident expertise, and the surrounding community.The DMC brings unique strengths and opportunities to UMaine by virtue of its waterfront facilities, resident expertise, and the surrounding community. The DMC welcomes scientists and students from UMaine and around the world throughout the year to the campus in Walpole, Maine. Our location and facilities enable scientists and students to easily engage in field and laboratory studies of coastal and marine ecosystems. In addition to supporting university research and education, the DMC also actively engages with fishermen, aquaculture entrepreneurs, marine industry professionals, and community members through collaborative research, workforce development, and business incubation programs.
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Gulf Of Maine Research Institute: The Gulf of Maine Research Institute pioneers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. Located in Portland,The Gulf of Maine Research Institute pioneers collaborative solutions to global ocean challenges. Located in Portland, ME, GMRI is dedicated to the resilience of the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the communities that depend on it.
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NOAA Maine: Via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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Satellite Oceanography Data Lab (website no longer works): Research activities carried out in the Satellite Oceanography Data Lab. It presents the research activities carried out and makes available some of the data products produced. On this site you will find real-time and archived satellite imagery for several geographic regions (special focus on the Gulf of Maine) as well as information about the lab and how it uses satellite imagery to study the ocean.
FOSSILS
- Maine Fossils – via Maine Dept. of Agriculture, Conservation, & Forestry – lots of great information and resources about fossils in Maine!