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The Dead Zone
Education on the Halfshell
Estuary-Live Louisiana Lesson Plans
Manatee Activities
OhNO! Hannah's Swamp is Changing!
SeaScope Activity Folios
Nonindigenous Species Links
Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/
Provides plant images, photo gallery, APRIS Database, Aquaphytes Newsletter, a large variety of NIS products (for purchase), book lists, and many other links.I wonder...
• Why does water not stick to some water plants, like giant salvinia and water hyacinths? answer
• Why water hyacinths disappear during the winter? answerExotic Aquatics on the Move
http://ag.ansc.purdue.edu/EXOTICSP/
This workshop involves geography and social studies teachers interested in incorporating nonindigenous species information into their classes. Workshop materials developed center around five major geographic themes: origin, distribution, movement, consequences, and solutions. Two major products will result from workshops held in LA, WA, IL-IN, and NY - stewardship projects and geography-based exotic species activities and lessons.Habitattitude
http://www.habitattitude.net/
A site for aquarium hobbyists, backyard pond owners, water gardeners and others who are concerned about aquatic resource conservation. Americans enjoy a diversity of hobbies, many of which involve our natural environment. And protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment.Nonindigenous Aquatic Species
http://nas.er.usgs.gov/
The Nonindigenous Aquatic Species (NAS) information resource for the United States Geological Survey. A central repository for accurate and spatially referenced biogeographic accounts of nonindigenous aquatic species. Provided are scientific reports, online/realtime queries, spatial data sets, regional contact lists, and general information. The data is made available for use by biologists, interagency groups, and the general public. The geographical coverage is the United States.Protect Your Waters and Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers!
http://www.protectyourwaters.net/
A site for recreational users who want to help stop aquatic nuisance species. As Americans, we love to spend time on the water. Protecting these resources is an important part of our overall enjoyment. A concern we must all address is the spreading of harmful plants, animals and other organisms. These aquatic nuisance species can hitch a ride on our clothing, boats, and items used in the water. When we go to another lake or stream, the nuisance species can be released. And, if the conditions are right, these introduced species can become established and create drastic results.Sea Grant Nonindigenous Species
http://www.ansc.purdue.edu/sgnis/home.htm
It is a national information center that contains a comprehensive collection of research publications and education materials produced by Sea Grant programs and other research institutions across the country on zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species.