The operation of the Marine Education Materials System (MEMS) is described. (CP)

Discusses America's maritime heritage and the importance of the maritime enterprise in American history. Reasons for the nation's current ignorance of the contribution of maritime enterprise to the nation's development are discussed, as are some hopeful signs for the future. (BB)

Presents the international flag and pennant code and suggests a variety of classroom uses of this means of communication. (CP)

A sample bibliography of 64 sources of marine science education materials is provided. For each listing, usability information and a description of contents are included. (CP)

Cites the need and traces the development of an interinstitutional undergraduate marine science program. Provides formative evaluation of the program. (CP)

Describes the Waikiki Aquarium, one of the oldest aquaria in the United States. After a brief history of the aquarium, some of the outstanding displays are described. In addition, some of the current research projects and discoveries in marine biology at the aquarium are discussed. Finally, the aquarium's educational programs are described. (BB)

Provides a conceptual framework on which to base studies of the earth's aquatic environment. (See related document SE 520 332.) (CP)

Describes the displays, research activities, and educational aspects of San Francisco's Steinhart Aquarium. (SL)

Discusses activities for field trips to study tidal pools, particularly along the Northern Gulf of California and the Pacific Coast of California. (SL)

Describes sea careers including diving, offshore industries, aquaculture, science, recreation, naval architecture, and ocean engineering. (BB)

Describes a developmental marine humanities program under development at Oregon State University. The philosophical rationale of the program is provided. (CP)

Reviews historically man's attitude toward and respect for the seas. (SL)

Job opportunities in the American Merchant Marines are described. Training requirements for employment in the domestic and deep sea shipping fleets are discussed. (CP)

Describes a series of science activities involving dissection and analysis of a sea necklace. (CP)

Presents an introduction to plankton, describing the various plants and animals that make up this group of living things. Suggests that plankton can be an important introduction to marine biology and an intriguing study to stimulate the curiosity of students. (BB)