Distance Learning Programs

EstuaryLive: A FREE interactive field trip over the internet – Join us September 29, 2006 and visit four estuaries! Your students will learn about estuaries and have their questions answered over the Internet. The 2006 EstuaryLive program will feature estuaries from around the country, including:

• New York - New Jersey Harbor Estuary Program, New Jersey
• Padilla Bay NERR, Washington State
• Peconic National Estuary Program, Long Island, New York
• South Slough NERR and Tillamook Bay National Estuary Program, Oregon

EstuaryLive is hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Estuarine Research Reserves in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Estuary Programs.

Estuaries Tutorial: The Estuaries Tutorial is an overview of estuarine habitats, the threats facing them, and efforts to monitor and protect estuaries nationwide. It includes photographs, videos, illustrations and interactive graphics to enhance the text and bring understanding to concepts that may be difficult to visualize. Designed for educators and students at the high school level, the lessons are written in easy-to-read, non-technical language, and include a roadmap to resources, and formal lesson plans for educators. The Tutorial is a collaboration between NOAA’s National Ocean Service and National Estuarine Research Reserve System.