Economic Benefits: Links for Students
About Estuaries
Estuaries are places where rivers meet the sea. Discover what makes them different from other ecosystems.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/about1.htm
Features: Graphics/Multimedia
Biology Project: Gone Fishing
This is an excellent site to learn about data gathering, scientific reporting techniques, and inquiry methods.
http://www.coolclassroom.org/cool_projects/lessons/biology/biology.html
Features: Hands-on Investigation, Graphics/Multimedia, Assessment, Data Sources, Inquiry Materials
Solve an Estuary Mystery
Imagine that something is wrong with your local estuary. Be a sleuth to solve an estuary mystery!
http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/kids/games/mysteryintro.htm
Features: Online Interactivity, Assessment
Estuaries and the Coastal Watershed
The economy of many coastal areas rely on the natural beauty and bounty of estuaries. When these natural resource are imperiled so are the livelihoods of many people who live and work along the coast.
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/factsheets/fact5.html
Why Are Estuaries Important? Economy and Environment
Estuaries are important natural places. They provide goods and services that are economically and ecologically indispensable.
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/estuaries/
estuaries02_economy.html
Features: Graphics/Multimedia
The Watermen
People who make a living by fishing, crabbing, and oystering on the Chesapeake Bay are called watermen. Most are independent fishermen. Discover who these unique people are and what their life is like.
http://www.mariner.org/chesapeakebay/waterman/wat000.html
Features: A Bit of History
The Economics of Estuaries
An estuary is a tremendous economic resource that provides jobs to coastal communities. The commercial and recreational fishing industry alone employs 1.5 million people and contributes $111 billion to the nation's economy.
http://www.estuaries.org/?id=58
