| Biodiversity_Resource_Center A branch library of the California Academy of Sciences specializing in information on biodiversity. Bibiographies, links to news and educator resources. |
| Biodiversity_Series Full text online of UNEP-WCMC series of project results. |
| Biodiversity_Theory Overview of some theoretical basics of biodiversity. |
| Biodiversity_Web Personally maintained website with information and links about several aspects of biodiversity: biological, ecological, physical, chemical, social (e.g., population growth), economical and juridical. |
| Canadian_Biodiversity Biological diversity: theory, patterns, ecological zones, species distributions, conservation issues, and legislation, with an emphasis on Canada. Bilingual: english/français. |
| DIVERSITAS_Programme International collaborative project with the goal of providing accurate scientific information and predictive models of the status of biodiversity and sustainability of the use of the Earth's biotic |
| Fauna_and_Flora_International Supports international conservation activities. Documents on methodology, working with NGOs, governments, communities; news, publications, photo gallery. |
| Global_Biodiversity_Back_Issues The Canadian Museum of Nature's quarterly magazine. Covered Canadian and international biodiversity news in science, politics, education, community and individual initiatives between 1991 and 1999. |
| The_Global_Diversity_Foundation The Global Diversity Foundation documents, monitors and promotes agricultural, biological and cultural diversity around the world, particularly through training and research. |
| Industrial_Reliance_on_Biodiversity Provides an overview of the extent to which industry in the developed world relies on the biodiversity of the developing world. (FTP site). |
| Introduction_to_Biodiversity_Theory Overview and definitions. |
| Kind_Planet_Biodiversity Introductory notes. |
| Mass_Extinction_Underway Links to articles on biodiversity and species extinction. |
| Natural_Resources_and_Biodiversity Background papers from the World Resources Institute on social and political dimensions of environmental policy-making. |
| Resources_for_the_Future_Library__Biodiversity Research papers (PDF files) and project summaries related to economic and policy aspects of biodiversity protection. Topics include ecosystem valuation, endangered species laws, and habitat conservati |
| Species_2000 Project to provide indexing and links for all known species as the baseline dataset for studies of global biodiversity. |
| What_is_Biodiversity? Different definitions used by resource managers and ecologists. |
| What_is_Biodiversity? An introduction to meanings associated with the term biodiversity. |
| What_is_Biological_Diversity? Overview and definitions. |
| World_Atlas_of_Biodiversity Interactive maps of biodiversity and human impacts from the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. |
| Environmental_Education_Directory_of_New_Zealand Directory for sites about the environment including field studies and activities directed at influencing environmental concerns. |
| Environmental_Education_Resources Comprehensive directory of environmental educational resources for all audiences and age levels, from the Center for the National Institute for the Environment |
| Environmental_Programs An extensive list of higher education environmental programs around the world (but mostly in the US), compiled by Brown University. |
| Environmental_Protection_Agency__Educational_Resources Portal includes learning pages about the environment for kids, students, teachers, and researchers. Site also includes links to grant programs, training, and youth awards. |
| SEEK_Sharing_Environmental_Education_Knowledge Minnesota's interactive directory of environmental education resources lists events, curriculum resources, learning centers, and other resources. |
| Air_Quality_Meteorology Developmental course of the US Environmental Protection Agency in conjunction with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
| Auroras__Paintings_in_the_Sky Illustrated journey of the "Northern Lights." Site includes photos and QuickTime movies of the northern lights, and Realaudio interviews with NASA scientists. |
| Bad_Meteorology Debunks some widespread misconceptions about clouds, rain, atmospheric circulation, the greenhouse effect, and other topics. |
| Booty_Meteorological_Information_Source Keeper of the uk.sci.weather FAQ's, associated glossaries and links to other related meteorology sites. |
| Bournemouth_School_Met_Office Educational site with project information, quizzes, games, and links. |
| Caribbean_Institute_for_Meteorology_and_Hydrology Outlines of courses available, data held, contact details, and history of this cooperative by sixteen governments in the region. |
| Carroll_Magnet_High_School_Atmospheric_Sciences This page is dedicated to the promotion of science through the atmospheric sciences. Carroll's world renown Atmospheric Science Program has continued to gain recognition not only locally, but interna |
| Center_for_Atmosphere_Ocean_Studies,_Courant_Institute Research, graduate school studies in applied math, dynamical meteorology, physical oceanography and climate system modeling. |
| Dutch_Meteorological_and_Climatological_Association European weather maps, forecasts and reports. |
| El_Nino_Resource_Center Welcome to the El Niño Workshop - online for education. |
| Everything_about_Teaching_Weather Information for K-12 teachers planning weather lessons, categorized into five divisions. |
| For_Spacious_Skies Information about K-12 meteorological education program. |
| Index_to_Training_Materials_and_Essays_on_Storm_Chasing_and_Meteorology This site provides an organized list of training materials and essays on storm chasing and meteorology that are available on the internet. |
| Infography_about_Meteorology Online and print resources recommended by a professor who specializes in research about meteorology. |
| Layer_of_Earth\'s_Atmosphere Graphically shows the differences between each layer of the atmosphere and where atmospheric phenomena occur. Shockwave required. |
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