"The ocean is the 'last frontier,' wild and amazing, but even there we see our species' signature. From over-fishing to coastal pollution, the web is beginning to untangle. We must act now to help bring the marine realm into public focus."
- Dr. Melanie L. J. Stiassny, Curator of the Milstein Hall of Ocean Life

The resources below describe endangered marine ecosystems and strategies for protecting them.

		Be an Ocean Helper Activity for grades 3 through 8 Even if you live nowhere near the water, there are some simple ways you can help protect the oceans. What are you already doing to help? And what activities should you add?
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		Horseshoe Crabs and Birds: Could This Living Fossil Become Extinct? Article for grades 6 through 12 Don't be fooled by the name—horseshoe crabs are actually more closely related to spiders, scorpions, and ticks than to crabs and other crustaceans. Learn more about this "living fossil" that predates the dinosaurs.
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		Will the Fish Return? How Gear and Greed Emptied Georges Bank Article for grades 9 through 12 Georges Bank was once the richest fishing ground in the North Atlantic, but giant trawlers strip mined vast tracts of the ocean floor, and fish populations plummeted. Can the area recover?
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		Florida's Fragile Reefs: What's Happening to this Underwater World? Article for grades 6 through 12 Investigate reefs in the Florida Keys to see how and why they are dying not just there, but all over the world. Then learn what can be done to save these "rain forests of the sea."
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		Video Gallery: Man Bites Shark Article for grades 9 through 12 Why should sharks be afraid of people? And why should we be concerned about a habitat when we see its shark population decline? Travel with the Mote Marine Lab for a closer look at sharks.
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		Transformation of the Biosphere: Vacuuming the World's Oceans Exhibition Materials for grades 6 through 12 Larger and larger catches of fish may be good for commercial fishing operations, but they're not good for the world. Find out which regions and species are at the greatest risk.
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		How Seafood Lovers Can Help: An Audubon Guide to Eating Smart Article for grades 9 through 12 If you love seafood and the environment, then don't miss this handbook to "eating green" from the Audubon Guide to Seafood. Then, dine with peace of mind!
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