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1. Chesapeake Bay Program

   Learn about the ongoing efforts to restore the living resources of the Chesapeake Bay, the largest estuary in the United States. Study the various animals and plants that call it their home.

   http://www.chesapeakebay.net/

   
   

2. Estuaries and Your Coastal Watershed

   Read all about these partially enclosed bodies of water that are formed where fresh water bodies mixes with salt water from the sea. Find out what the EPA is doing to protect estuaries, and see what you can do to help.

   http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/factsheets/fact5.html

   
   

3. Estuary

   Find out more about where rivers meet the sea and about the animals and plants that live in an estuary.

   http://www.gma.org/katahdin/estuary.html

   
   

4. Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.

   This Florida institute explores the Indian River Lagoon, a major estuary, and the sea to discover new and innovative ways to meet the needs of people. Check out their gallery for current online exhibits!

   http://www.hboi.edu/

   
   

5. Katahdin to the Sea

   Learn about different bodies of water in Maine, from streams, ponds, and bogs to estuaries, aquifers, tide pools, and even the Gulf of Maine.

   http://www.gma.org/katahdin/

   
   

6. Mobile Bay National Estuary Program

   Learn the basics about estuaries, check out the EcoKids section, and learn about distinct habitats like wetlands, beaches and dunes, oyster reefs, and more.

   http://www.mobilebaynep.com/

   
   

7. North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve (NCNERR)

   Learn about the millions of acres of estuaries in North Carolina. Includes photos, an estuary cam, and a long Real Player video all about these gems of nature.

   http://www.ncnerr.org/

   
   

8. Office of Water: National Estuary Program

   See photos and learn from this EPA program that identifies, restores, and protects nationally significant estuaries of the United States. Also in Spanish.

   http://www.epa.gov/owow/estuaries/

   
   

9. RiverVenture

   Go on a virtual "float-trip" across South Carolina, and get the story of this state's cultural and natural landscape.

   http://www.riverventure.org/

   
   

10. Texas State Aquarium's Kid's Page

    Get cool facts about estuaries and the animals and plants that live there. Includes some fun activities for you to try at home.

    http://www.aquariumteacher.com/kids.html

    
    

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