Our Earth Page 2008









The information on this page mostly
all has to do with water.
Care for our water is a very important step
in helping to care for the planet.

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The Oceans & Air Pollution
Information on the effects of
air pollution on our oceans.

For some facts about the impact
of oil spills, click on the link
"Threats to Phytoplankton"
while reading this page to learn
more about algae blooms
and dead zones.



Water Pollution
Did you know that our waterways
contain pollution from pharmaceuticals?
Learn more about this and what you
can do to try to help.



Protect Your Coast from Water Pollution
A homeowner's guide ... things you can
do at home to keep waterways clean.



The oceans play an important role in
maintaining the earth's balance ...
these pages help explain:

Understanding Greenhouse Gases

Global Warming

The Greenhouse Effect




Wetland Ecosystems of North America
What's the difference between a marsh,
a bog, a swamp, and a saltmarsh?
Nice descriptions here at the website
of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.



How the First Earth Day Came About
The founder of Earth Day
describes how it came about





Pages for the junior biologist ...


What's it like where you live?
Biomes of the world ...
freshwater and marine ecosystems are
explored in this wonderful educational
website presented by the
Missouri Botanical Gardens




Ocean Facts ... did you know?
An assortment of ocean-oriented facts



Help Keep Our Oceans Clean




Make a Fish
Teaches young children
basics of a fish


































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