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Ocean Bites

OceanBites began as a sister site of AstroBites.org, and now is part of the Bites Sites family of science blog sites, with the common goal of sharing scientific information translated by experts. The specific goal of OceanBites is to make cutting edge research accessible to all by explaining exciting recent literature in all oceanographic and marine biology fields in a way that non-experts can understand. OceanBites also highlights classic research papers, shares features about what it's like to be a grad student in oceanography, and offers commentary about current issues and experiences in research.

Bridge DATA - Diatomaceous Sediments: Ooze Clues

Just as ocean beaches display a variety of sand types, the ocean floor has different sediment types. Sediments can come from land, living organisms, chemical reactions in the water column, and even outer space. When skeletal remains of microscopic organisms make up more than 30% of the sediment, it is called "ooze." In this activity, students will plot the distribution of various oozes using information from sediment maps.

The Bridge's own DATA Series is made up of lesson plans (DATA Tips) on many ocean science topics that explore the world of water using the language of science: mathematics. Learn more about the DATA Series.

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