Resource Spotlight The Science of Tsunamis A tsunami is a series of long, high sea waves caused by a disturbance in the water. This disturbance can come about in many ways such as an earthquake, landslide, volcanic eruption, or meteorite. The size of the wave is dependent on the physical features of the coastline and the ocean floor. This short video gives a brief overview of the science behind these deadly waves.
Bridge DATA Series Bridge DATA - The Blue Crab's Chesapeake Journey Determine the areas of the Chesapeake Bay that are being used by blue crabs during different life stages using data from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) trawl survey. 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.