FKCC Library Marine Science

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55173979356615976052011-07-07T16:31:23.985-07:00FKCC Library Marine ScienceThis research guide lists selected electronic resources in marine science research. Electronic resources include databases, e-journals, as well as Internet resources. Some electronic resources are freely available to all patrons. However, to access the FKCC e-books & databases, you will need to enter your student/staff ID and PIN.FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.comBlogger131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-37061174529955513402011-06-10T08:43:00.000-07:002011-06-10T08:43:20.029-07:00Blog No Longer Active - Please See Our Subject Course Guide for Marine Science

If you are interested in additional resources for Marine Science, please see our subject course guide here. We will no longer be adding posts to this blog.

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-33057848048283758972009-10-17T11:37:00.001-07:002009-10-21T10:47:19.212-07:00

New Marine Science GuideThis guide is no longer current, please visit our new marine science guide by clicking here. Thank you.

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-78246947472866555672009-08-07T08:03:00.000-07:002009-08-07T08:04:13.675-07:00Coral Bleaching Likely In Caribbean

ScienceDaily (July 27, 2009) — Scientists from NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch Program say conditions are favorable for significant coral bleaching and infectious coral disease outbreaks in the Caribbean, especially in the Lesser Antilles. The forecast is based on the July NOAA Coral Reef Watch outlook, which expects continued high water temperatures through October 2009.Full Story

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-87417155876649374022009-07-29T05:50:00.000-07:002009-07-29T05:51:19.562-07:00Library Survey

The FKCC Library would like to make computer and internet use more user friendly for residents of Monroe County. We have a survey to help us with this. It should take only 2-5 minutes of your time. The survey is available online from the Library’s home page at http://library.fkcc.edu or a print version is available in the Library. Thank you for your help!Library Staff

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-12537554721097517902009-06-17T09:06:00.000-07:002009-06-24T09:08:38.558-07:00Major report from the Florida Reef Resilience Program

Initial Estimates of the Ecological and Economic Consequences of Sea Level Rise on the Florida Keys through the Year 2100PUBLISHED BY CHRIS BERGH, June 16, 2009The Nature ConservancyFlorida Reef Resilience Program

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-87051563841119177102009-06-16T18:54:00.000-07:002009-06-17T16:00:36.064-07:00Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States

From United States Global Change Research Program"This web page will introduce and lead you through the content of the most comprehensive and authoritative report of its kind. The report summarizes the science and the impacts of climate change on the United States, now and in the future. It focuses on climate change impacts in different regions of the U.S. and on various aspects of society and

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-80711515709813695252009-06-08T05:53:00.000-07:002009-06-09T06:49:20.858-07:00Ocean Week

Ocean Week - there are many events taking place this week to celebrate and inform people about the important role of oceans in our lives. World Oceans Day is June 8th, however, educational activities are taking place all week long.Check out these websites for more information:Captial Hill Ocean WeekNational Marine Sanctuary FoundationThe Ocean Project.orgSanctuary Friends Foundation

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-85991987205380757442009-05-27T05:58:00.000-07:002009-05-27T18:34:05.759-07:00Sinking of the Vandenberg!

Videos available at http://fla-keys.com/ The Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg was successfully sunk Wednesday morning about seven miles south of Key West in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. (All aerial photos by Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau)

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-36975903976162286972009-05-16T12:19:00.000-07:002009-05-16T12:23:37.323-07:00Most Extensive Genetic Resource For Reef-building Coral Created

ScienceDaily (May 15, 2009) — A nearly complete collection of genes for a species of reef-building coral has been assembled by a team led by biologists from The University of Texas at Austin.The scientists will use the genetic data to understand natural variations in corals from around the world and how they respond, at the genetic level, to rising water temperatures."One of the most important

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-12214360524528870812009-05-16T12:16:00.000-07:002009-05-16T12:18:04.319-07:00Rules Proposed To Save The World's Coral Reefs

ScienceDaily (May 12, 2009) — An international team of scientists has proposed a set of basic rules to help save the world’s imperiled coral reefs from ultimate destruction.Their proposal is being unveiled at the World Ocean Conference 2009 in Manado, Indonesia, where leaders of six regional governments plus Australia and the United States are meeting to declare the largest-ever marine reserve in

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-73916050765834425842009-05-07T15:57:00.000-07:002009-05-07T16:00:03.125-07:00Basking Sharks: Disappearing Act Of World's Second Largest Fish Explained

ScienceDaily (May 7, 2009)"Researchers have discovered where basking sharks – the world's second largest fish – hide out for half of every year, according to a report published online on May 7th in Current Biology. The discovery revises scientists' understanding of the iconic species and highlights just how little we still know about even the largest of marine animals, the researchers said."While

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-84321194023154415002009-05-01T09:51:00.000-07:002009-06-17T16:05:27.978-07:00

Associations/OganizationsCommunication Partnership for Science and the Sea (COMPASS) EarthPortal.orgMarine Genomics Project Mote Marine LaboratoryNational Marine Educators Association (NMEA) The Institute for Ocean Conservation Science ReefBase / WorldFishShark TrustDatabasesAlgaeBaseFlorida Environments Online (FEOL)National Marine Sanctuaries Media Library(video & still images)National Sea

FKCC Librarynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5517397935661597605.post-65124094021999717342009-03-06T07:25:00.000-08:002009-03-06T07:41:27.070-08:00Hot Topics

Miami Herald - March 6, 2009 Miami HeraldFLORIDA KEYS - Keys reef map to unlock mystery of the deepBY CAMMY CLARKLOOE KEY -- Equipped with floating GPS units, side scan sonar and waterproof paper, college students dove 25 feet down into an underwater classroom with a pioneering assignment: create a three-dimensional, interactive map of a reef.When completed, the map will show both the contour and

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