Cool Links

Bat Facts

What you need to know about bats, because they are on the decline in the USA and this is really bad news.

• http://www.batrescue.org/batfacts/batfacts.html
• http://e360.yale.edu/content/feature.msp?id=2228

Whales

• The Whale Club
  A Website for Marine Mammal Enthusiasts of all ages. The WhaleClub website serves to increase awareness towards marine mammals and the oceans they live in.
• Orca Homepage
• Strategies for Marine Mammal Science Careers

Dolphins

• Dolphin Institute

Sharks

• Fiona’s Shark Links Galore
  An excellent, comprehensive list of links to other sites, including scientific, literary and educational spots on the web. Good for a few chuckles also.

• Real Cooooool Shark Stuff

SCUBA Diving around the world

• National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI)
• Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI)

Drug & Alcohol Abuse

• American Council for Drug Education
• Home Drug Testing Kits & Information
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Teen Challenge Worldwide
• Weimar Institute
  Help with drug abuse, diet & health.

Teen Suicide

• Light for Life Foundation of America
  Our mission is to save lives through the use of the Yellow Ribbon Program to eliminate youth suicide.

Teen Violence

• Gang War
  An overview of the history and identification of street gangs. Warning signs and tips for parents and educators, recommended books to read, must-see videos, worthy ways to get involved, and available resource material.

• International Drug Education Association (I.D.E.A.)
  Dedicated to breaking the cycles of addiction, violent crime, and suffering.

Careers in Marine Sciences

• University of New England
  The Marine Biology major is designed to provide students with a solid science foundation upon which to build their marine specialty courses. The University of New England is located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Saco River, where there are numerous marine, estuarine, and fresh water habitats to study. The program is flexible in that students are encouraged to explore all facets of Marine Biology through courses and internships emphasizing “hands-on” experiences.

• Lots of Careers in the Marine World

Careers in Underwater Cinematography

• Brooks Institute of Photography

Understanding the Impact of Television

• National Institute on Media and the Family
  ARE THE MEDIA RAISING OUR KIDS? Our children face a lot of challenges: sexual choices, violence and disrespect. The media plays a powerful role. We can take action to better manage the messages our kids receive.

Misc. Links

• NoMeat.com
  All machines run better on clean fuel. I highly endorse a vegetarian lifestyle and would like to introduce NoMeat.com