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Recommended Website:  Marine Science Institute: Explore The Virtual Bay

http://sfbayvirtualvoyage.com/virtualbay/

This website, sponsored by the Marine Science Institute, provides an animated virtual exploration of the San Francisco Bay.
When you get to the site turn on your speakers to hear sound effects (fog horn, seagulls, sea lions, etc.) and then just click on the animated creatures you see on the screen. A pop-up window opens with a description of the creature, information about its habitat, and what it likes to eat. You may have to wait and watch the screen for 10 minutes or so to see *all* of the creatures here including:

Atlantic Softshell Clam
Bay Mussel
Nudibranch
Red Beard Sponge
Orange Anemone
Spider Crab
Acorn Barnacle
Starry Flounder
Pacific Sardine
Bat Ray
Leathery Sea Squirt
Leopard Shark

After your virtual tour, if you are interested in finding out more about the San Francisco Bay or the Marine Science Institute and its education programs for youth visit:  http://www.cmiregistration.com/user/splash.jxp?org=261

Don't miss the "Teacher Links" on the right side of the screen - there are
all kinds of resources to extend the learning with online lessons and
activities.