Currents, upwelling along coasts, thermohaline circulation, pH, water cycle, salinity?

“Base” oceanic conditions

Ocean basics portal for teachers/students: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/pd/oceans_weather_climate/ocean_basics.html   Some links have gone bad, don’t lead anywhere

Web page of Ocean basics FAQ: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/factspage.php?siteName=oceanfacts&cat=Basics

Ocean facts FAQ categories: http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ includes basics, ocean life, economy, technology, health, and more

Interactive game on ocean literacy: http://www8.nos.noaa.gov/oequizx/