Earth and Oceanographic Science: Web Sites

An archive of satellite images, aerial photographs, and digital maps recording land-surface phenomena.

The Geological Surveys Database project is a collaborative effort between the American Geosciences Institute and U.S. state geological surveys to help increase the discoverability and use of geological survey publications.

Scroll to find the link to Maine Geological Survey Maps, Publications, and Data.

A good gateway site for oceanographic and climatological data sets and other publications.

An earth history atlas.

900,000 places around the world. Entries include latitude and longitude, place name and type, as well as geographical, historical, and economic information.

The USGS's mission is " The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life."

NOAA's Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) protects coastal and marine resources, mitigates threats, reduces harm, and restores ecological function. The Office provides comprehensive solutions to environmental hazards caused by oil, chemicals, and marine debris