Monitoring Estuaries: Links for Students
How Scientists Monitor the Health of an Estuary: A Tutorial
This series of animations and visualizations explains why scientists monitor estuaries, and what parameters they use to measure water quality and weather patterns in and around estuaries.
This site provides information on the National Estuarine Research Reserve System and how its health is constantly monitored.
San Francisco Bay and Delta
This page compares the San Francisco Bay and Delta area of 1848 with that of 1994. It discusses effects of freshwater flow, effects of contaminates, and wetlands processes.
Solve an Estuary Mystery
Imagine that something is wrong with your local estuary. Be a sleuth and use this page to solve an estuary mystery!
Features: Online Interactivity, Assessment
Tidal Water and Habitat Quality Monitoring
What exactly is being studied when organizations are "monitoring" an estuary like the Chesapeake Bay? Find out why water quality is important.