Mr. Ward :

I have searched the web far and wide for biology and ecology websites for my students. I will continue to update my links to these sites as I find them.

If you need specific information on wildlife in our state here are a few worthwhile sites:

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy Protecting NJ
New Jersey Division of Fish & Wildlife Caring for our wildlife
New Jersey Pinelands Commission Protects the fragile New Jersey Pine Barrens

Our Federal government has hundreds of websites but here are some good science related sites:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA
United States Fish and Wildlife Service In charge of our nation's fish
Patuxent Wildlife Research Center dedicated to conservation of our nation's biological resources
National Wildlife Refuge System learn about some of our most protected natural areas in the USA

Visit the homepages for these Universities and learn about their biology programs:

University of Connecticut Home of the Huskies
University of Rhode Island Go Rhody!!!

Their are many websites devoted to preserving the Earth and her inhabitants. Here are a few of my favorite sites:

American Fisheries Society An organization that brings together our nations fisheries biologists
New Jersey Audobon Society Promotes environmental awareness in New Jersey
Know Your Watershed Providing information on our important watersheds
Nature Conservancy An organization whose mission is to preserve biodiversity
Endangered Species Interested in finding information on endangered species in NJ?

Visit the websites below for information on vernal pools and conservation efforts to save them:

Vernal pools of New England URI is spreading the word on pond-breeding amphibians
The New Jersey ENSP needs our help to locate vernal pools across the state

Visit the websites below for general scientific information:

Science Made Simple need to convert english units to metric units and vice versa?
My Food Buddy will help you find a nutritious way of life!
Fat Calories how many fat calories did that fast food burger or salad have?
Maschios Nutrition Guide how many calories did you eat a lunch?
Periodic Chart of the elements and everything you need to know about each one
Inherited disorders can be found on this page which lists causes and treatments.
DNA Workshop will help you visualize replication and protein synthesis in cells.
Periodic Table Live another great resource to learn the periodic table of the elements.
Karyotyping practice putting together chromosome pairs.
Statistics need to calculate standard deviation? mean? here it is

Visit the websites below to prepare for the NJ Science Olympiad

Test your knowledge of Astronomy with this webiste developed by Tufts University.
Resources! Do you need resources! Here they are.
This resource website is loaded with info for both MS and HS events.
A resource for remote sensing enthusiasts.
The test exchange are for the ever popular study events.
This site is for students only! NO PARENTS ALLOWED
Check out the lastest from the New Jersey Chapter of Science Olympiad
It all starts and ends here with the National Science Olympiad Organization. Great resources for all!