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Resources

Books

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• Anderson, N.D., & Stubbs, H.S. (2000). Algae: A Sourcebook for Teaching about Harmful Algal Blooms. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
  
  
• Anderson, O.R., & Druger, M. (Eds.). (2000). Explore the World Using Protozoa. Arlington, VA: NSTA Press.
  
  
• Breidahl, H. (2001). Diminutive Drifters: microscopic aquatic life. Broomall, PA: Chelsea House Publishers. (Note: no longer in print)
  
  
• Cerullo, M. (2000). Sea Soup: Phytoplankton. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.
  
  
• Cerullo, M. (2001). Sea Soup: Zooplankton. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.
  
  
• Horner, R. (2002). A Taxonomic Guide to Some Common Marine Phytoplankton. Bristol, England: Biopress Limited.
  
  
• Johnson, W.S., & Allen, D.M. (2005). Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts: A Guide to Their Identification and Ecology. Baltimore, MA: The John Hopkins University Press.
  
  
• Lavin, C., & Franco Feeney, B. (2003). Amoeba Hop. Congers, NY: Puddle Jump Press.
  
  
• Smith, D.L., & Johnson, K.B. (1996). A Guide to Marine Coastal Plankton and Marine Invertebrate Larvae. Dubuque, IA: Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company.
  
  
• Stevens, B.T. (1999). Sea Soup Teacher's Guide: Discovery the Watery World Phytoplankton & Zooplankton. Gardiner, ME: Tilbury House Publishers.
  
  
• Tomas, C. (Ed.). (1997). Identifying Marine Phytoplankton. San Diego, CA: Academic Press.
  
  
• van den Hoek, C., Mann, D. G., & Jahns, H. M. (1995). Algae : An introduction to phycology. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press.
  
  

CDs

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• Phytopia: Discovery of the Marine Ecosystem. Bigelow Laboratories.
  Summary: An educational CD-ROM developed by Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, University of New England, and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. This resource promotes interaction with multimedia tools that enable users to discover why the marine ecosystem is critical to human existence. This product provides a window to the fascinating world of the oceans' microscopic life which, before Phytopia, only scientists saw. The CD is cost-free.

Videos

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• The Biology of Algae by Biomedia Associates: ISBN: 1-930527-13-6 BO106
  Summary: The term algae is a catch all for several evolutionary lines of photosynthetic organisms: dinoflagellates: red algae (plastids with chlorophyll A); diatoms, yellow-brown algae and brown algae (chlorophylls A and C); and green algae (chlorophylls A and B). This program explores the diversity, structure, ecological roles and modern classification of these vital primary producers. ©2004 18 minutes.
  
  
• Nature Out of Balance: by UNC-TV Publication #UNC-SG-99-07 Price: $10.00
  Summary: Contains two video segments produced by UNC-TV for the "IQ" series. The documentary covers the types of harmful algal blooms, including Pfiesteria, and their effects on coastal and estuarine waters and on human health. An educational guide outlines major concepts and offers additional resources. 24 min; 28 min Order From: NC Seagrant