The Most Famous of all Wrecks: The Titanic
It was built in Belfast, the largest ship of its kind ever constructed. When it left Southampton on April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic’s New York-bound passengers included some of the wealthiest…
How are Shipwrecks Discovered?
Sometimes, as in the cases of the famous Civil War ironclad USS Monitor off North Carolina, or the USS Bugara, a U.S. Navy submarine that received three battle stars for its service in…
Shipwrecks: The Stuff of Legends
Shipwrecks are the stuff of epic tales and imagination. Some sank in battle, some in transit. They were war machines, whalers and luxury cruise liners. Their doomed crew and passengers…
The Changing Planet, a Changing Arctic
The Arctic is warming twice as fast as anywhere else on Earth, which is already affecting the nearly 4 million people living in the region, the fish and wildlife they…
Science is kid’s play: Online games for school breaks or anytime at all
Do you have kids or students craving online games? Then NOAA’s Planet Arcade is the perfect place for today’s young gamers to experience the world of science through gaming, especially…
