Ponds and lakes can vary in size and have limited plant and animal species; they are divided between three zones according to their distance from shore and depth. Algae, floating plants, insects, fish, and amphibians live in the top zone. What lives in the next zone down? Find out by visiting these websites.
10 Deadliest Lakes on Earth10 Deadliest Lakes on Earth,
Written by Michele Collet,
Scribol staff,
"These lakes may be as beautiful as nature intended, but they hide the fact that they are in fact killers, with deadly secre
http://scribol.com/environment/10-deadliest-lakes-...
12 of the Most Beautiful Lakes in the World12 of the Most Beautiful Lakes in the World,
The World Geography,
Beautiful photos of lakes and their surroundings in Croatia, Canada, China, Slovenia, Austria, Mexico, Italy, and the United State
http://www.theworldgeography.com/2012/03/12-of-mos...
7 Incredible Drowned Churches7 Incredible Drowned Churches,
Written by Michele Collet,
Scribol staff,
Amazing pictures, the result of changing nature's path for dams and reservoirs.
http://scribol.com/anthropology-and-history/7-incr...
A Virtual Pond DipA Virtual Pond Dip,
Microscopy UK,
Interactive activity.
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/index.html...
Disappearing Lake Shows Drought's Extent in New Space Image
Disappearing Lake Shows Drought's Extent in New Space Image,
August 14, 2015,
By Elizabeth Goldbaum, Staff Writer,
Livescience.com.
A lake straddling the California-Oregon border looks like an
http://www.livescience.com/51852-goose-lake-dry-ph...
Discover Canada's Lakes Discover Canada's Lakes,
CyberNatural Software Group,
University of Guelph,
A five part series to help you understand the origin, chemistry, and physical environment of lakes in Canada.
http://www.aquatic.uoguelph.ca/lakes/lakeframes.ht...
EEK! Lakes are Great EEK! Lakes are Great,
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources,
Text and illustration for younger students.
http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/habitat/l...
Extreme Environments: Great Salt Lake
Extreme Environments: Great Salt Lake,
Genetic Science Learning Center,
University of Utah,
Great Salt Lake is teeming with life. The organisms that live in and around Great Salt Lake depend on
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/gsl/
Great Lakes Coast Ecosystems - Tales of the CoastGreat Lakes Coast Ecosystems,
Tales of the Coast,
Explains the different ecosystems surrounding the Great Lakes - beaches, dunes, and wetlands.
http://www.corpscoasts.us/sharing/sc-cegreatlakesc...
Great Salt Lake EcologyGreat Salt Lake Ecology,
Genetic Science Learning Center,
University of Utah,
Get to know our salty neighbor and the creatures that live there; one of the features on the site is an interactive e
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/gsl/
Invasive Species in the Great LakesInvasive Species in the Great Lakes,
Article by Terrie Schultz,
BrightHub.com,
All-text article.
http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-envir...
Lake Erie: The Once Dead Lake Now Struggling to SurviveLake Erie: The Once Dead Lake Now Struggling to Survive,
By Lisa Hossler,
Scribol Staff ,
"Due to years of neglect and over-exploitation, Lake Erie was declared dead in the 1970s. The problem of
http://scribol.com/environment/lake-erie-the-once-...
Lakes - NatureWorksLakes,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Images and comprehensive information on lakes.
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep7c.htm
Lakes and Ponds BiomeLakes and Ponds Biome,
by Rob Nelson,
UntamedScience.com,
Has videos and numerous illustrations on lake zones and lake cycling.
http://www.untamedscience.com/biology/biomes/lakes...
Pond Ecology Pond Ecology,
Posted by brs0725,
October 30, 2007,
YouTube.com,
Video length: 03:10.
http://www.youtube.com/watch...
Ponds - NatureWorksPonds,
Image Credits: Clipart.com,
NatureWorks,
New Hampshire Public Television,
Images and description of ponds and how they differ from lakes and how they are formed.
http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep7b.htm
Russia's Lake Baikal: Preserving a Natural TreasureRussia's Lake Baikal: Preserving a Natural Treasure,
03 JUN 2008: REPORT,
By Peter Thomson,
Yale Environment 360,
Two images (click to enlarge) and text.
http://e360.yale.edu/feature/russias_lake_baikal_p...
The Pond Habitat of the FrogThe Pond Habitat of the Frog,
Zephyrus Interactive Education,
Story about the life of a frog living in a pond; for early elementary.
http://www.zephyrus.co.uk/froghabitat.html
The Problem of Cyanobacteria and Toxic Lakes
The Problem of Cyanobacteria and Toxic Lakes,
By Yvonne McArthur,
Scribol.com,
Learn about the microorganisms that can turn a beautiful lake the color of pea soup and make the water as toxic as
http://scribol.com/environment/the-problem-of-cyan...
Vernal Pond - Camp Naturalist Vernal Pond - Camp Naturalist,
Wood & Western Chorus Frogs Calling,
April 7, 2008,
Please visit the website to view photographs,
http://gocb.wordpress.com/category/vernal-pond/
