 | - Beyond Discovery, The Ozone Depletion Phenomenon - - Article describes how basic research has led to answers on what stratospheric ozone is, its role is in Earth's atmosphere and the devastating consequences of its depletion. Adapted from an account by Dr. F. Sherwood Rowland.
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 | - CIESIN Thematic Guide on Ozone Depletion - - Overview of key concepts related to stratospheric ozone depletion, including the role of chlorofluorocarbons, health effects from increased exposure to UV-B radiation, environmental effects, and policies and responses.
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 | - Environmental Effects of Ozone Depletion - - Report of 1998 United Nations Environment Programme Assessment Pane, covering changes in ultraviolet radiation, effects on human and animal health, effects on terrestrial ecosystems, effects on aquatic ecosystems, effects on biogeochemical cycles, effects on air quality, and effects on materials.
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 | - Öko-Recherche - - Analyses of material flows of chemicals in the environment, including chemicals damaging the ozone layer.
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 | - The Ozone Hole Tour - - An overview of the ozone layer and the development of the ozone hole over the Antarctic hosted by the Centre of Atmospheric Science, University of Cambridge.
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 | - Ozone Layer - - Information from Wikipedia on this layer in the lower portion of the stratosphere, from approximately 10 km to 50 km above Earth's surface, which contains a relatively high proportion of ozone.
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 | - Ozone UK, Europe and Global. - - Ozone TOVS TOMS and GOME data. Unique NW Euro Maps and graphics. Calculated global and UK averages using GRIB data. Links to Ozone, Weather and Climate.
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 | - SEDAC: Stratospheric Ozone and Human Health Project - - Data and resources in the areas of ultraviolet (UV) radiation, ozone, and human health impacts of UV exposure. UV radiation is known to be a significant risk factor for skin cancers, eye cataracts, and immune system suppression.
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 | - Stratospheric Ozone - - This Environment Canada site deals with issues, programs and other aspects having to do with stratospheric ozone.
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 | - Stratospheric Ozone Monitoring and Research in NOAA - - Provides a comprehensive technical primer on the ozone layer and its depletion, as well as access to real-time and historical monitoring data, descriptions of instruments used to detect ozone, and related information and links.
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 | - Third European Stratospheric Experiment on Ozone (THESEO) - - THESEO is taking place during 1998 and 1999. The main aim is to improve our understanding of the causes of ozone depletion over Europe and other mid-latitude regions, where the ozone layer has been progressively depleted for the last 20-30 years.
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 | - UNEP OzonAction Programme - - A global clearinghouse service and Regional Networks of NOUs that promote the exchange of information, experience and know-how required to meet commitments under the Montreal Protocol.
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 | - USDA UVB Radiation Monitoring Program - - Collects information on geographical distribution and temporal trends of UVB (ultraviolet -B) radiation in the US, in order to assess potential impacts of increasing ultraviolet radiation levels on agricultural crops and forests.
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 | - Worrest, Robert C. - - About the Director of the US Global Change Research Information Office (GCRIO) and Associate Director for CIESIN Washington Operations, and his publications on the effects of stratospheric ozone depletion on the biosphere.
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