General Search

We provide a search box on every page of the website in order to give you access to the search function whenever you need it.  Searching for content is as simple as typing in what you are looking for and clicking the Search button. 

This search will display everything within this portal that meets your search criteria.  It will return links, documents, photos, etc.

Advanced Search

Sometimes, you want to refine your search.  This is when the Advanced Search option becomes key.  You can get to the Advanced Search function by either performing a General Search with the standard search box or you can click the Advanced Search link below the General Search box.  After you've done your General Search and are presented with your results, you will see a link to the Advanced Search.  By clicking this link, you are taken to our Advanced Search for Content page where you can be much more specific with your search query. 

Here, you can filter based on Search Text, Title, Keywords associated with content, within the Description of a content item, when published, or even on item type.

Advanced Search Example

For example, if you want to only search our monthly Articles and filter out all other content like Reefs in the News links, photos, etc, using the Advanced Search form enter your search text into the search box, click the Select All/None box, and then click the Document checkbox.  You will then see your results.

By leveraging the Advanced Search form, you can really refine your search results.