Coral Reef Links
Elementary and Middle School Students
“Time
for Kids” summarizes the threats to coral reef ecosystems.
National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration suggests 25 things to do to
save coral reefs.
The Enchanted
Learning website has excellent information about the species that are found
on coral reefs.
For beautiful, printable
coral reef posters go to NOAA
or Monterey
Bay Aquarium.
Coral Reef Adventure Fun Zone has
engaging games that stimulate learning.
Junior and Senior High School Students
“Alarm
sounded for Caribbean coral,” is a brief, BBC article on current concerns
for the health of
Wikipedia says, “Corals are marine animals of the class Anthozoa, which also includes the sea anemones.” Additional information about corals can be
obtained by clicking here.
Beautiful pictures and
great information about corals are available on Genny Anderson’s Marine
Science website.
Enjoy a slide show
describing coral
reef ecosystems and the food webs. Great
for beginners!
Coral reefs face a growing
number of threats to their survival. The
Solcomhouse website has
a general overview of corals and the threats they face. Sedimentation is a major threat to coral
reefs; the Global Coral
Reef Alliance summarizes the problem.
Coral bleaching is a condition associated with rising ocean
temperatures. For an explanation of the
problem go to Jason Buchheim’s
website.
National
Geographic has a short video on Coral
Reef Spawning.
National
Public Radio interviewed
scientists at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute about the state
of