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The links below include resources for students interested in learning more about reefs as well as lesson plans and other useful information for educators. Learn About Coral ReefsProtect Coral Reefs: Learn More. Coral reefs are some of the oldest and most diverse ecosystems on the planet. They have survived millions of years of natural disturbances, but today they are also threatened by many human activities. Learn how healthy coral reefs are valuable to the people, fish, plants, and animals that depend on them. Help protect our coral reefs by learning more about them. Things You Can Do to Protect Coral Reefs. Even if you don't live near a coral reef you can help protect reefs in the U.S. and around the world. Cape Flattery Grounding Restoration. The Coral Reef Conservation Program participates in coral reef restoration projects following events such as ship groundings. Learn about the Cape Flattery restoration project through an outreach video. Links to More Information about Coral Reefs. Links to other useful sources of information about coral reefs. Other NOAA Coral Reef Web ResourcesNOAA Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) Regional Portal.The Portal provides regional access to CRCP data and information, based on the regions defined in the State of Coral Reef Ecosystems of the United States and Pacific Freely Associated States: 2005 report. NOAA Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) Essays. Coral reefs are complex, biologically diverse ecosystems. Countless studies, books and papers have been devoted to exploring and understanding the nature of these unique marine environments. These essays discuss some of the most important aspects of coral reefs. NOAA Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS) Online Coral Reef Glossary. The glossary provides definitions of many technical and scientific terms and acronyms related to coral reefs. Photographs and images supplement many of the definitions. NOAA 200th: Coral Reef Conservation Essays. NOAA's 200th Celebration in 2007 highlighted the rich history of science, service, and stewardship provided to the American public by NOAA and its predecessors. A series of essays written for the Celebration explore the Foundations and Visions of coral reef conservation by NOAA. NOAA 200th: Coral Reef Conservation Feature Stories. NOAA's 200th Celebration in 2007 highlighted the rich history of science, service, and stewardship provided to the American public by NOAA and its predecessors. Two feature articles written for the Celebration explore Technology and the Study of Coral Reefs and Protecting Coral from Oil Spills and Other Hazards. NOAA Coral Kingdom Photo Library. The NOAA Photo Library includes high-resolution images of fish, invertebrates and scuba divers from Caribbean, Pacific and Red Sea coral reefs. Coral Reef: A Guided Tour. This tour provides a basic overview of coral reefs, some of the threats they face, and some of the ways people can restore reefs that have been damaged.
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve: NOAAs Coral Health and Monitoring Program: Frequently Asked Questions. To help answer a variety of questions related to coral reefs and the Coral Health and Monitoring Program, the Programs Web site includes an extensive listing of Frequently Asked Questions. (top)
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