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Coral Reef Resource Roundup CD 2008:

Coral Background Materials

The resources listed below provide an introduction and background on a variety of issues that relate to coral reefs and other marine resources.

 

Name Summary Group/Org.
Learn about the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, its coral reefs and unique features, as well as its history and how it is managed. This 28-page guide is an excellent introduction to one of the worldís largest marine protected areas (MPAs).
NOAA
A illustrated guide that teaches users how to identify and differentiate among many coral species.
Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative
Corals Roadmap
(94.4 kb)
A listing of online resources aimed to guide students and educators to various coral topics to explore more in-depth: includes coral biology, deep water coral, images, and maps.
NOAA
Twelve pages of fill-in-the-blanks and a crossword puzzle that teachers can use with students after coral lessons.
NOAA
Coral Tutorial*
(4.19 mb)
A tutorial with over 50 pages that presents an introduction to corals, their life cycle, symbiotic relationship to zooxanthellae, the importance of coral reefs and threats.
* Selected by NSTA science educators
NOAA
CoRIS Glossary
(15.0 mb)
An illustrated list of over 3,000 scientific/ technical terms relating to the marine environment.
Note: Use ìcontrol+Fî when searching within PDF.
NOAA
Deep Sea Corals
(2.01 mb)
An introduction to deep sea corals, their distribution worldwide and also within the U.S.; highlights species, related communities and the many threats they face.
Oceana
Presents deep sea ecosystems, including hydrothermal vents, sea mounts. This booklet covers the threats presented by trawling, pollution and oil extraction.
Oceana
Presents the deep sea floor ecosystem of New England and the mid-Atlantic, including the New England seamount chain, canyons, threats and conservation.
Oceana
Overview of the trawl fisheries in the southeast and gulf regions of the U.S., with emphasis on rock shrimp, royal red shrimp and Calico scallops.
Oceana
Get Involved
(3.20 mb)
A guide to beach and underwater clean ups.
Project AWARE
Presents the collecting of tropical fish for aquaria and the certification process of the Marine Aquarium Council (MAC).
Marine Aquarium Council
This 24-page insert offers information on humpback whales and the diverse coral reef ecosystems found in Hawai`i. Includes a humpback whale migration game and more.
NOAA


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