Coral Education Center
Why are Coral Reefs important?
What is Coral?
Threats to Coral Reefs
Coral Reef Biodiversity
Coral Biology
Coral and Algal protist symbiosis
Coral life cycle video
Coral environmental needs
Clear water (in most cases)
Sunlight
Correct temperature range
Habitats for ocean life
Tourism
Wave breaks, storm damage and erosion control
Snapping shrimp (+sounds)
Parrotfish
Coral Reefs around the World
Global change
Pollution
Unsustainable fishing
Ocean Acidification
Climate Change
Coral bleaching
University of Hawaii Research
Rob Toonen and Brian Bowen Lab
Etc.
Ruth Gates Lab