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