Coral reefs are being destructed due to warming water temperatures and acidic oceans. Find resources on how and why this is happening and what, if anything, can be done about it.
Coral Reef Destruction
Coral Reef Destruction,
Destination-Scuba.com,
Combination of text and photos.
http://www.destination-scuba.com/Coral-reef-destru...
Crown-of-thorns Starfish
Crown-of-thorns Starfish,
Oceana.org,
The Crown-of-thorns Starfish is a sea star named for the spines that cover its body and arms. These spines are somewhat flexible in life and are used for lo
http://oceana.org/marine-life/corals-and-other-inv...
Deadly Sponges Snuffing-Out Coral ColoniesDeadly Sponges Snuffing-Out Coral Colonies,
April 28, 2015,
By Jennifer Viegas,
Discovery News,
"Sponges are using toxins, mucus, shading and smothering to kill and then take over coral colonies
https://www.seeker.com/deadly-sponges-snuffing-out...
Human sewage kills imperiled coral: studyHuman sewage kills imperiled coral: study,
August 17, 2011,
Provided by University of Georgia,
Physorg.com,
Article with images; click to enlarge.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-08-human-sewage-i...
Killer Seaweed Threatens CoralsKiller Seaweed Threatens Corals
May 12, 2010,
By Jeanna Bryner,
LiveScience.com
Article with photo.
http://www.livescience.com/8250-killer-seaweed-thr...
We can fix the Great Barrier Reef
We can fix the Great Barrier Reef,
April 6, 2015,
ARC Centre of Excellence in Coral Reef Studies,
Science Daily,
Leading coral reef scientists say Australia could restore the Great Barrier Ree
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/15040...
Welcome to the Coral Reef
Welcome to the Coral Reef
Harcourt School
Grade 1.
Explore an underwater habitat!
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/coral_1/ind...