Smithsonian Education presents Contrasts in Blue: Life on the Caribbean Coral Reef and the Rocky Coast of Maine. Teachers can download this comprehensive teaching package in which students explore two marine ecosystems, the coral reefs...

A comprehensive look at coral reefs, this article shares information about coral reefs and the conservation initiatives that are in effect.

This article describes how climate change is impacting coral reefs around the world. Includes many photographs of coral reefs.

Learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Find out about plants, animals, adaptations, and conservation efforts.

Explore the food web in a coral reef with these illustration. Identify the consumers, producers, and decomposers that are located within this ecosystem. Site includes illustration exploring the different food chains as well as questions...

Students will learn surveying methods for an ecosystem through a short video. The video focuses on exploring the number and types of fish and the health of the coral reef ecosystem. Site includes a lesson plan and activity worksheet.

This lesson takes students on a virtual field trip to the coral reefs of Palau where they will explore amazing underwater cities found near a remote network of islands in the Pacific Ocean. Learn all about an ecosystem of symbiosis....

How is a coral reef constructed? How do coral polyps eat? What do corals need to survive? These are just a sampling of the many questions answered on this informative site. This site provides an easily understood primer on coral reefs.

A lab experiment in a series of experiments that investigates coral. During this lab, students will experience coral reefs by watching the IMAX film Coral Reef Adventure. After watching the movie, students will examine coral and its...

Resource presents 25 things you can do to save coral reefs.

Detailed instructions, with photographs for every step, for how to build a coral reef diorama.

Article describing damage caused to coral reefs in the Caribbean after an extended period of extreme heat in 2005 that raised the ocean temperature in that area. The potential, devastating consequences to humans of coral reef destruction...

This effective site provides interesting information on the third largest coral reef system in the world. Physical requirements needed for coral reefs to survive are included in this site. Growth and Reproduction, coral reef types, and...

Article discussing what a coral reef is, different types, reef biodiversity, and threats to their survival.

Read about and view pictures of coral reefs. Then make a cake model of a coral reef and eat your way to a better understanding of life around these marine environments.

Coral reefs, home to many vibrant plants and animals, are suffering from the affects of climate change and the increase of acid in ocean waters. Delve into the benefits and concerns of these beautiful ecosystems.

Dive in and explore what makes this beautiful world so fragile. In this Web feature, from the PBS series "Evolution," discover how coevolution has shaped the ecological relationships among reef creatures.

Learn about corals and the importance of coral reefs to ocean ecosystems. Find out how reefs are created, what threats they face, and what kinds of conservation tactics are being used to protect and preserve them.

Water pollution, sedimentation, coastal development, destructive fishing practices, are but a few of the threats to coral reefs addressed on this thorough site.

This entry identifies the defining characteristics of coral reefs.

By turning over this interactive OLogy card, you will find fast facts, questions and answers, and similar bite-size pieces of information designed to help you learn about coral reefs.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about coral reefs and some of the sea creatures that call them home. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about some of the animals that live in a coral reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

Learn about the plants, animals and sea life that inhabit coral reefs by completing the five activities. Explore reefs further by clicking on one of the numerous links provided.