Science Daily
Science Daily: Algal Heat Damage and Coral Bleaching
Article identifies elevated water temperature as a cause of coral bleaching due to loss of photosynthetic ability in symbiotic algae.
Regents of the University of Michigan
Animal Diversity Web: Cnidaria
This site by Animal Diversity Web discusses the different body types and the similar characteristics of the animals in the phylum Cnidaria.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
Take an online tour of the Smithsonian's "Exploring Marine Ecosystems" exhibit. Learn about coral reefs and look behind the scenes as scientists maintain the model ecosystems.
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey Bay Aquarium: Brain Coral
Resource presents extensive information about brain coral, including diet, size, range, relatives, conservation, and cool facts.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Fluorescent Coral
Justin Marshall researches fish and invertebrate color vision, color communication, and visual ecology of coral reefs and other habitats. He photographed this fluorescent coral under fluorescent lighting conditions
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Coral (Anthozoa)
Provides a brief description and images of coral with information on its habit, diet, and status as an endangered species.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Coral Reefs O Logy Card
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.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Gorgonian Fan Coral O Logy Card
Uncover fascinating facts about the gorgonian fan coral by flipping over this interactive OLogy card.
Jewelry Central
Jewelry Central: Gemstones
This commercial site contains general information on various synthetic and natural gemstones and provides links to specific gems.
Read Works
Read Works: A Deep Sea Wonderland
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about scientists who are studying an inactive, underwater volcano in order to find ways to protect the sea creatures living there. A question sheet is available to help students...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Cnidarians
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Cnidarians, in the phylum Cnidaria, include organisms such as the jellyfish and sea anemones. These animals are found in shallow ocean water. Learn more about...
Other
Florida International University: Medina Aquarius Program
The official site for an underwater ocean laboratory located near the Florida Keys. Information about the lab and its work, as well as ocean and coral reef info for teachers and students. Includes photos, lesson plans, and links to other...
Other
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute: Home Page
This page features a taxonomic list of the stony corals(with pictures) observed by the Coral Reef/ Hardbottom Monitoring Project in the Florida Key's National Marine Sanctuary. Site features a toolbar with the latest news in marine...
Tree of Life Project
Tree of Life: Cnidaria (Coelenterata)
TThis site from the University of Arizona has a discussion of Cnidaria and their reproductive cycles and capabilities.
NOAA
Noaa: Coral Reef Watch: Satellite Coral Bleaching Monitoring
This site provides a concise explanation of the bleaching process, its effect on corals, and the causes of bleaching.
Texas A&M University
Ocean World: Coral Reefs
Did you know that coral is actually an animal? This site uncovers information on these sea creatures as well as provides links to other coral reef sites.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Anemone and Coral the Cnidarians
An overview of the Phylum Cnidaria highlights the general characteristics of these strange creatures from the Animal Kingdom.
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries: Elkhorn Coral
This interesting site examines the characteristics, distribution, and threats and concerns related to elkhorn coral.
NOAA
Noaa: Fisheries: Staghorn Coral
Threats and Concerns, characteristics, and distribution are the topics examined in this informative coral site.
Other
Coexploration/life Cycle of Coral
You can see a video clip of the coral life cycle. There are a lot of links to the left of the page.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Under the Deep Blue Sea (Lesson Plan)
Using language and resource skills to explore the ocean and the life within is what this lesson plan from EDSITEment is all about. The lesson is multi-level and resources and academic content standards are available.
Curated OER
Science Kids: Science Images: Coral
A beautiful photo of coral on the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Corals are marine animals that play an important role in the formation of large reef sytems.