NOAA
Noaa: Ocean Explorer: Keeping Watch on Coral Reefs
Students read coral reef tutorials, describe the role of satellites, analyze oceanographic data, and identify actions to reduce threats to these fragile ecosystems. Their goal is to ultimately produce a public education program about...
US Fish and Wildlife Service
United States Coral Reef Task Force
The US Coral Reef Task Force was created to protect and sustain US coral reefs. This website provides general coral reef information as well as updates from the most recent task force meetings.
BBC
Bbc Newsround: Week of 5 5 14: Sediment Could Harm Great Barrier Reef
Learn what scientists are now saying could harm Australia's Great Barrier reef, and how to prevent it.
Other
Bay Area Restoration Council: Randle Reef
Hamilton Harbour is home to the largest and most contaminated site within the Canadian side of the Great Lakes - Randle Reef. The site contains approximately 695,000 cubic meters of sediment contaminated with polycyclic aromatic...
Other
David Attenborough's Great Barrier Reef
Dive into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef and explore the largest living thing on Earth off of the coast of Australia. Virtually take an expedition to study the massive ecosystem and discover the efforts being made to protect it.
World Wide School
World Wide School: Etext of "The Reef"
This site provides the complete etext for Edith Wharton's story, "The Reef."
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Lab 3: Building a Reef
Students learn how corals grow and reproduce in this lab about the life cycle of corals. During this lab, students will model reef formation. This lab is part of a series of experiments that investigate coral.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Snorkeling Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction
Take a tour of the Great Barrier Reef with Tim and help him out with all his subtraction!
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Multiplication and Division
Go turtle diving with Wendy in the Great Barrier Reef and learn all about multiplication and subtraction!
Other
No, the Great Barrier Reef Is Not Dead, but It Is Very, Very Sick
There are conflicting reports floating around about the health of the Great Barrier Reef. This is the newest report referring to the condition as being like a person on life support.
Other
Milwaukee Public Museum: The Virtual Silurian Reef
A virtual tour of a Silurian reef. Includes information on geologic principles, the geologic time scale, and the Silurian period. Explores Silurian reefs and reef organisms.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Grey Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Amblyrhynchos)
This animal encyclopedia entry identifies the defining characteristics of the Carcharihinus Ambylyrhynochos, more commonly known as the Grey Reef Shark.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Conserving Our Spectacular, Vulnerable Coral Reefs
How do coral reef conservationists balance the environmental needs of the reefs with locals who need the reefs to survive? Joshua Drew draws on the islands of Fiji and their exemplary system of protection, called "connectivity," which...
Read Works
Read Works: Reef Rescue
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text efforts being made to preserve Australia's Great Barrier Reef. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Read Works
Read Works: Reef Building
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about wildlife workers who are building artificial reefs to provide food and shelter for sea life. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Reef
A learning module that begins with "The Reef" by Samuel Scoville, Jr., accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher and...
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium: Blacktip Reef Shark
Use this comprehensive animal guide to learn the scientific name and discover the habitat, diet, reproduction, physical, and unique characteristics of the Blacktip Reef Shark.
California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences: Philippine Coral Reef
Get a diver's perspective of the Academy's Philippine Coral Reef tank, the world's deepest living coral reef display. At 25 feet deep, the tank holds 212,000 gallons of water and houses over 2,000 colorful reef fishes.
Australian Museum
Great Barrier Reef
A short description of the Great Barrier Reef of Australia. Included are pictures and a map. Learn what makes up a coral reef and the two different types.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Ancient Coral Reefs
The Canadian Museum of Nature provides characteristics and ancient history of global coral reefs.
Indiana University
Indiana University Bloomington: Geo Notes: Indiana's Reef Rocks [Pdf]
Describes the reef rocks of Indiana, how they developed, and their economic importance for their natural resources.
Australian Museum
Australian Museum: Beyond the Reef: Plankton
The Australian Museum explores the many different types of plankton in the Great Barrier Reef and the surrounding Bluewater Zone. Learn information on phytoplankton, zooplankton, holoplankton, and meroplankton.
Google
Google Maps: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
With these vibrant and stunning photos, you don't have to be a scuba diver-or even know how to swim-to explore and experience the Great Barrier Reef.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Great Barrier Reef: Subtraction
Lana lives near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Help her count the animals in and around the reef.
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