Introduction:
Welcome divers! You will learn about coral reefs before venturing into the ocean. The dive master requires that you learn all about the reefs before your first dive. Use the data sheet to collect information, then share it with your other dive team members.Task:
Your task is to collect as much information as possible about coral reefs to prepare you for your first dive. Once you have collected the information, use it to create a report, presentation, brochure, or any project given to you by your teacher.Resource Sites:
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| http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/ocean/Coralreef.shtml | This site has good information and is easy to read. |
| http://library.thinkquest.org/J002237/ | A ThinkQuest site created by students in Hawaii about coral reefs. |
| http://www.eparks.org/marine_and_coastal/coral_reefs/ | National Parks Conservation Association page contains facts and links to national parks with coral reefs. |
| http://www.uvi.edu/coral.reefer/index.html | A university site with much information about coral reefs. |
| http://www.oceanoasis.org/fieldguide/cnidaria.html | A site sponsored by the San Diego Natural History museum. |
| http://www.coralrealm.com/introflash.html | This site (CoralRealm) has good information about coral reefs. It is creativily presented |
| http://www.coralrealm.com/introflash.html | The Coralrealm.com site is not too technical |
| http://www.fknms.nos.noaa.gov/ sanctuary_resources/welcome.html#reefs |
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary's information about coral reefs. |
| http://mbgnet.mobot.org/salt/index.htm | Super resource |