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Coral reef ecosystems | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.. SEA TO SKY: EDUCATION RESOURCE DATABASE Keep exploring! Find even more resources on coral reef ecosystems in our searchable resource database. Coral reefs are some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. Coral polyps, the animals primarily responsible for building reefs, can take many forms: large reef building colonies, graceful flowing fans, and even small, solitary organisms. Thousands of species of corals have been discovered; some live in warm, shallow, tropical seas and others in the cold, dark depths of the ocean. School in great numbers at Rapture Reef, French Frigate Shoals, Papahānaumokuākea Nationa

Focus areas: Education Topics: coral coral reefs marine life education Share: Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share by email Print Keep exploring Find even more resources on coral reef ecosystems in our searchable resource database. Sanctuaries resource collection: Coral reef ecosystems Lesson plans & activities Sanctuaries 360° virtual reality lesson plans (MS) Data in the Classroom: Coral bleaching Coral reef ecosystems resources from NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ES, MS, HS) EarthLab: Corals unit offsite link A reef of your own (HS) Coral cores: Ocean timelines (ES, MS, HS)

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