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Handout
US Navy

Office of Naval Research: Coral Reefs

For Students 9th - 10th
Characteristics, location/reef life, humans, and the environment are the topics explored in this competent site. A quick quiz can be found at the end of the text.
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Article
NOAA

Noaa: Fisheries: Coral Reefs and the Endangered Species Act [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a comprehensive petition regarding the legal preservation of coral reefs and learn how the U.S. Endangered Species Act works to protect the reefs. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Activity
Other

The Coral Reef Alliance: What You Can Do

For Students 9th - 10th
Of all coral reefs, 27% have been destroyed or severely damaged. This thorough site provides a wealth of ideas regarding what can be done to preserve coral reefs in the future.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers:city in the Sea: Defending Coral Reefs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Research current threats to coral reefs around the world. Write letters to conservation organizations urging support for coral reef protection.