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Coral Reefs
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park 
 Extensive material about the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef system in the world, "stretching more than 2,300km along the northeast coast of Australia from the northern tip of Queensland to just north of Bundaberg." Covers tourism and recreation (including snorkeling and fishing), conservation, water quality, fisheries, and more. From the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, "the principal adviser to the [Australian] Commonwealth Government on the care and development of the ... Park." http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au Topics: Regions of the World, Water Last updated Sep 5, 2006 Jeff's Nudibranch Site and Coral Reef Gallery
Information about sea slugs, "probably the most beautiful creatures in the ocean." Site owner Jeffrey N. Jeffords' photographs may convince the skeptical. The site also covers Crinoids (also known as feather stars or comatulids) and anemonefish. The gallery features spectacular underwater photographs (taken in the Philippine Islands) of many other species. Use the search box to find the glossary and search for common and species names. http://divegallery.com/ Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Water Last updated Jun 19, 2003 NOAA's Aquarius: America's Innerspace Station
Information about Aquarius, "an underwater laboratory and home to scientists for missions up to 10 days long" located in the Florida Keys Marine Sanctuary. The site features a virtual tour, diagram of the Aquarius, live Webcam during missions, archive of previous missions, information on coral reefs, and lesson plans for teachers. http://www.uncw.edu/aquarius/ Topics: Geography, Lesson Plans, Water Last updated Jun 18, 2004 NOAA's Coral Reef Information System (CoRIS)
Created to provide public "access to NOAA coral reef information and data products, especially those derived from NOAA's Coral Reef Initiative Program." Site includes information about coral biology and reef ecology, threats to coral reefs, a glossary of coral reef terminology, and reports on the environmental status of U.S. and worldwide reefs. The data are searchable as text and by geographical location. http://coris.noaa.gov/ Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Oct 21, 2009 Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument
Official website for this monument (formerly called the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Coral Reef Ecosystem Reserve) formally established in June 2006 by the Bush Administration. Features a virtual visit (with photos and descriptions of tiny islands, atolls and shoals), maps, and details about scientific research and cultural and maritime heritage. Also includes satellite images, a slide show, a page for children, and updates on activities involving the monument. From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). http://www.hawaiireef.noaa.gov Topics: Water Last updated Jun 20, 2006 The Other Hawai'i: A Journey to the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands With the Hokule'a
Information about a 2004 canoe journey through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands coral reef ecosystem, exploring the "relatively untouched 'kupuna' islands to raise awareness of Hawai'i's native habitats." The site features a map, photos, journal entries, stories, and related material. A special report from the Honolulu Advertiser. http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/specials/hokulea/ Topics: Environment, Geography, Nonfiction by Genre, Outdoor Recreation, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, U.S. Travel, Water Last updated May 27, 2004 Reef Check
This international organization runs an extensive coral reef monitoring program and "works with communities, governments and businesses to scientifically monitor, restore and maintain coral reef health." The organization's Web site provides information about why reefs should be saved, what people can do to help, and how the organization is working through research and educational activities to help conserve reefs. Includes a barometer of global reef conditions. http://www.reefcheck.org Topics: Geography, Water Last updated Mar 16, 2005 Reef Education Network
Excellent site for identifying and classifying reef creatures. Habitats, body structures, characteristics and more are explained. Enhanced with photos, a glossary, a searchable index and a create a notebook feature. Also has a good section on what threatens reefs and solutions to ensure their future. http://www.reef.edu.au Topics: Animals, Biology, Fish, Reptiles, & Amphibians, Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Science, Water Last updated Aug 12, 2000 ReefBase: A Global Information System on Coral Reefs
This site's objective is to "facilitate better understanding of the inter-dependencies between humans and coral reefs, in order to benefit management and conservation efforts." Includes descriptions of coral reef areas throughout the world, information about coral reef fish populations and fisheries, biodiversity data, and monitoring activities. Features interactive maps, a photo gallery, and a searchable database of publications. http://www.reefbase.org/ Topics: Geography, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Water Last updated Feb 22, 2004 |
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