Coral Awareness
Adults
Welcome to our Adult Resources page! We're excited to offer you a collection of valuable resources aimed at raising awareness and promoting the protection of these vital ecosystems. Explore expert interviews, informative articles, and links to key government websites, all designed to help you and your family understand the importance of coral reefs and how we can all contribute to their conservation. Together, we can make a difference in preserving these underwater treasures for future generations!
Expert Interview
with San Diego Birch Aquarium Coral Expert
Down below are the links to our three-part interview containing a simple and engaging way for everyone to learn about coral reefs. Each section is short and easy to understand, and you can see live coral right there in the video!
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Part One - What are Coral?
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Part Two - Coral and their Algae
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Part Three - What is Coral Bleaching?
Government Websites
to improve our understanding of coral reefs
Did you know that the total economic value of coral reef services for the U.S. is over $3.4 billion each year? Do you know the difference between soft and hard coral? Learn about all this and more with these government websites!
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What Would Happen if There Were No Coral Reefs?
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The Benefits and Economic Impacts of Florida’s Coral Reefs
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Picture Book Recommendations
to engage your little ones
Provide your kids with a source of fun while educating them on the topic of coral reefs! Each website includes many helpful recommendations of picture books that are sure to grab your kids' attention!
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Books About Coral Reefs for Kids!
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Virtual Coral Reef
to experience the adventure
There is no better way to learn more about coral, than to actual feel the experience. This VR allows all ages, to look, grasp, and learn more about coral in their healthy stages and bleached stages, as well!
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