Digital Learning Commons: Ecosystems: Coral Reef

Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary

Ecoscenario: Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
A detailed overview of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary ecoscenario from Fossweb.
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Official Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary
Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary on the Florida Department of Environmental Protection website.

Ecoregions: Coral Reef
A detailed overview of the coral reef ecoregion from Fossweb.
Coral Reef
An overview of coral reefs from Kids Do Ecology by the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Coral Reefs
A nice overview of the coral reef biome from Wild Classroom.
The marine biome
An overview of marine biomes, including oceans, coral reefs, and estuaries from the University of California at Berkeley.
Marine Science and Ecosystems: Coral Reef
An introduction to coral reefs from Oceana.org.
Ocean Habitat
An overview of ocean habitats, including coral reefs and kelp forests, with pictures, from National Geographic Kids.

Coral Reef: A City That Never Sleeps by Mary M. Cerullo
Call Number: 574.9 CER
Exceptional photographs highlight the account of coral reefs and the life they support.
Coral Reef Ecosystems by Tammy Gagne
Call Number: 577.7 GAG
This title will introduce readers to coral reef ecosystems, the plants and animals that thrive there, its climate, its food web, any threats to it, and conservation efforts. Readers will also learn about the most well known coral reefs and their unique characteristics.
Science Comics: Coral Reefs by Maris Wicks
Call Number: 577.7 WIC
In Coral Reefs, we learn all about these tiny, adorable sea animals! This absorbing look at ocean science covers the biology of coral reefs as well as their ecological importance. Non-fiction comics genius Maris Wicks brings to bear her signature combination of hardcore cuteness and in-depth science.