Professor Dave Explains
Phylum Cnidaria Part 6: Coral Reefs
We just learned about class Anthozoa, which is the class of Cnidaria that contains all the corals. But there is much more to talk about with corals, as the massive coral reefs that they form act as entire ecosystems unto themselves....
EarthEcho International
Youth in Action: Young Innovators Compete in Ocean Health X Prize
This video features a high school student discussing their involvement in the Ocean Health X Prize competition, their challenges in designing and testing a pH sensor, and the importance of protecting the oceans for our survival. The...
Science360
Coral Reefs -- Changing Planet
Scientists are studying coral reefs around the world to discover the impact that warmer temperatures and increased carbon dioxide may have on the life cycle of corals. Provided by the National Science Foundation & NBC Learn
Getty Images
Underwater Green Cup Coral (Tubestrea micrantha) on coral reef
Coral reefs are the one of earths most complex ecosystems, containing over 800 species of corals and one million animal and plant species. Here we see a deep coral reef consisting of Green Cup Coral (Tubestrea micrantha). Footage taken...
Curated Video
Fishing crisis prompts more sustainable practices
Overfishing and climate change have combined to deplete fish stocks in Cambodia's Koh Rong Archipelago, causing hardship in communities traditionally reliant on fishing.
One organisation is working with local fishermen to develop new...
California Academy of Science
Coral Reefs and Climate Change
Coral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, yet more than 25 percent of marine life lives in coral reefs. A colorful, engaging video describes the health of coral reefs and why the formations matter. The first lesson in a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Challenge: Can You Prove That Diffusion Happens Both Ways?
A video challenging students to create an experiment to show that diffusion can happen both way. Video is part of a module on ocean acidification. [0:33]