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.
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).
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.
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.