5 minute lesson
Coral Wonders That Defy Imagination!
Did you know that coral is very important to sustaining ocean life?
Many may know that coral is a living organism, but we tend to think of it more in terms of an inanimate, colorful rock. Yet there is activity and complexity going on just beyond our awareness. Check out this video to get a better idea about the lives of corals.
Why It Matters
Now that we understand more about how coral reefs work and how important they are for marine life, we see how important it is to keep them alive and protected. If coral reefs die off, lots of ocean diversity would fade as well.
Corals are fascinating, there are so many different varieties and colors. Corals are just some of the many examples of amazing ocean life that we still have much to learn about!
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Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation
The Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation is one of the most active marine research organizations in the world and currently involved in the most comprehensive survey of coral reefs in history, the ‘Global Reef Expedition’.