CORAL REEF WATCH ANNOUNCES ONLINE TUTORIAL
Added to website: 09 April 2008
Have you ever wondered how a satellite measures the temperature of the ocean surface from 850 km above the earth? Still a little confused about the Degree Heating Weeks concept? Need a refresher on bleaching thresholds? NOAA Coral Reef Watch is pleased to announce an online tutorial that takes the reader through coral bleaching, satellite technology, and how we use satellite data to monitor for the conditions that cause bleaching. You will also find hands-on exercises to test yourself on what you’ve learned, and also show you where to find data on our website.
The main audience is coral reef managers and scientists, who need to know when corals they manage or study are at risk for bleaching. However, we have also tried to use non-technical language so the resource will be useful for students and teachers or anyone else who wants to learn more about coral reefs and satellite technology. The lessons are tied to the U.S. National Science Education standards for use in the classroom.
Go to Coral Reef Watch Website to find out more.
Photo by Mark Eakin, NOAA Coral Reef Watch.
