To the Coral Sea Network

An EarthQuest Gateway site

Coral reefs are a unique and fragle ecosystem that are threatened by pollution, global warming, development and other human activities.  If you see healthy coral you will recognize that the habitat it creates has all of the beauty of Yosemite and other great natural wonders of the world....unfortunately a very  fragile beauty. 

According to a report by Reef Check, an international coral assessment program, many corals that thrived for hundreds of years suddenly died in 1998.  Divers surveying reefs throughout the tropics found that up to 90% of some coral species had died.  Marine biologists say that hardly a reef ecosystem around the world was unaffected.  Under current conditions, 40% of the world's coral reefs could die by the year 2028 - Source:  Skindiver Magazine, February 1999.

Please take the time to browse the pages and photo galleries of the organizations we have provided links to, and educate yourself about coral reefs.  If you have suggestions, comments, or would like to recommend links to Coral related sites on the web, please contact the WebPerson at our site.

We would especially appreciate links to educational materials that are suitable for classroom use, or for school  science projects.

Coral Sea Network recommends the following links:

• The Coral Reef Alliance - great website with lots of information and an excellent  photo gallery.
• Reef Relief - educational materials, a photo gallery, links.
• Big Island Coral Reef Conservation Group -Explore the coral reefs of the Island of Hawaii.
• Save Our Seas - based on the Island of Kauai.
• Reef Keeper - monitors reef health.  Petitions related to reef protection available online.

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This site is sponsored by International Medcom, and is dedicated to the people and organizations that are working to protect the world's oceans and coral reefs. 

Visitors since February 14, 1999