Treasures in Jeopardy

NOAA Ocean Explorer

Ocean Literacy Principles:

 OLP#5: The ocean supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.
OLP#6: The ocean and humans are inextricably interconnected.
OLP#7: The ocean is largely unexplored.

Overview

Students will be able to compare and contrast deep-sea coral reefs with their shallow-water counterparts; explain at least three benefits associated with deep-sea coral reefs; describe human activities that threaten deep-sea coral reefs; and describe actions that should be taken to protect deep-sea coral reef resources.

For more information:
http://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov.

SUBJECTS: 
GRADES: 6-8
This lesson meets National Science Standards
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