Coral Reefs

	1. Identity card of a coral reef Corals, what are they? Global distribution of coral reefs What do corals need? How do corals grow into reefs? From fringing reefs to atolls A closer look at the reef
	2. Importance of coral reefs Ecological treasure Socio-economic value Corals are the "canaries" of the seas
	3. Coral reefs under attack Damage by storms, tsunamis, cyclones and hurricanes Outbreak of bio-eroders Coastal development Inland development Tourism Marine Pollution Destructive fishing Global change
	4. Coral bleaching What is coral bleaching? When does coral bleaching occur?

	5. Remote sensing for coral reef mapping Why use remote sensing for coral reef research? The advantages of satellite measurements How to distinguish healthy from bleached corals How deep is the sea? Distinguishing the different parts of a reef What's on the sea floor? Coral reefs: now and then Mapping the risks
	7. Exercises Exercises for the use in class, as homework, in small projects, etc.
	8. Learn More Additional information to specific topics.
	9. References A list of references of literature and data sources as well as suggestions for further reading.
	10. Links A list of useful external links dealing with the topic (e.g. references, data sources, research projects, case studies).
	11. Authors A list of the authors who created the learning module about coral reefs.
	12. Image Credits A list of all images used in the module with indications of their sources.
	13. Teacher's corner A list of worksheets, answered exercises, activities, case-studies and related information for use in class.

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