Watch this 3 minute introductory video on the basic anatomy, classifications, and challenges of corals. The video is part of the NOAA Ocean Today Every Full Moon Collection: Coral Comeback. NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries also offers a Coral Reef Ecosystems Resource Collection.
The Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology (HIMB)
Pacific Islands Ocean Observing System (PacIOOS) Voyager
Follow this link to access the PacIOOS interactive map interface, which enables users to visualize and download oceanographic observations, forecasts, and geospatial data.
This presentation highlights and discusses the photographed changes undergone by various coral colonies between 2014 and 2016.
Follow this link to access the Hawaiian Ko'a Card, which records changes in color of Hawaiian coral species, and enables users to "monitor color changes as an indicator of coral health."
Additional Resources:
Website: Coral Bleaching Module *Now updated with tutorial videos!