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Coastal Geology in our National Parks

Coral Reefs

Reefs In Our National Parks

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The National Park Service is home to many of North Americas pristine Coral Reef resources. Coral Reefs are environmentally sensitive, ecologically diverse, and extremely popular. To learn more about Coral Reefs please visit the following links which provide in-depth information on coral reef anatomy and lifestyle, mapping and monitoring techniques, scientific studies, and coral reef conservation efforts.

National Parks Containing Coral Reef Resources:

American Samoa NP
Biscayne NP
Buck Island Reef NM
Dry Tortugas NP
Kalaupapa NHP
Kaloko-Honokohau NHP
Salt River Bay NHP
Virgin Islands NP
War-In-The-Pacific NHP

Coral Reefs Under NPS Jurisdiction
http://www.nature.nps.gov/wv/coral/Coralnew.htm
Overview of Areas, Protection,
and Management Issues

USGS Coral Reefs Web Site
http://coralreefs.wr.usgs.gov/
Explore the fascinating undersea world of coral reefs. Learn how we map, monitor and model coral reefs so we can better understand, protect and preserve our Nation's reefs

NOAA's comprehensive Web site on Coral Reefs.
http://www.coralreef.noaa.gov/
This is a great site with numerous external links.

United States Coral Reef Task Force
http://coralreef.gov/nps.cfm
Excellent Web site for coastal park managers and the public alike, this site features coral reef monitoring in National Park units.

Reefbase
http://www.reefbase.org/
Another great site for coastal park managers, this site contains a geographic information system on coral reefs.

Photo of Coral Reef with text graphic from USGS coral reef webpage.

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Coastal Geology in our National Parks

Coral Reefs

Reefs In Our National Parks