The resources listed below are intended for those wanting to
learn more about coral and coral ecosystems, or those who
conduct coral outreach to inform others about coral. Tools and
resources for formal and informal educators can be found on the
Educational Resources page. Coral 101. Want to know the
structure of a coral polyp, find out how reefs form, or learn
how fast coral colonies can grow? Learn about basic coral
anatomy and biology as well as about various types of coral
ecosystems in this section of the site. Threats to Coral. What
are the top three threats to coral? What other threats to coral
ecosystems face? Find the answers to these questions and more.
Visit the Conservation section to learn what NOAA's Coral Reef
Conservation Program and others are doing to address these
threats to coral around the world. The Value of Coral Ecosystems
Why should you care about the health of coral and coral reefs
around the world? Coral provides many ecosystem services – such
as coastal protection, a source of food