Reef Video
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Video, 24 min.
Coral reefs are beautiful marine communities which support a wide variety of invertebrates, fish and algae. They provide a wide range of benefits, including protection from wave damage and coastal erosion, fisheries of cultural and economic value, the limestone that builds islands, an attraction for tourism and recreation, and a potential source of future medicines. Human and natural disturbance are affecting coral reefs around the world, and there is increasing concern for their future.
This video discusses what coral reefs are, how they work, and concern for their health and survival. If you've ever wondered what corals are, how they grow and reproduce, the types of problems caused by human activities, and what can be done to protect these precious resources, this video provides the answers.
This video was produced by the University of Guam Marine Laboratory and the Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, Guam Department of Agriculture, as an educational tool for schools and the general public. Through a better understanding of how coral reefs work, we can do a better job of protecting them for future generations to enjoy.
Coral reefs are beautiful marine communities which support a wide variety of invertebrates, fish and algae. They provide a wide range of benefits, including protection from wave damage and coastal erosion, fisheries of cultural and economic value, the limestone that builds islands, an attraction for tourism and recreation, and a potential source of future medicines. Human and natural disturbance are affecting coral reefs around the world, and there is increasing concern for their future.
This video discusses what coral reefs are, how they work, and concern for their health and survival. If you've ever wondered what corals are, how they grow and reproduce, the types of problems caused by human activities, and what can be done to protect these precious resources, this video provides the answers.
This video was produced by the University of Guam Marine Laboratory and the Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, Guam Department of Agriculture, as an educational tool for schools and the general public. Through a better understanding of how coral reefs work, we can do a better job of protecting them for future generations to enjoy.
Guam Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy, 9/27/2005
