Pacific Island Network coral education resources

Pacific Island Network coral education resources

Resource managers and interpretive staff in the Pacific Island Network have partnered with IAN staff, students, educators, and cultural experts to develop an online module that explores our intricate connections to coral reefs and climate change. By synthesizing park science and integrating cultural knowledge, the module illustrates the coral ecosystems in the Pacific islands, the threats that climate change poses, and how changes to coral reefs may impact our daily lives. Input from local teachers and researchers ensures the accuracy and usability of these materials.

 

Key Personnel

Joanna Woerner
Web and Social Media Analyst

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2010

What would a 7th grader do?

Applying old wisdoms to new environmental challenges: cultural knowledge and modern management

Learning through inquiry and observation

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2019

New release: Drought in the U.S.- Affiliated Pacific Islands (JUNE)

2014

9th Pacific Islands Conference on Nature Conservation and Protected Areas (JANUARY)

2011

Coral reefs and climate change education module (AUGUST)

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2024

Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Brown Surgeonfish) (SYMBOL)

2012

Coral larva (SYMBOL)

2011

Chamorro canoe (SYMBOL)

Diodon hystrix (Spot-fin Porcupinefish) (SYMBOL)

Pocillopora meandrina (Cauliflower Coral) (SYMBOL)

2010

Naso lituratus (Naso Tang) (SYMBOL)

Acanthophora spicifera (Spiny Seaweed) (SYMBOL)

Acanthurus achilles (Achilles Tang) (SYMBOL)

Acanthurus lineatus (Striped Surgeon Fish) (SYMBOL)

Acanthurus triostegus (Convict Tang) (SYMBOL)

Acropora cervicornis: bleached (SYMBOL)

Apolemichthy trimaculatus (Flagfin Angelfish) (SYMBOL)

Asparagopsis taxiformis (Limu Kohu) (SYMBOL)

Cellana exarata (Black Foot Opihi) (SYMBOL)

Cheilinus spp. 2 (SYMBOL)

Chlorurus spilurus (Bullethead Parrotfish) (SYMBOL)

Constellation: Pleiades (SYMBOL)

Coralline algae (SYMBOL)

Family (SYMBOL)

Galeocerdo cuvier (Tiger Shark) (SYMBOL)

Grapsus tenuicrustatus (Thin-shelled Rock Crab) (SYMBOL)

Halimeda discoidea (SYMBOL)

Hawaiian double-hulled canoe (wa'a kaulua) (SYMBOL)

Kuhlia spp. (Flagtail) (SYMBOL)

Kyphosus vaigiensis (Rudder Fish) (SYMBOL)

Linckia laevigata (Blue Linckia) (SYMBOL)

Lutjanus kasmira (Blue-lined Snapper) (SYMBOL)

Monachus schauinslandi (Hawaiian Monk Seal) (SYMBOL)

Moon (SYMBOL)

Mushroom coral (Fungiidae) (SYMBOL)

Octocoral (Octocorallia) (SYMBOL)

Padina (Brown Algae) (SYMBOL)

Palolo virdis (Samoan Palolo Worm) (SYMBOL)

Porites (Finger Coral) (SYMBOL)

Porites lobata (lobe coral) (SYMBOL)

Porites lobata: bleached (SYMBOL)

Rhinecanthus rectangulus (Wedge-tail Triggerfish) (SYMBOL)

Samoan canoe (SYMBOL)

Samoan school (SYMBOL)

Siganus spinus (Scribbled Rabbit Fish) (SYMBOL)

Snorkelling: woman (SYMBOL)

Storyteller (SYMBOL)

Zebrasoma flavescens (Yellow Tang) (SYMBOL)

Zebrasoma scopas (Brown Scopas Tang) (SYMBOL)

Aprion virescens (Green Jobfish) : adult (SYMBOL)

Timeframe

  • Start: 2010-06-21
  • Finish: 2011-12-31
  • Duration: 1 year, 6 months

Websites

https://teachoceanscience.org/teaching_resources/education_modules/coral_reefs_and_climate_change/get_started/

Partners

The College of Exploration
University of Hawaii

Funding Agencies

National Park Service

Locations

Hawaiian Archipelago