NOAA Coral Reef Watch Launches Online Tutorial About Coral Reefs and Satellite Technology
If you’ve ever wondered how a satellite measures the temperature of the ocean’s surface from 850 kilometers above the earth, or you have never heard of the Degree Heating Weeks concept, then the new online tool from NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch will help educate you.
NOAA Coral Reef Watch just announced they’ve launched an online tutorial that takes their readers through coral bleaching, satellite technology, as well as how satellite data is used to monitor for the conditions that cause coral bleaching. Readers will also find hands-on exercises to test themselves on what they’ve learned and also illustrate where to find data on the NOAA web site.
The main audience is coral reef managers and scientists, who need to know when corals they manage or study are at risk for bleaching. However, NOAA has also tried to use non-technical language so the resource will be useful for students and teachers—or anyone else who wants to learn more about coral reefs and satellite technology. The lessons are tied to the U.S. National Science Education standards for use in the classroom.
To learn more about this valuable tool, click here. (Source: MINA)
