Objectives: Learn where coral reefs are distributed globally and why, by focusing on the factors that are important for coral growth and survival. Learn about coral history including when they appeared in the geologic record, and where and how they’ve changed over geologic time.

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Aerial view of a coral reef

Distribution of Coral reefs

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History of reef building

The history of Reef building

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Geological history of the GBR

The geological history of the Great Barrier Reef

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Coral bleaching

Tracking change - Climate change

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Distribution of Coral reefs

Why are coral reefs only found around the equator?

The history of coral reef building

Geological history of the Great Barrier Reef