HHMI BioInteractive

Coral Bleaching

These resources guide students through understanding how temperature can cause coral bleaching and the physiological reaction that occurs between coral and symbiont, how satellite temperature data can be used to assess the threat of coral bleaching around the world, and current research to measure the capacity of corals to respond to increasing temperature

HHMI BioInteractive Coral Bleaching Resources:

Animation

Mapping Activity

Scientists at Work

Data Point

Workshop Presentation Specific to Coral Bleaching Resources

Educator Publications of Modified Resources:

Many instructors modify and expand HHMI BioInteractive resources based on their course context and students, and QUBES offers a space to share these materials and teaching approaches. Some of these modifications were produced by participants in the 2016 HHMI/QUBES Faculty Mentoring Network. 

Read how Kristine Grayson uses Coral Bleaching resources in her course on the BioInteractive Blog!