Through the use of HHMI modules on Earth Systems, Ocean Acidification and Coral Bleaching  and lab activities, students will be able to discern the complex inter-relationship of carbon cycling, global warming, ocean acidification and coral reef health.

The students will be able to apply concepts in carbon cycling, pH, and ecosystem health  in modeling the effect of increased carbon dioxide to climate, acidification and coral reef ecosystems. An extension of these activities is to connect these activities to the application of the scientific method to make predictions on which areas of the world are at risk to coral bleaching.