Satellite remote sensing of coral reefs: by learning about coral reefs, students gain an understanding of ecosystems and how cutting-edge technology can be used to study ecological change. From: The Science Teacher | Date: September 1, 2005| Author: Greely, Teresa; Kusek, Kristen; Muller-Karger, Frank; Palandro, David; Thoms, Kristin | COPYRIGHT 2005 National Science Teachers Association. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Coral reefs are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet, providing sustenance to both marine organisms and humans. Yet they are also one of the most endangered ecosystems as coral reef coverage has declined dramatically in the past three decades. Researchers continually seek better ways to map coral reef coverage and monitor changes over time. In recent years, satellite remote sensing has become a popular and effective mapping tool for ecological studies, especially in ma...

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