#CoralsWeek

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Celebrate the start of #CoralsWeek by diving into an undersea rainbow! 🤿💦

This beautiful coral reef, known as Fagatele Bay, is located within National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa. Here in Fagatele Bay, you'll find at least 271 species of fishes, 168 species of coral, and at least 1,400 species of algae and invertebrates -- all in 0.25 square mile! 

Dive in 360°:

#EarthIsBlue #CoralReef #CoralConservation #AmericanSamoa #ocean #noaa #science #national marine sanctuary #conservation #diving #CoralsWeek

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Reposted from @noaafisheries (@get_regrann) - #CoralsWeek Shallow coral reefs are essential fish habitat — areas necessary for federally managed fish and other organisms to reproduce and survive. There are more than 22,000 square kilometers of shallow coral reef habitat in the U.S. Pacific Islands, and these reefs are home to over a thousand species of fish. Learn more: https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/shallow-coral-reefs-essential-fish-habitat-pacific-islands Photos: Schools of surgeonfish swim around a colony of lobe coral at the Island of Hawai‘i's Ke‘ei reef. #coral #reef #habitat #fish #swim #ecosystem #Hawaii #Pacific #ocean #island #NOAAFisheries - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B50HAP1ly0x/?igshid=1d4pazo5bnids

#coralsweek #coral #reef #habitat #fish #swim #ecosystem #hawaii #pacific #ocean #island #noaafisheries #regrann

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Did you know that coral reefs are home to millions of species? Fish, lobsters, clams, sponges, and sea turtles are only a few of the thousands of creatures that rely on reefs for their survival. This image shows a sea anemone surrounded by Pocillopora, Porites, and giant clams at Kingman Reef in the Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument. #CoralsWeek #corals #coralreef #ocean #oceanlife ・・・ #Repost @noaaocean ・・・ To celebrate enter coupon code “CORALSWEEK” to save a whopping 15% at checkout this week only! (Offer expires 12/11) (at Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument)

#repost #coralsweek #corals #coralreef #oceanlife #ocean

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Tweet from NOAA Fisheries PIRO (@NOAAFish_PIRO)

NOAA Fisheries PIRO (@NOAAFish_PIRO) Tweeted:

#DYK there are 7 species of coral in the Pacific Islands region that are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act? See which species are in danger: https://t.co/fw6bYlvfFu #ESA #CoralsWeek https://t.co/9ZLtyiBT8T https://twitter.com/NOAAFish_PIRO/status/1466195409844404229?s=20

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Corals are the foundation of the reef ecosystem that is vital to the marine life, economy, and culture of American Samoa.

These vibrant ecosystems provide habitat and prey for thousands of species. However, these corals face many threats. Rising water temperatures are the greatest climate threat to corals.

Learn more for Corals Week: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/media/docs/20200512-nmsas-climate-change-impacts-profile.pdf.

(Photo: NOAA. Image Description: On the reef around the island of Ta‘ū, American Samoa, a spotted guard crab defends its home and food source, a cauliflower coral, from predators.)

#EarthIsBlue #Research #Science #OceanStewards #CoralsWeek #CoralReefs #Corals #reef #nature #climate change #noaa #crab

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Celebrate of Corals Week with us by learning about deep sea corals!

Deep sea corals, or cold water corals, can grow for hundreds of thousands of years. They can form complex habitats that provide micro-niches for other marine life. Because of this, these communities are much higher in biomass and diversity than surrounding deep-sea areas!

Learn more by checking out our deep sea corals storymap: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/about/deep-sea-habitats-in-nms-of-the-west-coast.html.

(Photo: OET/NOAA. Image description: Red deep sea coral shaped like a bush in Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary.)

#CoralsWeek #CoralReefs #Corals #reef #Research #Science #Conservation #MarineScience #Oceanography #EarthIsBlue #MarineBiology #Sea #Nature

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Today for Corals Week we are focusing in on education!

We have developed a Deep Coral Communities Curriculum which takes students into the deep sea to identify the soft corals, hard corals, invertebrates and fish found in these communities and to investigate the unique biology of deep-sea corals.

Check out our page to learn more: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/deep-coral-communities/

(Photo: Greg McFall/NOAA. Image Description: Live bottom reef teaming with life at Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.)

#EarthIsBlue #Education #OceanLiteracy #Learning #Research #Science #OceanStewards #CoralsWeek #CoralReefs #Corals #reef #nature

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As part of our 50th anniversary campaign, we will launch a new resource collection each month through September 2022!

Check out our new Whales Resource Collection. Explore a collection of NOAA videos, lesson plans, posters, webinars, web stories, virtual reality, and more to gain a deeper understanding of whale species and NOAA's efforts within the sanctuary system to protect them and limit the threats they face.

In this new era of ocean conservation, we encourage formal and informal educators and other interested people to take advantage of the robust educational materials available in each topically-based collection.

Learn more here: https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/education/teachers/whales/

Image: A life-size inflatable whale that visitors can enter to learn more about humpback whales can be found at some outreach events for NOAA's Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. (NOAA)

#Education #OceanLiteracy #Learning #Research #Science #OceanStewards #CoralsWeek #CoralReefs #Corals #reef #EarthIsBlue #nature #noaa

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Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary protects the only barrier coral reef in the continental United States.

This fragile habitat is increasingly under threat from hurricanes, disease, boat groundings, rising ocean temperatures, pollution, human interactions, and more. In an effort to address these threats, the sanctuary has proposed Restoration Blueprint. This embodies what we have learned from nearly 30 years of cutting-edge science, technical experience, and local community involvement.

Learn more for Corals Week: https://floridakeys.noaa.gov/blueprint/.

(Photo: Nick Zachar/NOAA. Image description: A vibrant reef in Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.)

#earthisblue #Research #Science #OceanStewards #CoralsWeek #CoralReefs #Corals #reef #nature #florida #floridakeys #climatechange #conservation #noaa

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Today for #CoralsWeek, visit National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa!

This sanctuary works with local partners to conduct long-term monitoring of the surrounding coral reef ecosystem. NOAA is working to improve our understanding of the impacts of ocean acidification on reefs and the species that depend on them. To learn about the research being conducted, check out: https://americansamoa.noaa.gov/explore/science.html(Photo: Wendy Cover. Image Description: Close up image of corals with two blue and yellow fish.)

#EarthIsBlue #Corals #Pacific #Partnership #OA #reefs #research #science #AmericanSamoa #CoralsWeek

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Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects one of the largest near-shore "live-bottom" reefs in the southeast United States. 

Learn about this amazing ecosystem in this video and subscribe to our Youtube Channel to catch a new video every Friday!

 To learn more about our #EarthIsBlue series, visit https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/earthisblue.html

#EarthIsBlue #CoralsWeek #LiveBottom #Reef #GA #Georgia #GeorgiaCoast #Fish #Turtles #Sharks #WildSanctuaries #underwater photography #Underwater #Ocean #coral reef

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Check out those colors! 

Did you know Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary is entirely offshore? A dense cover of benthic invertebrates carpets the shallower rock surfaces of Cordell Bank. The abundant food supply of plankton drifting over the bank, combined with a hard surface for larvae to settle out and attach provide ideal conditions where space is a limiting factor. Happy #CoralsWeek! (Photo: Joe Hoyt/NOAA. Image descriptions: Vibrant orange and pink coral reef covered with anemones and surrounded by fish.)

#EarthIsBlue #Corals #Offshore #Deep #Invertebrates #Plankton #WildSanctuaries

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#Repost @noaaocean ・・・ Did you know coral reefs help protect lives and property? The coral reef structure buffers shorelines against waves, storms, and floods, helping to prevent loss of life, property damage, and erosion. When reefs are damaged or destroyed, the absence of this natural barrier can increase the damage to coastal communities from normal wave action and violent storms. #CoralsWeek #corals #coralreef #ocean #coast

#coast #corals #ocean #coralreef #repost #coralsweek

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UNTAMED TAKEOVER | 🎥 by @filipe_deandrade A Tufted Tube Blenny is on the search for a tasty meal. Also known as “the fish with a bad haircut” these beautiful creatures take up residence in abandoned worm tubes and are incredible to see on a dive. While filming humpback whales in Costa Rica, I came across blennys and was totally distracted. After spending an hour with this wonderful creature I started calling him Rodrigo. You can visit Rodrigo and his friends in Cano Island. | Join @filipe_deandrade and the Untamed crew throughout the weekend as we go LIVE with some of Costa Rica’s captivating wildlife. #WILDUntamed • Stay tuned for the second season of Untamed. In the meantime, you can follow behind the scenes and more ‘Under the Lights’ content by clicking the link in bio. • • • #animals #nature #wildlife #fish #oceans #costarica ・・・ #Repost @natgeowild ・・・ Enter coupon code “CORALSWEEK” during checkout to save when shopping our entire online store! (at Caño Island Diving)

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