NOAA tutorial on coral bleaching and satellite technology

[wgt]

Have you ever wondered how a satellite measures the temperature of
the ocean surface from 850 km above the earth? Still a little
confused about the Degree Heating Weeks concept? Need a refresher on
bleaching thresholds?

NOAA Coral Reef Watch is pleased to announce an online tutorial that
takes the reader through coral bleaching, satellite technology, and
how we use satellite data to monitor for the conditions that cause
bleaching. You will also find hands-on exercises to test yourself on
what you've learned, and also show you where to find data on our
website.

The main audience is coral reef managers and scientists, who need to
know when corals they manage or study are at risk for bleaching.
However, we have also tried to use non-technical language so the
resource will be useful for students and teachers— or anyone else who
wants to learn more about coral reefs and satellite technology. The
lessons are tied to the U.S. National Science Education standards for
use in the classroom.

http://coralreefwatch.noaa.gov/satellite/education/tutorial/welcome.html

[SHAGGY]

Hummmm,.......... good thing my dive computer have a good thermometer,...............


shaggy

[BuzzGA]

Interesting...I guess now I'll be able to talk with my cousin, he's a marine biologist doing research on bleaching, instead of just nodding my head