CREST-Coral Reef Education for Students and Teachers

From the Introduction:
"Manual on basic ecology of coral reef ecosystems, management issues in tropical coastal areas. Education manual for elementary and high school instructors. 5 chapters including a glossary, appendix,and bibliography. Each chapter presents a different level of coral reef ecology progressing from basic introductory concepts to a comprehensive overview."

"The fifth chapter entitled "People and Coral Reefs" attempts to stimulate personal interest and commitment to viisting a local coral reef, understandng its status and fighting for its conservation. It has been designed and written with the hope that field trips to a nearby coral reef can be arranged in order to instigate real appreciation and first hand comprehension of the coral reefs ecosystem and its neighboring environments."

Also includes a guide to integrating environmental education into the curriculum.

Chapters:
Ecology
What is a coral reef?
The Coral Animal
Creatures of the Coral Reef
People and Coral Reefs

Soft Cover 9 1/2 x 8"