Focus is on overfishing of sharks.

"predatory" behavior that results from neglecting marine resources.

plate tectonics gathered in the previous lesson.

 In this lesson, students will explore the biodiversity of two National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) national marine sanctuaries.

 In My Opinion - Writing a formal letter to an elected official on an environmental

Filter Feeding in Reef Sponges - Observe an describe filter-feeding in sponges and explore the ecological role of sponges on coral reefs.

Exploring National Marine Sanctuaries - Diverse marine ecosystems and protection of their natural and cultural resources.

The Changing Coral Reef Community Game - Observe and track changes in the species composition on a coral reef as various factors and environmental influences affect the populations reef inhabitants.

The coral reef community game cards for this lesson can be downloaded form here