In this assignment, you will research and then analyze threats to and the protection of coral reefs, one of the most biologically diverse and threatened
ecosystems on earth.
Specifically, you will write a 3–5 page paper in which you:
Explain why coral reefs are important to ocean life, humans, and the overall environment.
Describe three major threats to coral reefs, including an explanation as to why these threats are occurring.
Outline for each threat a strategy to protect the coral reefs (total of three strategies).
Explain for each strategy the benefits and costs of implementation.
Determine for each strategy whether it needs to be voluntary or mandated by local, federal, or international law and policies.
Recommend for each strategy how it can be enforced by local, federal, or international authorities.
Integrate at three quality resources using in-text citations and a source list in your assignment. These resources are in addition to your textbook.
Wikipedia and personal blogs do not qualify as quality resources.
Good places to start your research include Basic Search: Strayer University Online Library, Google Scholar; or governmental websites, such as the National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Key words likely to produce useful results include the following: ocean acidification, coral bleaching, and ocean temperature.