California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - How Do Corals Build Reefs?
Take a tour of a tiny coral polyp to learn how they transform seawater and algae into the raw materials that make up a reef.
(3 minutes)
While you watch this video, think about the four questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- What do corals use to build their skeletons?
- What do the corals do over and over again to build an entire reef?
- How long might it take to build a reef?
- How might the ocean impact the shape of the coral?
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Take a tour of a tiny coral polyp to learn how they transform seawater and algae into the raw materials that make up a reef.
(3 minutes)
While you watch this video, think about the four questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.
- What do corals use to build their skeletons?
- What do the corals do over and over again to build an entire reef?
- How long might it take to build a reef?
- How might the ocean impact the shape of the coral?
Got some science-loving small frys at home? Keep them engaged with an all-new array of themed activity packs created for kids ages 4-11, packed with guided videos, hands-on crafts, and real experiments. New packs published every month!