California Academy of Sciences: Science @ Home - What Animals Live in a Coral Reef?

Plunge into a teeming, tropical Philippine coral reef and get a closer look at the eels, crabs, sea stars, and nudibranchs that call it home. 

(3 minutes)

While you watch this video, think about the three questions below. Share your answers with a friend or family member or just think in your head.

  • What are some of the animals you see living on this coral reef in the Philippines?
  • Have you ever been to a dentist? How do eels visit a dentist?
  • What are some of the things animals eat on the coral reef? Are they different from what you eat?

Listen to guiding questions

 

 

Science @ Home

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!

 


Science Topics
Biology, Ecology, Zoology
Animals
Coral & Anemones
K-6
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

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