Kelly Drinnen, NOAA’s Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in Galveston, TX

Did you know that there are coral reefs off the coast of Texas? These amazing reefs are part of Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary in the Gulf of Mexico. Join us to learn more about these reefs and the wonderful sea creatures that live there. From tiny corals and shrimp, to sponges, fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and whale sharks, you’ll discover why coral reefs are home to 25 percent of all ocean life.

Resources to access at home:

» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: For Teachers – Curriculum, lessons, activities, and posters
» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: For Kids – Did You Know?, word puzzles, activities, holiday fun
» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary: Coral Basics
» Dive in and find the National Marine Sanctuary closest to you
» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary Coral Reef Word Search used in the webinar.
» Relevant NOAA Live! Webinars: “Dive In and Explore Coral Reef Ecosystems”
» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary species list
» Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary videos of reef creatures
» Stories from the Blue: Lt. Dustin Picard: This 4-minute video features diving in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary