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Chlorophyll
is
the
chemical
compound
that
plants
use
to
absorb
the
sun's
energy
and
use
it
to
produce
their
own
food.
Phytoplankton
are
microscopic
organisms
in
the
oceans
that
contain
chlorophyll,
and
through
the
process
of
photosynthesis,
produce
most
of
the
oxygen
for
the
planet.
However,
some
types
of
phytoplankton
are
also
dangerous
to
human
health
because
they
release
toxins.
When
these
types
...
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The
International
Year
of
the
Reef
2008
is
an
effort,
sponsored
by
the
National
Oceanic
and
Atmospheric
Administration,
to
bring
attention
to
issues
affecting
coral
reef
health.
This
animation
details
some
of
the
threats
to
coral
reefs,
the
science
being
conducted
to
monitor
and
improve
reef
areas,
and
information
on
how
people
can
help
ensure
reef
survival.
The
animation
was
originally
produced
as
...
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Educational standards associated with this resource:
National Science Education Standards (NSES), National Geography Standards: Read
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