National Geographic Explorer (Student Magazine)

Background: Australia's Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef on Earth. It covers an area about the size of New Mexico. The reef is home to a wide range of species.

Directions: Print out this page (or get a copy from your teacher). Then dive into our online coral reef. Mouse over or click on each creature you see to read facts about it. Try to find all the items in the scavenger hunt below. There may be more than one possible answer.

Web Address: www.nationalgeographic.com/earthpulse/reef

1. Find a creature that is poisonous to other animals.

2. Find an animal that feeds on coral.

3. List two fish in that live in this habitat.

4. Find a mollusk that does not have a shell.

5. Name a creature in this habitat that changes color.

6. Name a marine mammal in this habitat.

7. Find a creature that has tentacles.

8. Name a fish that is overfished by humans.

9. Find a fish that relies on another creature for protection and shelter.

10. Which animal attacks its prey with a sharp, spear-like tooth?

Teachers and students may make copies of this page to complete as a classroom assignment.