Threatened Habitats

Beyond beauty, marine habitats and their inhabitants furnish far-reaching support for human endeavors. Yet, often unwittingly, we all endanger the health of the oceans. Although we are recognizing and responding to many warning signs, we still have a long way to go.

Select any of the photo murals shown above by either clicking on them or from the list below.

• Photo Contest Winner: United Nations Environment Program
• Coral Reefs
• Mangroves
• Polar Ecosystems
• Kelp Forests
• Intertidal Zones

Ocean Planet Exhibition Floorplan

gene carl feldman (gene@seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov) (301) 286-9428
Judith Gradwohl, Smithsonian Institution (Curator/Ocean Planet)