Learn more about a teacher professional development hosted by the American Geosciences Institute and the University of Miami in May 2026 to connect real-world coral reef research to earth science and life science classrooms. Learn how to access materials that can help you bring this same research into your classroom. Originally presented as an asynchronous session at the 2026 National Marine Educators Association annual conference. Funded by the National Science Foundation, Award #2530564 0:00 Introduction 1:09 Program Components 6:43 Collecting and processing sand samples 12:09 Florida's geologic history 16:20 Resources from the Living Oceans Foundation 20:22 Contact information and resource links