The Biology of Coral Reefs

摘要: Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on planet as well a critical source of income for millions people. However, combined effects human activity have led to rapid decline in health worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. This timely book provides an integrated overview function, physiology, ecology, behaviour coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched selection 'boxes' specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As other books Biology Habitats Series, emphasis this organisms that dominate environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, experimental are also included. Indeed, particular placed conservation management due habitat's critically endangered status. A global range examples employed which gives international relevance. accessible text intended students, naturalists professionals assumes no previous knowledge biology.It particularly suitable both senior undergraduate graduate students (in departments biology, geography, environmental science) taking courses oceanography professional ecologists biologists requiring concise topic. It will be relevance use managers, recreational divers, amateur naturalists.