The Biology of Coral Reefs (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)

Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destruction. Their world-wide deterioration and over-exploitation has continued and even accelerated in many areas since the publication of the first edition in 2009. At the same time, there has been a near doubling in the number of scientific papers that have been written in this short time about coral reef biology and the ability to acclimate to ocean warming and acidification. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating the significant increase in knowledge gained over the last decade whilst retaining the book's focus as a concise and affordable overview of the field. The Biology of Coral Reefs provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology, and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched with a selection of 'boxes' on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats Series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that dominate this marine environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, and experimental aspects are also included. Indeed, particular emphasis is placed on conservation and management due to the habitat's critically endangered status. A global range of examples is employed which gives the book international relevance.

General

Imprint:	Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Biology of Habitats Series
Release date:	November 2017
Authors:	Charles R.C. Sheppard (Professor) • Simone Davy (Head of School) • Graham M. Pilling (Principal Fisheries Scientist) • Nicholas Graham (Chair of Marine Ecology)
Dimensions:	236 x 163 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	386
Edition:	2nd Revised edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-878734-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Animal ecology Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Coral reefs Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Applied ecology > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Conservation of the environment > General Books > Earth & environment > The environment > Pollution & threats to the environment > Global warming
LSN:	0-19-878734-0
Barcode:	9780198787341

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