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The Coral Reef Era: From Discovery to Decline - A history of scientific investigation from 1600 to the Anthropocene Epoch (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015) Loot Price: R3,823
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The Coral Reef Era: From Discovery to Decline - A history of scientific investigation from 1600 to the Anthropocene Epoch...

The Coral Reef Era: From Discovery to Decline - A history of scientific investigation from 1600 to the Anthropocene Epoch (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015)

James Bowen

Series: Humanity and the Sea

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On 4 June 1629, the Batavia, pride of the Dutch East India Company Fleet, was wrecked on her maiden voyage in a seemingly empty expanse of the Indian Ocean. The question “how did this happen?” led to 300 years of investigation by those curious to solve the enigma: what are corals and how are coral reefs formed?. Relying heavily on primary source material Part 1 traces the sequential evolution of scientific thought and practice as the author explores the way this evolution is reflected in the search for understanding corals. At each stage, answers lead to fresh questions that challenge investigators to solve the riddle and new branches of science emerge. Then, with the first enigma finally understood, a new enigma arose. Why are Reefs dying? Part 2 traces the range of problems that have emerged in the past 50 years as marine, ecological, reef and climate scientists attempt to put the pieces of the jigsaw together. Is there a new “canary in the coal mine” warning of the fate of the world as we know it if man’s impact on his environment continues unchecked?.

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Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin: Switzerland
Series: Humanity and the Sea
Release date: October 2016
First published: 2015
Authors: James Bowen
Dimensions: 279 x 210 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 195
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
ISBN-13: 978-3-319-37660-8
Categories: Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Ecological science, the Biosphere
Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Hydrobiology > Marine biology
Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > The hydrosphere > Hydrology (freshwater)
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LSN: 3-319-37660-8
Barcode: 9783319376608

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