great barrier reef (qld.)

Takes an in-depth look at coral reef habitats and the animals, organisms, and plants that dwell there, as observed during an imaginary dive to Australia's Great Barrier Reef.

Photographs and text introduce animals, plants, and humans found on the Great Barrier Reef of Australia.

Counting down from twelve to zero, the reader learns about some of the fish found on the Great Barrier Reef and the threats to their continued existence.

Describes the structure of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, the creatures that live among the coral, and threats to the reef's survival.

An overview of the Great Barrier Reef. Examines its varied wildlife, its history, and current conservation efforts.

Describes the history and natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and discusses its ecological troubles and efforts to conserve its resources. Includes a glossary, color photographs, and Internet links.

Presents a description of the process by which hundreds of coral participate in a mass spawning event each spring, on Australia's Great Barrier Reef, describing how they release their sperm and eggs into the ocean, are fertilized,then fend of various predators in the ocean.

Describes the physical characteristics and ecosystem of a coral reef and how such a habitat may be conserved.

Poetically cumulative text and illustrations capture the relationships between plants and animals in the ecology of the Great Barrier Reef.

An account of various research projects involving the animal and plant life of Australia's Great Barrier Reef.