coral reef ecology

Describes the many animals and plants that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef and includes information on threats to coral reef ecosystems.

Riley and his family visit Australia's Great Barrier Reef to find out why large portions of the reef are dying, facing giant starfish, great white sharks, and poachers along with Wyland, a world-renowned marine artist and conservationist.

Provides an illustrated discussion of coral reefs such as the Great Barrier Reef near Australia, describing polyps, their ideal conditions for survival and growth, appearance, and importance as habitats for other animals.

Examines coral reefs around the world, the species of marine life that inhabit them, their value to humans, how reefs are formed, and ways to protect them from further destruction by oil and chemical spills.

Explores the ecology of coral reefs, featuring photographs, maps, and illustrations, along with informationon the plants and animals that are native to them, and discusses environmental changes that have affected those habitats.

Presents a short study of coral and coral reefs, and describes the many different kinds of plants and animals that live among the coral.

Learn how coral reefs form and grow, and the sea creatures and plants that live amongst the reefs.

Visits four coral reefs to present photographic documentation of the activity and changes that underwater ecosystems go through in the course of twenty-four hours and includes a discussion of reef conservation around the world.

"Highlights animals that thrive in coral reefs, including corals themselves, sea stars, manatees, and other coral fish. Includes ocean map and geographical information"--Provided by publisher.

Explains what a coral reef is, looks at the plants and animals of coral reefs, shows where they are located in the world, explains the process of symbiosis, profiles Australia's Great Barrier Reef, and discusses what is being done to protect coral reefsystems.