coral reef ecology

Examines some of the protective methods, such as camouflage, regenerating parts of their bodies, and travelling in schools, used by creatures living near coral reefs.

Describes coral reefs and the problems they face, discussing how they are affected by human activities and their possible future.

Examines the formation of coral reefs and the kinds of animals that live there in text and photographs.

Presents information about the various sea creatures that feed on coral polyps and algae of the coral reef, including fish, snails, slugs, and starfish.

Contains thirteen articles in which the authors explore the extent to which the world's coral reefs are threatened, debating the effects of global warming, natural and human threats, cyanide fishing, African dust, tourism, and trade in coral organisms, and looking at strategies to protect coral reefs.

Describes a fieldtrip that eighteen students and seven adults took to study the ecosystems of a tropical rain forest and a coral reef in Belize.

Describes different kinds of coral, how reefs are built, the rich array of animals that inhabit coral reefs, and threats to coral reefs.

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.

Introduces the sea life found in the coral reef.

Explains the formation of coral reefs and looks at the various creatures, such as crabs, eels, and sponges, that inhabit them.