coral reef ecology

Explains the formation, ecosystem, and life forms of coral reefs.

Explains how coral reefs form, tells what they are made of, and describes some of the animals that live in or around coral reefs.

Photographs and text show the undersea world of coral reefs, explaining how they are formed and what types of creatures live in their protective mazes. Includes discussion on the effects of pollution, overfishing and population on the reefs.

Describes the construction of a coral reef environment in a museum exhibition.

Explains how corals grow, what they need to eat, and how they nourish other animals.

Explores the rigid, wave-resistant structure formed by skeletons of corals, which provides a favorable environment for the symbiotic existence of marine plants and animals.

A girl pulls an extraordinary book about coral reefs from the library shelf, and as she turns the pages, finds herself immersed in the coral cities of the sea.

This book explores many aspects of the ocean environment that will excite readers, both young and old. Journey from coral reefs to deep seas to sandy shores. Learn interesting facts about life in the ocean including dolphins, sharks, whales, starfish and much more.