coral reef biology

Describes the formation of a coral reef and the many plants and animals that live in and around these underwater communities.

Describes the largest reef on earth, its construction by billions of coral animals, life on the reef, and its human visitors from Captain Cook to today's scuba divers.

Describes the life cycle of a coral polyp, the formation of a coral reef, and the function of this structure in the sea.

A natural history of coral reefs, examining the combination of coral polyp and zooxanthellate algae from which the coral structure is formed, and discussing humanity's often destructive relationship to the reefs.

Describes the formation of a coral reef, its ecosystem, and the current problem of dying reefs--possibly caused by global warming.

Colorful pictures and simple words describe the creatures and plants of the sea.

Profusely illustrated text discusses the ecology of coral reefs and the interrelationships of the plant and animal life that inhabit them.

Describes the underwater world of the coral reef and explains the behavior and interrelationships of the plants and animals inhabiting these communities.