coral reef biology

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.

Presents color pictures of a coral reef, following a sea turtle on its way back to the beach where it was born to show how the reef was formed and provide information on the many undersea creatures that live in and around the coral walls.

Contains an illustrated guide to the creatures that live in a coral reef off the coast of Indonesia, including lionfish, frogfish, seahorses, octopus, and more.

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.

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.

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

Discusses the habits of coral polyps, the formation of various types of coral reefs, associated plant and animal life, and the challenge of conservation.

Describes the fascinating plants and animals that inhabit the Great Barrier Reef.

Text and photographs examine the different kinds of coral reefs and their composition and describe the variety of fish, mollusks, crustaceans, and other animals that live in the reef environment.