02856cam a22003851i 4500 0000031106 OCoLC 20231016113536.0 170622t20182018enkmbf b a001 0 eng d 2017959221 0198787340 hbk 9780198787341 hbk : $45.63 0198787359 pbk 9780198787358 pbk 578.7789 S549B Sheppard, Charles (Charles R. C.), author. The biology of coral reefs / Charles R.C. Sheppard, Simon K. Davy, Graham M. Pilling, Nicholas A.J. Graham. Second edition. Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2018. Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2018. x, 370 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm. Biology of habitats Includes bibliographical references and index. "Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well a being a critical source of income for millions of people. However, the combined effects of human activity have led to a rapid decline in the health of the reefs worldwide, with a significant proportion having been completely destroyed. This process has continued and even accelerated in many areas since the publication of the first edition in 2009. At the same time, there has been a near doubling in the number of scientific papers that have been written in this short time about coral reef biology. This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, incorporating this significant increase in knowledge whilst retaining the book's focus as a concise and affordable overview of the field.". "'The biology of coral reefs' provides an integrated overview of the function, physiology, ecology and behaviour of coral reef organisms. Each chapter is enriched with a selection of 'boxes' on specific aspects written by internationally recognised experts. As with other books in the Biology of Habitats series, the emphasis in this book is on the organisms that build, regulate and dominate this marine environment, and the factors that affect them including pollution, conservation, climate change and experimental aspects. Indeed, particular emphasis is placed on conservation and management due to the habitat's critically endangered status. A global range of examples is employed which gives the book international relevance.". Coral reef biology. Davy, Simon K, author. Pilling, Graham M, author. Graham, Nicholas A. J, author. Biology of habitats. 190823 N 20230822095114.0 17452 17452 0 0 0 0 cutlib cutlib 2023-10-16 95.8 SHE 0 QH 95.8 SHE BK0053542 2023-10-16 00:00:00 c.045129 2023-10-16 BK