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003			OCoLC
005			20231016113536.0
008			170622t20182018enkmbf b a001 0 eng d
010			_a2017959221
020			_a0198787340 _qhbk
020			_a9780198787341 _qhbk : _c$45.63
020			_a0198787359 _qpbk
020			_a9780198787358 _qpbk
092			_a578.7789 _bS549B
100	1		_aSheppard, Charles _q(Charles R. C.), _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe biology of coral reefs / _cCharles R.C. Sheppard, Simon K. Davy, Graham M. Pilling, Nicholas A.J. Graham.
250			_aSecond edition.
260			_aOxford, United Kingdom : _bOxford University Press, _c2018.
264		1	_aOxford, United Kingdom : _bOxford University Press, _c2018.
300			_ax, 370 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : _billustrations (some color), maps ; _c24 cm.
490	1		_aBiology of habitats
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"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.".
520			_a"'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.".
650		0	_aCoral reef biology.
700	1		_aDavy, Simon K, _eauthor.
700	1		_aPilling, Graham M, _eauthor.
700	1		_aGraham, Nicholas A. J, _eauthor.
830		0	_aBiology of habitats.
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