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OverviewThis timely book 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 dominate this marine environment although pollution, conservation, climate change, and experimental aspects are also included. 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Charles R.C. Sheppard (School of Biological Sciences, University of Warwick, UK) , Simon K. Davy (School of Biological Sciences, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand) , Graham M. Pilling (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), UK)Publisher: Oxford University Press Imprint: Oxford University Press Dimensions: Width: 16.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 0.942kg ISBN: 9780198566359ISBN 10: 0198566352 Pages: 352 Publication Date: 25 June 2009 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of Contents1: Coral Reefs - Biodiverse and Productive Tropical Ecosystems 2: The Main Reef Builders and Space Occupiers 3: The Abiotic Environment 4: Symbiotic Interactions 5: Microbial, Microalgal and Planktonic Reef Life 6: Reef Fishes: Feeding and Food Chains 7: Reef Fisheries and Reef Aquaculture 8: Coral Reefs in the Modern World 9: Consequences to Reefs of Changing Environmental Stress 10: The Future, Human Population and Management References IndexReviews<br> Highly recommended. This work, the latest installment in Oxford's Biology of Habitats series, meets the high standards demonstrated by the preceding works in the series. Competent, current and concise...everyone will find something new or better explained here. --Choice<p><br> The Biology of Coral Reefs is a must for coral reef biologists. -- Marine Biology Research<p><br> <br> Highly recommended. This work, the latest installment in Oxford's Biology of Habitat series, meets the high standards demonstrated by the preceding works in the series. Competent, current, and concise...everyone will find something new or better explained here. --Choice<br> Author InformationProf Charles Sheppard has spent 35 years researching the ecology of coral reefs and their role in supporting coastal communities. He is interested especially in effects of pollution and climate change on tropical marine systems, and has been Editor of the scientific journal Marine Pollution Bulletin for 15 years. Dr. Simon Davy is a specialist in the fields of coral-algal symbiosis and coral disease. He studied for his PhD at Bangor University. He then conducted postdoctoral research at the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution in Florida and the University of Sydney, before holding faculty positions at the University of Plymouth and now Victoria University of Wellington. Dr Graham Pilling has considerable practical experience in tropical and coral reef ecosystems. He has gained in depth experience in the practical assessment and management of coral reef fisheries in the Indian Ocean and Arabian Gulf. His recent work has focused on the implications of climate change for coral reef ecosystem services. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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