{"product_id":"coral-reefs-a-natural-history-hardcover","title":"Coral Reefs: A Natural History - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRussell Kelley\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by), \u003cb\u003eCharles Sheppard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearance\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCorals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures more than 200 exquisite color photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights key aspects of corals and their natural history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures representative examples from around the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes photos of rare and unusual species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Sheppard\u003c\/b\u003e is professor emeritus of life sciences at the University of Warwick. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Biology of Coral Reefs\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCoral Reefs: A Very Short Introduction\u003c\/i\u003e. Consultant editor \u003cb\u003eRussell Kelley\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of the \u003ci\u003eIndo Pacific Coral Finder\u003c\/i\u003e and the \u003ci\u003eReef Finder\u003c\/i\u003e. He is program director of the Coral Identification Capacity Building Program, which provides training in coral identification around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 17, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767714939168,"sku":"9780691198682","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0e8215cb6946a9eba2da6d951a1a4379.webp?v=1780316011","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/coral-reefs-a-natural-history-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}