The biology of coral reefs / Charles R.C. Sheppard, Simon K. Davy, and Graham M. Pilling.

"Coral reefs represent the most spectacular and diverse marine ecosystem on the planet as well as 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 reefs worldwide, with many now facing complete destr...

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Main Author:	Sheppard, Charles (Charles R. C.)
Other Authors:	Davy, Simon K., Pilling, Graham M.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Series:	Biology of habitats.
Subjects:	Coral reef biology. Coral reef ecology. Coral reef conservation.