Coral Reefs by Anne Sheppard
Home to a quarter of all marine species, coral reefs are one of the most spectacular and diverse habitats on the planet. The wonder, life and science of these amazing living organisms is revealed in Coral Reefs: Secret Cities of the Sea. Drawing on the latest scientific research taking place across the globe, Anne Sheppard discusses the importance of coral reefs for sea and coastal life. She describes the diverse varieties of coral reef and their many and varied inhabitants, and explains how they adapt to their ever-changing environment. She also looks at how they provide a food resource, livelihood and coastal protection for many millions of people, as well as examining the threats to their existence and the latest conservation methods.The book is illustrated with images of live reefs from around the world and specially photographed specimens from the Natural History Museum, London, including corals of great significance collected on early and more recent expeditions. It also includes stunning photographs from The Catlin Seaview Survey, a unique global study of coral reefs.The book is published to tie in with a major new exhibition of the same name opening at the Natural History Museum in March 2015.
Anne Sheppard is a researcher at the School of Life Sciences, University of Warwick. Her main focus of research is reef ecology and monitoring reef health and she has been on many research expeditions over the last 40 years. She has also taken many land and underwater photographs and these are used to promote conservation of coral reefs.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780565093563 |
| ISBN 10 | 0565093568 |
| Title | Coral Reefs |
| Author | Anne Sheppard |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Natural History Museum |
| Year published | 2015-03-05 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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