Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition

Book Overview

History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and calcification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zooplankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Disturbances.- Conservation and management.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9400790147
• ISBN13: 9789400790148
• Release Date: October 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 2.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"