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Description:
Author(s):
Sheppard, Charles (Charles R. C.)
Title:
Coral reefs / Charles Sheppard.
Imprint:
Stillwater, MN : Voyageur Press, c2002.
Physical Description:
72 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series Statement:
World life library
Abstract:
Describes the nature, growth, location, and ecology of coral reefs. Provides a general introduction to coral reefs, full of fun facts and color photos.
Formatted Contents Note:
Dive on a coral reef -- What are corals and coral reefs? -- Reefs of the world -- Corals' way of life -- Special reef areas -- Web of life -- Developing crisis -- Conclusion -- Distribution maps of the world's coral reefs -- Coral and coral reef facts -- Index -- Recommended reading/biographical note.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 72) and index.
Topical Term:
Coral reef ecology.
Coral reef conservation.
Coral reefs and islands.
Endangered ecosystems.
Access Information:
| Library | Location | Call Number | Type | Copies |
| NOAA Central Library, Silver Spring, MD | STACKS | QH541.5.C7 S4 2002 | BOOK | 1
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