Coral Reefs

Beschreibung

Coral reefs are one of the wonders of the world. Protecting thousands of miles of shoreline from erosion, these intricate three-dimensional structures support biodiversity essential to the balance of the world's ecosystem. The effects of global warming and mankind's overuse of the reefs are slowly becoming more evident, causing untold damage to these beautiful yet fragile formations. In this lavishly illustrated book, the author explores the underwater world of coral reefs and, using popular examples from around the world, explains how they function and what must be done to save one of nature's most significant and ancient infrastructures. (Quelle: Google Books API)