coral reef ecology

An overview of coral habitats and the animals that live there, including clown fish, sharks, giant clams, and others.

Provides an overview of coral reefs as ecosystems, describing different types of corals and how they reproduce and discussing the variety of fishes and other animals that depend on coral reefs to sustain them.

Award-winning science writer Seymour Simon explores the world's coral reefs, describing their types, habitat, sea life, growth, and conservation. Features full-color photographs throughout.

Describes the history and natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef, and discusses its ecological troubles and efforts to conserve its resources. Includes a glossary, color photographs, and Internet links.

An illustrated history of coral reefs, how they are formed, where they are found, and the importance of protecting them.

A hermit crab searching for a new shell is carried by a wave from the shore to a coral reef, where he encounters many different kinds of creatures before trying to make his way back to the shore.

Simple text and photographs describe coral reefs and the plants and animals that live in them.

Describes the biologists who manage the Lizard Island Research Station and their activities studying and protecting the Great Barrier Reef.

Describes the nature, growth, location, and ecology of coral reefs.

Illustrations and text describe the plants and underwater creatures that can be found in one small square of the Great Barrier Reef.