Includes bibliographical references (p. 606) and index
Contents:
Tropical marine ecosystems -- Coral reef communities -- Ray-finned fishes -- Elasmobranchs -- Invertebrates -- Marine reptiles -- Marine mammals -- The open ocean -- Conservation of tropical marine ecosystems
Summary:
Discusses what coral reefs are, what makes them unique, where they are found, what plants and animals make up their food webs, and what impact humans have on these fragile ecosystems
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