Coral Reef Conservation

Coral reefs are the 'rain forests' of the ocean, containing the highest diversity of marine organisms and facing the greatest threats from humans. As shallow-water coastal habitats, they support a wide range of economically and culturally important activities, from fishing to tourism. Their accessibility makes reefs vulnerable to local threats that include over-fishing, pollution and physical damage. Reefs also face global problems, such as climate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521671450
• ISBN13: 9780521671453
• Release Date: August 2006
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 606 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.0"