A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B004JZWZBY |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Spalding is a highly acclaimed coral reef scientist who has visited and worked on coral reefs in over thirty countries. This book will open up the underwater world of the Caribbean to everyone interested in exploring this vibrant environment--from those who know its waters well to those who have never visited. Section three provides a photographic field guide and inventory of the marine flora and fauna of the region. Spalding discusses the problems facing the reefs, with a focus on what each person can do to protect them. Conversational, beautifully illustrated, and loaded with information, A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean is both a guide to the natural history of the coral reefs of the region and a diver's travel guide. The first section provides facts about reef wildlife, the interactions between humans and reefs, and the Caribbean area in general. In addition to providing comprehensive and easy-to-use information about some of the most popular and beautiful tourist, diving, and snorkeling destinations in the world, this book offers advice an
Spalding is the lead author of the popular World Atlas of Coral Reefs (California, 2001). Mark D. . He has worked extensively with the United Nations Environment Programme as well as many other conservation organizations and is a research associate at the University of Cambridge
. About the AuthorMark D. He has worked extensively with the United Nations Environment Programme as well as many other conservation organizations and is a research associate at the University of Cambridge. Spalding is the lead author of the popular World Atlas of Coral Reefs (California, 2001)
Overview of Caribbean reefs and how to enjoy and protect them Tuisto This book starts off with an excellent discussion of reef formation and processes, followed by reef ecology and a general discussion of geology and weather patterns of the Caribbean. It goes on to discuss human intereactions with reefs and ways ot protect them before launcing into the main section of the book that goes island by island and country by country around the Caribbean (here taken to