Our Fragile Coral Reefs
Author | : United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
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Author | : United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
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Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
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Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1982 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
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Total Pages | : 10 |
Release | : 1980 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
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Author | : Sandy Sheehy |
Publisher | : University of Florida Press |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2021-10-05 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781683402497 |
This book brings alive the richly diverse world of an underwater paradise, the second largest coral structure on the planet: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef.
Author | : Barbara H. Lidz |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 4 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Coral reefs and islands |
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Author | : Drew Harvell |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2016-05-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520961110 |
"The author makes an eloquent plea for marine biodiversity conservation."—Library Journal "Harvell seems to channel the devotion that motivated the Blaschkas."—The Guardian Winner of the 2016 National Outdoor Book Award, Environment Category It started with a glass octopus. Dusty, broken, and all but forgotten, it caught Drew Harvell’s eye. Fashioned in intricate detail by the father-son glassmaking team of Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, the octopus belonged to a menagerie of unusual marine creatures that had been packed away for decades in a storage unit. More than 150 years earlier, the Blaschkas had been captivated by marine invertebrates and spun their likenesses into glass, documenting the life of oceans untouched by climate change and human impacts. Inspired by the Blaschkas’ uncanny replicas, Harvell set out in search of their living counterparts. In A Sea of Glass, she recounts this journey of a lifetime, taking readers along as she dives beneath the ocean's surface to a rarely seen world, revealing the surprising and unusual biology of some of the most ancient animals on the tree of life. On the way, we glimpse a century of change in our ocean ecosystems and learn which of the living matches for the Blaschkas’ creations are, indeed, as fragile as glass. Drew Harvell and the Blaschka menagerie are the subjects of the documentary Fragile Legacy, which won the Best Short Film award at the 2015 Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit. Learn more about the film and check out the trailer here.
Author | : Samantha Brooke |
Publisher | : Penguin Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 50 |
Release | : 2008 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0448448726 |
Coral reefs are home to so many beautiful fish and sea creatures. There have been coral reefs since the time of the dinosaurs, but now coral reefs are in danger of dying.
Author | : Sandy Sheehy |
Publisher | : University Press of Florida |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 2021-09-24 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1683403029 |
The beauty and drama of a world beneath the surface of the waves This book brings alive the richly diverse world of an underwater paradise: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Stretching 625 miles through the Caribbean Sea along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, this reef is the second largest coral structure on the planet. Imperiled Reef searches out the breathtaking intricacies of this endangered ecological treasure. Research shows that the future of the reef is at risk, Sheehy explains. Looking closely at threats ranging from global warming to overfishing to irresponsible development, Sheehy draws attention to the inspiring efforts of nongovernmental agencies, scientists, and local communities who are working together to address these challenges. She includes practical actions individuals can take to protect this reef—as well as marine ecosystems everywhere. Celebrating a vast, submerged landscape that has too often been undervalued, Imperiled Reef is both a strong case for protecting an international marvel and a powerful message of hope for the world’s oceans.
Author | : William K. Sacco |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 218 |
Release | : 2023-04-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1000841367 |
This book is a visual tour of Caribbean coral reefs between 1968 and 1978. They are the world’s second largest coral reef community and the most threatened. The Caribbean Coral Reef: A Record of an Ecosystem Under Threat offers a priceless historical record made by a photographer who set out to document the major reef species when those reefs were at their prime. Today, coral reefs are under threat as never before and, sadly, most of what is shown in the book's photographs is now gone forever. It is only by comparing the images in this book with what we see now that we are able to fully recognize what we have lost. With its stunning photography and precise, accurate scientific information, this book offers students of coral reefs a wealth of information about this rich, fragile ecosystem. It is also written accessibly for non-academic visitors to the Caribbean reef or anyone interested in the earth’s creatures. Many of the invertebrates will be unfamiliar to most people, and the author reveals fascinating insights into these otherworldly creatures and their lifestyles. Enjoy this field guide to the reefs that were, and savor the beauty of this vanishing environment and its organisms.
Author | : Samantha Brooke |
Publisher | : Random House Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | : 49 |
Release | : 2021-06-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0593432487 |
Did you know that coral is actually a living creature? Read about this fragile ecosystem in this Step 3 reader, now in Step into Reading! The world's most famous coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef, is so big that astronauts can see it from outer space! Independent readers will love learning fun facts about coral reefs, the beautiful fish who make it their home, and why these amazing habitats are in danger. Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.