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When we think of coral reefs we tend to think of beautiful rock-like structures teaming with colorful fish and other marine life. But what exactly are the "corals" in the coral reef? What are these creatures that start out very small and then have the ability to grow large enough to be seen from outer space? Are they animals, plants, microbes, or rocks?
With humor and clarity, David Vaughan takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals to answer these questions, and more. He shines a light on the unlikely partners that comprise actual corals and reveals the curious ways they live, grow, reproduce, protect themselves and defend their turf. In addition, Vaughan helps us understand why corals are so important for all life—both on land and in the sea. This generational title clearly explains the most pressing environmental threats corals face today, as well as new coral restoration practices that provide hope for their future.
This book is a compelling and fun read and is for everyone interested in the marvelous workings of the natural world. Dive in and prepare to be amazed!
Key Features:
--First-ever entertaining and comprehensive overview of how corals live, reproduce, grow, and defend themselves and their turf
--Details how corals are actually a combination of four unlikely partners—the animal, plants, microbes, and minerals—that work together in a curious fashion to create these amazing creatures
--Discusses the impacts of climate change on corals, with special attention to how each partner of the coral is affected in different ways
--Delivers a vivid and enjoyable description of the lifecycle of corals and how they reproduce both sexually and asexually
--Explains why corals are important to life, both under the sea and on land, and how our human existence is actually linked to theirs
--Offers hope for the future with a discussion of cutting-edge techniques for coral restoration
--A portion of all sales of the book will go to replanting corals around the world
With humor and clarity, David Vaughan takes us on an incredible journey through the secret life of corals to answer these questions, and more. He shines a light on the unlikely partners that comprise actual corals and reveals the curious ways they live, grow, reproduce, protect themselves and defend their turf. In addition, Vaughan helps us understand why corals are so important for all life—both on land and in the sea. This generational title clearly explains the most pressing environmental threats corals face today, as well as new coral restoration practices that provide hope for their future.
This book is a compelling and fun read and is for everyone interested in the marvelous workings of the natural world. Dive in and prepare to be amazed!
Key Features:
--First-ever entertaining and comprehensive overview of how corals live, reproduce, grow, and defend themselves and their turf
--Details how corals are actually a combination of four unlikely partners—the animal, plants, microbes, and minerals—that work together in a curious fashion to create these amazing creatures
--Discusses the impacts of climate change on corals, with special attention to how each partner of the coral is affected in different ways
--Delivers a vivid and enjoyable description of the lifecycle of corals and how they reproduce both sexually and asexually
--Explains why corals are important to life, both under the sea and on land, and how our human existence is actually linked to theirs
--Offers hope for the future with a discussion of cutting-edge techniques for coral restoration
--A portion of all sales of the book will go to replanting corals around the world
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction: Dave’s Journey
- Part I—What Is a Coral?
- Part II—Sex, War, and Rocks that Don’t Roll
- Part III—A New Hope for Corals
- Part IV—The Future
- Acknowledgments
- Notes