The Barrier Reefs
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The Barrier Reefs
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Author : Angelo Mojetta
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
The Barrier Reefs written by Angelo Mojetta and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Coral reef animals categories.
Tropical reefs are among the most intriguing and attractive ecosystems on the planet. This volume describes the underlying principles of the coral reef and explains how we can safeguard its existence, for ourselves and for future generations.
A Reef In Time
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Author : J.E.N. Veron
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 2008-01-31
A Reef In Time written by J.E.N. Veron and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-31 with Nature categories.
Like many coral specialists fifteen years ago, Veron thought Australia's Great Barrier Reef was impervious to climate change. Then he saw for himself the devastation that elevated sea temperatures can inflict on corals.
A Year On The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : Charles Maurice Yonge
language : en
Publisher: London : Putnam
Release Date : 1930
A Year On The Great Barrier Reef written by Charles Maurice Yonge and has been published by London : Putnam this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1930 with Coral reefs and islands categories.
Where Is The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : Nico Medina
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2016-09-06
Where Is The Great Barrier Reef written by Nico Medina and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In this Where Is? title, kids can explore the Great Barrier Reef—big enough to be seen from space but made up of billions of tiny living organisms. The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is the world's largest coral reef system. Stretching more than 1,400 miles, it provides a home to a wide diversity of creatures. Designated a World Heritage Site, the reef is suffering from the effects of climate change but this fascinating book shows this spectacular part of our planet.
The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : James Bowen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-12-20
The Great Barrier Reef written by James Bowen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-20 with Nature categories.
This 2002 book provides a cultural and ecological history of European impact on the Great Barrier Reef.
Coral Reefs
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Author : Sriyanie Miththapala
language : en
Publisher: IUCN
Release Date : 2008
Coral Reefs written by Sriyanie Miththapala and has been published by IUCN this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Coastal ecology categories.
The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : Charles River Charles River Editors
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017-01-26
The Great Barrier Reef written by Charles River Charles River Editors and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-26 with categories.
*Includes pictures *Includes accounts of the reef and animals written by explorers *Includes a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Coral is a very beautiful and unusual animal. Each coral head consists of thousand of individual polyps. These polyps are continually budding and branching into genetically identical neighbors." - Antony Garrett List People have always loved to build things, whether it's a feat of engineering in an underground subway or the construction of the world's tallest skyscraper. Thus, it's somewhat ironic that the largest structure ever built was not made by humans but by incredibly tiny organisms known as coral polyps. Over the course of tens of thousands of years, these small organisms have put together a collection of nearly 3,000 reefs that form a collective stretching across 130,000 square miles. It is often mistakenly claimed that the Great Wall of China can be seen in space, but it's absolutely true that the enormous Great Barrier Reef is visible. The sheer size of the Great Barrier Reef is mind-boggling, but its importance extends far past its physical extent. Put simply, the Great Barrier Reef is one of the most beautiful spots on the planet, offering kaleidoscopic colors thanks to the coral and the species that call it home. This is understandable because a staggering number of species inhabit the Great Barrier Reef, ranging from starfish and turtles to alligators and birds. Scientists have counted about 1,500 different fish species using the reef, and it's estimated that even 1.5 million birds use the site. In designating it a World Heritage Site, UNESCO wrote of the Great Barrier Reef, "The Great Barrier Reef is a site of remarkable variety and beauty on the north-east coast of Australia. It contains the world's largest collection of coral reefs, with 400 types of coral, 1,500 species of fish and 4,000 types of mollusc. It also holds great scientific interest as the habitat of species such as the dugong ('sea cow') and the large green turtle, which are threatened with extinction." Unfortunately, an ecosystem as complex as the Great Barrier Reef is also vulnerable to a host of threats, whether it's fishing, oil spills, or climate change. J.E.N. Veron, former chief scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science, described watching how coral was affected during what's known as a mass bleaching event: "And then I saw a whammy, a mass bleaching event ... where everything turns white and dies. Sometimes it's only the fast-growing branching corals, but some of the others are horrible to see; corals that are four, five, six hundred years old-they die, too... It's real, day in, day out, and I work on this, day in, day out. It's like seeing a house on fire in slow motion...There's a fire to end all fires, and you're watching it in slow motion, and you have been for years." In fact, scientists fear that the Great Barrier Reef has lost most of its coral cover in the last 30 years, which poses a danger to the species that inhabit it, some of which are already endangered. The Great Barrier Reef: The History of the World's Largest Coral Reef looks at the history of the reef and describes it in vivid detail. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the Great Barrier Reef like never before, in no time at all.
The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : James Bowen
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002-11-08
The Great Barrier Reef written by James Bowen and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-11-08 with Technology & Engineering categories.
One of the world's natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than 2000 kilometers in a maze of coral reefs along Australia's northeastern coastline. Until now, no biographer has brought the fascinating story behind its mystique into public view. This book provides a comprehensive cultural and ecological history of European impact on the reef, from early voyages of discovery to the most recent developments in reef science and management.
The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : Pat Hutchings
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2008-11-07
The Great Barrier Reef written by Pat Hutchings and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-07 with Science categories.
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is 344 400 square kilometres in size and is home to one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. This comprehensive guide describes the organisms and ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as the biological, chemical and physical processes that influence them. Contemporary pressing issues such as climate change, coral bleaching, coral disease and the challenges of coral reef fisheries are also discussed. In addition,the book includes a field guide that will help people to identify the common animals and plants on the reef, then to delve into the book to learn more about the roles the biota play. Beautifully illustrated and with contributions from 33 international experts, The Great Barrier Reef is a must-read for the interested reef tourist, student, researcher and environmental manager. While it has an Australian focus, it can equally be used as a baseline text for most Indo-Pacific coral reefs. Winner of a Whitley Certificate of Commendation for 2009.
The Geomorphology Of The Great Barrier Reef
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Author : David Hopley
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-05-17
The Geomorphology Of The Great Barrier Reef written by David Hopley and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-05-17 with Science categories.
A valuable reference for academic researchers and graduate students in geomorphology and oceanography, this 2007 book reviews the history of geomorphological studies of the Great Barrier Reef and assesses the influences of sea-level change and oceanographic processes on the development of reefs over the last 10,000 years.