Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico [1 ed.] 9781603442770, 9781585446179

Coral reefs declined worldwide during the 1980s and 1990s, making them perhaps the most endangered marine ecosystem on E

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Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico [1 ed.]
9781603442770, 9781585446179

Cold-water corals form reef structures in continental margin and seamount settings world-wide, making them more wide-spr

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This comprehensive volume gathers foremost experts on the coral reefs of Cuba who represent a spectrum of disciplines, i

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An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their r

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An illustrated look at corals from around the world Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from m

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On a clear night, the bright lights of oil platforms sparkle in the Gulf of Mexico. Thousands of these platforms off the

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An eye-opening introduction to the complexity, wonder, and vital roles of coral reefs When mass coral bleaching and die-

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The health status and future of tropical coral reefs, as tourist destinations, are regularly subjected to media coverage

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