Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs

Fifty Years of Learning

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Peter J. Vine

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Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last 50 years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at 30 different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973. Beyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral reefs on our planet. Over a thousand species of reef fishes, matched by a similar abundance of living corals, creating habitats scientists were only just beginning to understand. The complexity of the inter-relations was truly mesmerizing. A single intervention, such as removal of a key species, could cause the whole community to collapse. Healthy corals were transformed into green weed-smothered reefs, accompanied by the loss of both corals and fish. Based on the author’s observations of how knowledge and perspectives have changed over the last 50 years, this book highlights lessons learned from historical records that may help maintain and reestablish coral reefs in the years to come. Topics covered include: CORAL REEF FISH Fish surveys CORAL REEF PROFILES Coral growth rates Coral distribution Corals on 'Cousteau garage' CORAL THREATS Climate change Coral bleaching Coral diseases Coral sponges Terpios hoshinota Coral predators Coral urchins CORAL – ALGAE CORAL RESEARCH and more . . .

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Peter J. Vine is a marine biologist and author with special interests in coral reef ecology, marine conservation, photography, and film-making. An adjunct lecturer at the National University of Ireland, Galway, he established one of the country’s first commercial fish farms – a move that led to activities in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Returning to Ireland, a series of authorship commissions led to the establishment of three media companies involved in book publishing, film production, and project development in support of a series of award-winning national pavilions at World Expos in Spain, China, South Korea, and Italy. Peter is married to Paula and has three daughters, Catriona, Sinead, and Megan, all of whom, with their respective partners, live and work in Ireland.

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September 15th, 2023

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Peter J. Vine

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Further/Higher Education
Professional & Vocational
Tertiary Education (US: College)

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49 Line drawings, color; 21 Line drawings, black and white; 51 Halftones, color; 4 Halftones, black and white; 100 Illustrations, color; 25 Illustrations, black and white

Pages

184

ISBN-13

9781032371955

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36559908

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