Coral Reefs of the Red Sea

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Voolstra, Christian R. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Berumen, Michael L. (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2019.
• Series: Coral Reefs of the World, 11
• Subjects: Marine sciences.; Freshwater.; Aquatic ecology .; Biodiversity.; Ecosystems.; Oceanography.; Marine & Freshwater Sciences.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.
• Physical Description: IX, 179 p. 39 illus., 29 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783030058029
• ISSN: 2213-719X ;
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-05802-9

This volume is a complete review and reference work for scientists, engineers, and students concerned with coral reefs in the Red Sea. It provides an up-to-date review on the geology, ecology, and physiology of coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea, including data from most recent molecular studies. The Red Sea harbours a set of unique ecological characteristics, such as high temperature, high alkalinity, and high salinity, in a quasi-isolated environment. This makes it a perfect laboratory to study and understand adaptation in regard to the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems. This book can be used as a general reference, guide, or textbook.