Encyclopedia of Modern Coral Reefs Structure, Form and Process /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hopley, David (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
• Series: Encyclopedia of Earth Sciences Series,
• Subjects: Earth sciences.; Climate change.; Geobiology.; Physical geography.; Aquatic ecology.; Earth Sciences.; Biogeosciences.; Physical Geography.; Freshwater & Marine Ecology.; Climate Change/Climate Change Impacts.

Coral reefs are the largest landforms built by plants and animals. Their study therefore incorporates a wide range of disciplines. This encyclopedia approaches coral reefs from an earth science perspective, concentrating especially on modern reefs. Currently coral reefs are under high stress, most p...