184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 32 cm
Contents
Includes index
Summary
In this book with author's encompassing account of the extent, structure and ecology of the reef reveals a more enduring magic and beauty than that of the few inhabited reef islands. The author explains how the reefs were formed and how they live and grow. She describes the life mechanisms of the reef's invertebrate animals, the rich vegetation and the fish and bird life of the reef zone .
