From the reviews: "This book examines coral reefs from A to Z in five parts ... 29 chapters, with most of the chapters appearing in the biology, ecosystem, and disturbance sections. Each chapter typically begins with a short abstract, followed by detailed contents. Most of the figures and photos are in color and correlate well with chapter contents. ... a good reference source for all levels of readers, from nonscientist to professional researcher ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, professional, and general readers, all levels." (L. T. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 48 (10), June, 2011)

• History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and calcification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zooplankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Disturbances.- Conservation and management.

From the reviews: "This book examines coral reefs from A to Z in five parts ... 29 chapters, with most of the chapters appearing in the biology, ecosystem, and disturbance sections. Each chapter typically begins with a short abstract, followed by detailed contents. Most of the figures and photos are in color and correlate well with chapter contents. ... a good reference source for all levels of readers, from nonscientist to professional researcher ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, professional, and general readers, all levels." (L. T. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 48 (10), June, 2011)

• History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and calcification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zooplankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Disturbances.- Conservation and management.

From the reviews: "This book examines coral reefs from A to Z in five parts ... 29 chapters, with most of the chapters appearing in the biology, ecosystem, and disturbance sections. Each chapter typically begins with a short abstract, followed by detailed contents. Most of the figures and photos are in color and correlate well with chapter contents. ... a good reference source for all levels of readers, from nonscientist to professional researcher ... . Summing Up: Recommended. Academic, professional, and general readers, all levels." (L. T. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 48 (10), June, 2011)

• History and perspective.- Geology and evolution.- Coral biology: symbiosis, photosynthesis and calcification.- The coral reef ecosystem: bacteria, zooplankton, algae, invertebrates, fishes and model.- Disturbances.- Conservation and management.