Reefs

The Oceans' Underwater Ecosystems

by Peter Mavrikis

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Pub Date Jul 14 2023 | Archive Date Aug 11 2023

Amber Books Ltd | Amber Books

Arts & Photography | Nonfiction (Adult) | Outdoors & Nature

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Description

When we hear the word ‘reef’ we most often think of tropical coral reefs and, indeed, those are the most diverse habitats with thousands of different species living on them. But reefs can also be found off the coast of Canada, Brazil and even further north. Off Canada’s coast there are both the Atlantic deep-water coral habitat and the Pacific rocky reef habitat. Reefs is a pictorial celebration of the hugely varied marine life on coral, rock and sand reefs all around the world. From the Great Barrier Reef off Queensland, Australia, to Mabul Island off Borneo, from east African coral reefs stretching from the Red Sea down to Madagascar to the Amazon Reef off Brazil, from the Mesoamerican Reef off Belize to Vancouver Island, the book explores how life on each reef is interdependent. The book also includes examples of how coral bleaching has killed off reefs. Arranged geographically by reef and illustrated with more than 200 colour photographs, each entry is completed with a caption explaining the magnificent natural world on display. From the gender-swapping clownfish to single-cell zooxanthellae, from coral polyps to purple starfish to harlequin shrimp and octopuses, the book is a feast of marine life.

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EDITION	Other Format
ISBN	9781838863012
PRICE	£19.99 (GBP)
PAGES	224

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Lorena D, Reviewer

In this gorgeous 224-page photography book, education author Peter Mavrikis offers more than 180 fascinating photographs of rock, coral, and sand reefs and their associated marine creatures from around the world. Each photograph is accompanied by an informative caption. The content is organized geographically, with chapters on Africa, the Americas, the Pacific Ocean, Oceania, and Asia. I loved the diversity of environments and organisms shown. What an amazing planet we inhabit!

Mavrikis shares interesting facts about these fragile ecosystems. Some readers may be unfamiliar with some of the terminology he uses, which is not always defined.

This attractive hardcover book would make a wonderful gift or be an interesting addition to your coffee table. The photographs inspire wonder. However, most of the text appears in photo captions, so be aware that the font is small.

Thanks to Amber Books for providing me with an electronic ARC through NetGalley. I volunteered to provide an honest review.

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Stephanie M, Librarian

Reefs is a vividly colorful encyclopedia of images of reef life around the world. There were creatures never seen before, and they are all so exotic from the life above water. It was rich in detail, with awe-inspiring pictures. The photography speaks for itself. The book is recommended for those who have an appreciation of nature and a constant desire to learn about different environments.