The tropical UK Territories have extensive coral reefs. Huge parts of these areas are exceptionally rich, productive and diverse. Their marine biodiversity exceeds that of the UK itself, and several are already, or are planned to be,...

Coral reefs are among the most biodiverse of ecosystems. Here, Charles Sheppard tells the fascinating story of how and where coral reefs are formed and the variety of marine life they support. He highlights the severe threats they face...

"Coral Reefs: A Natural History" von Charles Sheppard bietet eine umfassende Einführung in die faszinierende Welt der Korallenriffe. Das Buch erklärt die biologische Vielfalt und ökologische Bedeutung dieser komplexen Ökosysteme, die zu...