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Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico (Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies) by Tunnell Jr., John W.; Chávez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim - 2007

by Tunnell Jr., John W.; Chávez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim

Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico (Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies) by Tunnell Jr., John W.; Chávez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim - 2007

Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico (Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies)

by Tunnell Jr., John W.; Chávez, Ernesto A.; Withers, Kim

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College Station, TX: Texas A&M University Press, 2007. Fine/No Dust Jacket As Issued.

No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.. Beginning with a history of the research done in this region, Coral Reefs of the Southern Gulf of Mexico covers the geography, geology, oceanography, ecology, and biodiversity of the thirty-eight "emergent" or platform-type coral reefs in the southern Gulf.

The editors include chapters on the biota-from algae to fish-followed by a look at environmental impacts, both natural (such as hurricanes and red tides) and human (such as ship groundings and dredging).

The book closes with a discussion of conservation issues, which is both descriptive and prescriptive in its assessment of what has been done and what should be done to protect and manage these vital ecosystems.
  • Bookseller Independent bookstores US (US)
  • Book Condition Used - Fine
  • Jacket Condition No Dust Jacket As Issued
  • Quantity Available 1
  • ISBN 10 1585446173
  • ISBN 13 9781585446179
  • Publisher Texas A&M University Press
  • Place of Publication College Station, TX
  • Date Published 2007