{"product_id":"9781032371962","title":"Growth and Decay of Coral Reefs Fifty Years of Learning","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGrowth and Decay of Coral Reefs\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFifty Years of Learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePeter J. Vine\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eScience \/ Life Sciences \/ Marine Biology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrowth and Decay of Coral Reefs: Fifty Years of Learning\u003c\/i\u003e describes how coral reefs have alternately flourished and declined over the last 50 years and the dynamics of these changes. The study is based on recordings at 30 different locations along the Sudanese coast, visited by the author between 1971 and 1973.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the Red Sea's desert shores lie some of the richest and most diverse coral reefs on our planet. Over a thousand species of reef fishes, matched by a similar abundance of living corals, creating habitats scientists were only just beginning to understand. The complexity of the inter-relations was truly mesmerizing. A single intervention, such as removal of a key species, could cause the whole community to collapse. Healthy corals were transformed into green weed-smothered reefs, accompanied by the loss of both corals and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the author’s observations of how knowledge and perspectives have changed over the last 50 years, this book highlights lessons learned from historical records that may help maintain and reestablish coral reefs in the years to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTopics covered include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORAL REEF FISH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish surveys\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORAL REEF PROFILES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral growth rates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral distribution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Corals on 'Cousteau garage'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORAL THREATS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClimate change\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral bleaching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral diseases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral sponges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerpios hoshinota\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral predators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoral urchins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORAL – ALGAE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCORAL RESEARCH\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand more . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter J. Vine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a marine biologist and author with special interests in coral reef ecology, marine conservation, photography, and film-making. An adjunct lecturer at the National University of Ireland, Galway, he established one of the country’s first commercial fish farms – a move that led to activities in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East. Returning to Ireland, a series of authorship commissions led to the establishment of three media companies involved in book publishing, film production, and project development in support of a series of award-winning national pavilions at World Expos in Spain, China, South Korea, and Italy. Peter is married to Paula and has three daughters, Catriona, Sinead, and Megan, all of whom, with their respective partners, live and work in Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCRC Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781032371962\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e184\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63761387290764,"sku":"9781032371962","price":66.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781032371962","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}