World Atlas of Coral Reefs

​Coral reefs are the most biologically diverse marine habitats in the world, host to an extraordinary variety of plants and animals. They are also one of the world's most fragile and endangered ecosystems. The growth of tourism, combined with the boom in popularity of scuba diving, has brought t...

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Source https://resources.unep-wcmc.org/products/WCMC_RT104
Author UNEP-WCMC
Maintainer UNEP-WCMC
Last Updated March 9, 2023, 14:16 (UTC)
Created March 9, 2023, 12:15 (UTC)
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citation Spalding, M.D., Ravilious, C., & Green, E.P. (2001). World Atlas of Coral Reefs. Prepared at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. University of California Press, Berkley, USA.
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short_description The World Atlas of Coral Reefs provides the first detailed and definitive account of the state of our planet's coral reefs. With its wealth of authoritative and up-to-date information, the finest maps available, and its detailed descriptive texts and images by leading experts, this full-color volume will be a critical resource for everyone interested in these vital environments.