ByGraham Edgar, Rick Stuart-Smith and AntoniaCooperinassociation with Reef Life Survey FoundationAs an island continent Australia is uniquely privileged in possessing extensive tropical and temperate reef ecosystems. This book is a stunning visual celebration of the beautiful and vibrant life that they support. All Australians recognise and appreciate the environmental value of coral reefs, as represented by the Great Barrier Reef. Less appreciated, but no less critical, is the network of other reefs surrounding Australia that is home to tens of thousands of species, many of whom live nowhere else.
These vibrant communities of plants and animals support fishing, tourism, recreation, education, and a general sense of well-being for many people. This beautiful book, published in association with the Reef Life Survey Foundation, devotes a chapter to every key reef system around Australia, with maps and graphics, hundreds of stunning photos, and vivid written accounts.
Written and illustrated by experts with decades of experience makes, it a must-have title for divers, conservationists and nature enthusiasts everywhere.
The book is also a landmark publication, highlighting Australia’s unique global responsibility to safeguard marine biodiversity.
