The Great Barrier Reef
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Figure 1.3 Coral reef biodiversity: a snapshot of corals, fishes and gorgonians on the Great Barrier Reef. (Photo: D. Wachenfeld.)
the GBR. Reefs of the world are at risk and knowledgebased management is critical. The GBR is at the
forefront of this. It is our hope that this book will help
develop a better understanding of coral reefs and to assist in maintaining their ecological resilience in order to
allow them to survive the challenges of the future.
This said, we hope that you will enjoy using this
book to discover the intricacies of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystem. As editors, we would like to
thank the generous contributions from the many authors that have contributed to this book, the production
of which would have not been possible otherwise.
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Figure 1.3 Coral reef biodiversity: a snapshot of corals, fishes and gorgonians on the Great Barrier Reef. (Photo: D. Wachenfeld.)
the GBR. Reefs of the world are at risk and knowledgebased management is critical. The GBR is at the
forefront of this. It is our hope that this book will help
develop a better understanding of coral reefs and to assist in maintaining their ecological resilience in order to
allow them to survive the challenges of the future.
This said, we hope that you will enjoy using this
book to discover the intricacies of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystem. As editors, we would like to
thank the generous contributions from the many authors that have contributed to this book, the production
of which would have not been possible otherwise.