Deep-water coral reefs
Subtitle: unique biodiversity hot-spots
By: Martin Hovland.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Dordrecht; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 278
ISBN-13: 9781402084614
Subjects: Deep-sea corals.; Coral reefs and islands.; Marine biodiversity.
Description: "Deep-water coral reefs are currently the target of intensive research, offering exciting opportunities for frontier exploration. Using a battery of modern techniques, such as deep-sea drilling, sampling, remote control surveying and documentation, marine scientists are hoping to find answers." "This book provides a comprehensive and thorough scientific analysis and documentation of deep-water coral reefs around the world. It reviews what is currently known about these unique reefs and how they may be protected for the future."--Jacket.
Notes: "Published in association with Praxis Publishing, Chichester, UK".

Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-254) and index.