{"product_id":"coral-reefs-of-australia-sarah-m-hamylton-9781486315482","title":"Coral Reefs of Australia: Perspectives from Beyond the Water's Edge","description":"Australia's coral reefs stretch far and wide, covering 50,000 square kilometers from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Pacific Ocean in the East. They have been viewed as a bedrock of coastal livelihoods, as uncharted and perilous nautical hazards, as valuable natural resources, and as unique, natural wonders with secrets waiting to be unlocked. Australia's coral reefs have sustained a global interest as places to visit, and as objects of study, science, protection and conservation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCoral Reefs of Australia\u003c\/i\u003e examines our evolving relationship with coral reefs, and explores their mystery and the fast pace at which they are now changing. Corals are feeling the dramatic impacts of global climate change, having undergone several devastating mass coral bleaching events, dramatic species range shifts and gradual ocean acidification. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focusing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA unique interdisciplinary collection celebrating our evolving relationship with Australia's coral reefs, for coastal livelihoods, scientific study, and environmental protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrings together perspectives from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, coral reef scientists, managers, and politicians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the full geographical scope of Australia's reefs from the Indian Ocean's Cocos (Keeling) atoll in the West to the Pacific Ocean's Lord Howe Island in the East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated throughout with diagrams, maps and photographs of coral reef environments and people interacting with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetails the development of coral reef science in Australia and how scientists have interacted with reef managers and policy makers to guide effective stewardship of reefs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultural sensitivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders are warned that there may be words, descriptions and terms used in this book that are culturally sensitive, and which might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. While this information may not reflect current understanding, it is provided by the author in a historical context.\u003cbr\u003eThis publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today.\u003cbr\u003eAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this publication may contain the names and images of people who have passed away.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sarah M. Hamylton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1486315488\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781486315482\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSIRO Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/10\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 344\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Sarah M. Hamylton","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44077701857535,"sku":"9781486315482","price":72.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_65b40aa4-7e2e-4918-b955-878dbeb4a231.jpg?v=1685471335","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/coral-reefs-of-australia-sarah-m-hamylton-9781486315482","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}