{"product_id":"imperiled-reef-sandy-sheehy-9781683402497","title":"Imperiled Reef: The Fascinating, Fragile Life of a Caribbean Wonder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe beauty and drama of a world beneath the surface of the waves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book brings alive the richly diverse world of an underwater paradise: the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef. Stretching 625 miles through the Caribbean Sea along the coasts of Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras, this reef is the second largest coral structure on the planet. \u003ci\u003eImperiled Reef\u003c\/i\u003e searches out the breathtaking intricacies of this endangered ecological treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResearch shows that the future of the reef is at risk, Sheehy explains. Looking closely at threats ranging from global warming to overfishing to irresponsible development, Sheehy draws attention to the inspiring efforts of nongovernmental agencies, scientists, and local communities who are working together to address these challenges. She includes practical actions individuals can take to protect this reef--as well as marine ecosystems everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCelebrating a vast, submerged landscape that has too often been undervalued, \u003ci\u003eImperiled Reef\u003c\/i\u003e is both a strong case for protecting an international marvel and a powerful message of hope for the world's oceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sandy Sheehy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1683402499\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683402497\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Florida Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 304\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.00w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/19\/2021","brand":"Sandy Sheehy","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44050756763903,"sku":"9781683402497","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2155215f-50f5-461b-b795-0335d6b75776.jpg?v=1685009061","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/imperiled-reef-sandy-sheehy-9781683402497","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}