Coral Reef Curiosities: Intrigue, Deception and Wonder on the Reef and Beyond (Weikert Chuck)(Paperback)

Wow I didn't know that Appealing to divers, snorkelers, and armchair travelers, author Chuck Weikert surprises readers with every page turn. Easily accessible and richly illustrated, Coral Reef Curiosities: Intrigue, Deception and Wonder on the Reef and Beyond chronicles the secret lives of coral reef animals. This lively book also reveals this diverse ecosystem's connections with humankind, as expressed in art, science and literature.The book is populated with the likes of Touch-me-not Sponges, Spanish Dancers, Bumphead Parrotfish, Colossal Squids, Hawksbill Sea Turtles, sharks, barracudas, stingrays, octopuses and solar-powered sea slugs.Each of the 25 chapters is dedicated to a particular kind of animal, uncovering layers of natural and cultural history. Meet scientists and sailors,
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