Reviewers comments

The following is a collection of some of the review comments which have been written about the World Atlas of Coral Reefs

"The World Atlas of Coral Reefs for the first time describes and maps every known reef and gives detailed evidence of the things that ail them."--International Herald Tribune

"A magnificent tribute to the mariners and scientists who have devoted, and often sacrificed, their lives to the study of one of nature's greatest wonders. As this atlas covers all the world's oceans in detail, one would like to think it is the last word on the subject. Unfortunately, that may not be the case because the coral reefs are threatened by global warming, pollution and, ironically, tourism."--Times Higher Education Supplement

"Illustrated with pictures and maps in full colour, the World Atlas of Coral Reefs is a wealth of information about the state of the world's coral reefs."--Bangkok Post

"Rarely does a truly mind-expanding book come along, but the first World Atlas of Coral Reefs is the most definitive and comprehensive overview yet of a vital part of our living world."--BBC Wildlife

"This unique atlas, written by a team of experts with support from a variety of organizations, summarizes our present knowledge of the geographic distribution and conservation status of coral reefs. It should be of interest to anyone seeking definitive information on one of the most beautiful, biologically diverse ecosystems on the planet."--Booklist

"There are gorgeous photos of fish with names like butter hamlet, and of course the panoply of corals hard and soft."--Globe and Mail

"Offers the most accurate estimate ever of the world's total coral reef area."--Science magazine

"Unique in scope, this atlas provides cleanly rendered maps, colorful photos, and lots of solid information. Content is detailed enough to satisfy adults with a scientific background, yet remains accessible to high school students. This atlas covers all bases, making it a great resource for students and teachers alike."--School Library Journal

"As the author of books about the ocean, I've read a lot of other books and articles about coral reefs. This is by far the best and most thorough book of its kind. Want to know what conditions are like on the Great Barrier Reef system? Around the Red Sea? Off Sulawesi? This is the place to go for answers. With wonderful maps and easy-to-understand text, it's destined to become the standard reference for divers, marine biologists and armchair adventurers who just want to learn more about this precious and fascinating ecosystem."-Osha Gray Davidson (Author of the The Enchanted Braid and Fire in the Turtle House)