The Ecology of the Indonesian Seas: Part 1

Description

The first volume provides a review of the geology, physical oceanography and meteorology of the archipelago. Coral reefs, one of the most important, yet least known ecosystems in Indonesia, are introduced in this volume through discussions of the geologic history of reefs, followed by a review of the major theories of coral reef formation, development and their world distribution. Corals and other reef-associated organisms are then examined. The chapter on foraminifera, major producers of the present and past carbonate deposits, presents some little-known Indonesian assemblages. Next, the authors look at the natural environmental factors that affect coral reef development and survival. A chapter on coral reef growth and development concludes the first volume. Intro Table of Contents EMDI Acknowledgements Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Geology Chapter 3: Physical Oceanography and Metereology Chapter 4: Introducing Coral Reefs Chapter 5: Geological History of Reefs Chapter 6: Coral Reef Origins: The Theories Chapter 7: Scleractina: The Reef-Builders Colour Plates Chapter 8: Non-Scleractinian Cnidaria Chapter 9: Foraminiferida Chapter 10: Environmental Factors Chapter 11: Coral Reefs: Natural Disturbances Chapter 12: Coral Reefs: Growth and Development