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Presents a children's study of the life and cycles of a variety of plants and animals that inhabit the coral reefs, and examines where coral reefs exist and how they form, the various animals that feed off of the reefs, and the different levels of the food chain.

Contains thirteen articles in which the authors explore the extent to which the world's coral reefs are threatened, debating the effects of global warming, natural and human threats, cyanide fishing, African dust, tourism, and trade in coral organisms, and looking at strategies to protect coral reefs.

Presents information about the various sea creatures that feed on coral polyps and algae of the coral reef, including fish, snails, slugs, and starfish.

Examines the formation of coral reefs and the kinds of animals that live there in text and photographs.

Describes coral reefs and the problems they face, discussing how they are affected by human activities and their possible future.

Examines some of the protective methods, such as camouflage, regenerating parts of their bodies, and travelling in schools, used by creatures living near coral reefs.

Describes some of the symbiotic relationships that help preserve the fragile coral reef ecosystem.

Describes coral reefs, the different kinds of animals that can be found in them, and their ecological importance.

Asks readers to find nine animals, including a sea snake, jellyfish, and sea anemone, in a picture of a coral reef and profiles each one, providing facts and color photos.

Describes what coral reefs are, where they are found, and what types of plants and animals live there.

Discusses the variety of living things in a coral reef's ecosystem.

Discusses the anatomy of coral and how these creatures make impressive reef structures and beautiful habitats for underwater life.

Examines the biology and physical features of the ocean's coral reefs, describing the different types of fish, reef structures, microbes, plants, reptiles, mammals, and invertebrates found in its reefs.

Explores coral reef systems, describing the relationships among fish, crabs, and other reef animals and examines the increasing threats coral reefs face.

Examines the work of marine biologist Dr. Alexandra Grutter, looking at what her research, as well as that of her colleagues, has revealed about coral reef relationships.