Coral Reefs: A Natural History

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During term time Coral Reef is ideally suited for parents and toddlers, the children can play in the shallow water with the diving bell or on the slides. Sessions are currently bookable until 31st March 2024, Including February Half Term 12th -16th February 2024, more dates to follow Discover the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park by Compiled by Lesley Murdoch, Great Barraier Reef Marine Park Authority Messner begins and ends the The Brilliant Deep with one tiny coral spawn and how it can grow into a new colony. And what feels to be a simple story in between is in actuality a wonderful lesson about ocean life. Readers learns how coral reefs are formed, why they are important to the not just the ocean's environment, but also to ours, and that sometimes, it takes just one person with an idea to make a difference.

The crown-of-thorns story takes readers on tropical expeditions around the world, and into both marine laboratories and government committees, where scientists rigorously search for answers to the many profound questions surrounding this event. Were these fierce starfish outbreaks the kind of manmade disaster heralded by such environmentalists as Rachel Carson in Silent Spring? Indeed, discussions of the cause of the starfish plagues have involved virtually every environmental issue of our timeover-fishing, pesticide use, atomic testing, rain forest depletion, and over-population, but many marine biologists maintain that the epidemic is a natural feature of coral-reef life, an ecological “”balance of nature”” that should not to be tampered with until we know the scientific truth of the crisis. But should we search for the scientific truth before taking action? And what if an environmental emergency cannot wait for a rigorous scientific search for “”the truth?””” This year Everyone active will be launching our AGe is just a number campaign on Sunday 1st October which marks the...

This excellent book, by Charles Sheppard, a foremost author of academic, popular and educational books on coral reefs, reflects a lifetime studying and enjoying these ecosystems. . . . I recommend that, in addition, to getting your own copy, you give the book to budding (and experienced) marine biologists."—Mike Elliott, The Marine Biologist There here to stay! our new Holiday parent and toddler sessions! Every Saturday 8am and on selected Holiday dates. Award-winning children's author Kate Messner ( The Seventh Wish) and acclaimed Canadian artist Matthew Forsythe ( The Gold Leaf) have teamed up for the children's non-fiction title, The Brilliant Deep: Rebuilding the World's Coral Reefs: The Story of Ken Nedimyer and the Coral Restoration Foundation. A pictorial biography as well an introductory examination into conservation efforts of coral reefs, The Brilliant Deep is a fascinating true story brought to life by beautiful artwork. An introduction to the coral reef biology and ecology in a full-color identification guide to the better-known corals of the Pacific, Indian and Atlantic. I really loved this children's biography about Ken Nedimyer. The art, by the talented illustrator Matthew Forsythe, was gorgeous and Kate Messner's writing was the perfect mix of poetic and informative. I will be offering this book up as a suggestion all over the library - you like fish? "The Brilliant Deep." You want a science-y father/daughter duo? "The Brilliant Deep". Ocean love? Curiosity about the coral reef? It works.

Chin’s approach makes this book a must-have common core tool for teachers and librarians introducing scientific principals to young students.” Bring the kids along to Coral Reef to work of some of their excess energy. Suitable for the young of all ages whatever the weather. This publication may also contain quotations, terms and annotations that reflect the historical attitude of the original author or that of the period in which the item was written, and may be considered inappropriate today. The book covers the huge list of dangers that reefs face today and how people are working to protect them. It looks at artificial reef structures and the marine life that lives on them. There are chapters on reef fish and sharks and how the diverse species living on the reefs interact. . . . I will never look at a coral reef in the same way again and will marvel even more at their beauty and complexity."—Caroline Robertson-Brown, Scubaverse

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Family Swimming with Waterslides - Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays (termtime) - 3:30pm - 8:45pm, Saturdays and Sundays 9am - 8pm, Holiday periods Monday - Friday 09:00-20:45 Specially designed with fun in mind there are three giant water slides, wild water rapids, an erupting volcano and hissing snakes. For the little ones there is a diving bell, small slides and shallow pools to paddle in. Coral Reef Fishes: Indo-Pacific and Caribbean. Expanded and updated to include an additional 44 species, this is a handy guide to those fishes that are likely to be observed by anybody visiting or diving on the coral reefs of the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean, and the Pacific to a depth of sixty meters. Overall, a timely, mesmerizing and truly interesting non-fiction children's title that has multiple ways of being enjoyed (and used!). Thinking of books like Hello Hello or Bloom, one can see that children's titles (whether categorized as picture books or more strictly non-fiction) are exploring and offering up tremendous scope of topics for children (and adults). Children's book efforts on conservation are blossoming and the possibilities for education and literacy (in schools, in libraries, at home, etc.) is exciting. Messner and Forsythe have, with The Brilliant Deep, added a very strong (and beautiful!) title to the booming roster of children's biographical and science books- a title that might spark readers to learn even more about the Coral Restoration Foundation and Ken Nedimyer's legacy of conservation. Public Swmming (Green Family Aquasplash slide available) - Mondays & Fridays 9am - 3.30pm & Thursdays - 10:30am-3:30pm

During the late 1960s and 1970s, massive herds of poisonous crown-of-thorns starfish suddenly began to infest coral reef communities around the world, leaving in their wake devastation comparable to a burnt-out rainforest. In What is Natural?, Jan Sapp both examines this ecological catastrophe and captures the intense debate among scientists about what caused the crisis, and how it should be handled. Messner's engaging text is uncomplicated and direct as she follows the life of Ken as he grows into manhood and fatherhood, making the ocean his life's work. She gets straight to the point, then moves onto the next. Matthew Forsythe's artwork is equally simple, almost primitive in nature. It has all the colors of the ocean in them and adds visual details that help clarify concepts for young children.Experience the rush of our thrilling selection of five interactive special effects water slides, from the gentler Aqua Splash, which is perfect for younger children and families to the more extreme Cannon, Storm Chaser and Maelstrom slides. You also have access to the fun swimming pool with its pirate ship, fountains, rapids, bubble pool and little corals children’s area. With this session, you get a maximum of 90 minutes in the pools and on the slides. Slide rules and Height and age restrictions apply. Terms and conditions apply. Life-Saving Products Form Coral Reefs: Coral Reefs Are Storehouses of Genetic Resources with Vast Medicinal Potential, but They Must Be Properly Managed. (Perspectives) Ove Hoegh-Guldberg FAA is Professor of Marine Studies at the School of Biological Sciences and ARC Centre for Coral Reef Studies at the University of Queensland, where he has studied the physiological ecology of corals, particularly relating to their response to climate change, for more than 30 years. Ove was also an editor of The Great Barrier Reef: Biology, Environment and Management. This amazing picture book biography begins and ends with this empowering, yet simple sentence. Ken Nedimyer was a boy growing up in Southern Florida and watched as the coral reefs off the coast began to die. He decided to take action and established a foundation to restore corals to the reefs.

Coral Reefs by Jason Chin plunges readers into the ocean with incredible facts about fish, coral reefs and marine life. Readers will experience the ocean like they never have before in this stunning picture book full of breathtaking illustrations.This comprehensive and engaging book brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change. It will inform and inspire readers to learn more about these intriguing natural phenomena and how we can protect coral reefs for the future. AUSTRALIA’S GREAT BARRIER REEF A Handbook on the Corals, Shells, Crabs, Larger Animals and Birds, with some remarks on the Reef’s place in History. Influenced by underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, Ken learned how to scuba dive and as he swam around the ocean, observing the world of fish and sea stars, he also began noticing the beautiful coral reefs in the Florida Keys. The beauty of this type of book is it can be dipped into at any stage because of the nature of the mini chapters. This book will obviously appeal to marine biologists and divers but as a general guide to coral reefs biology, flora and fauna and how the crucial impact of climate change will impact on them, then it will also appeal to all readers with an interest in general natural history. Highly recommended."—Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association Marine biologists believe coral reefs existed 400 million years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Today this active environment is home to about 20,000 kinds of brilliantly coloured corals, plants, and animals-more sea creatures than are found anywhere else in the world. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is so large that astronauts can see it from outer space! But what is life like in a coral reef? What do corals eat? Why are corals more colourful at nighttime? Children will enjoy Gibbon’s informative text and clear, detailed illustrations on this journey into the unique lives of coral reefs.