"More different types of animals live on coral reefs than anywhere else in the area. In this book, we find out how coral reefs are formed and learn why they are so important. We look at the amazing variety of fish around the reefs and discover why the reefs themselves are in danger."--Back cover
Key Stage 2
"An Appleseed Editions book."
Includes index
What is a coral reef? -- Coral animals -- Where do corals live? -- Coral reef fish -- Ways of feeding -- Living together -- Reef hunters -- Sea stars -- Dugongs and manatees -- Deadly creatures -- Wonderful worms -- Cold-water coral -- World oceans: Indian -- Watery words