Coastal Ecosystem Processes

Rating:
Summary: Extremely readable book
Review: Dr Alongi has produced an excellent book again. Although the book is aimed at university level the ordinary laymen should understand the basic principles. The book looks at the intricacies of food webs found in mangroves, sandy beaches and other coastal habitats. I particularly liked the section that dealt with coral reefs and the interaction of the corals with algae. It gave a clear understanding about a very complex issue. The book has 740 references, an excellent index and is well worth the money. I wholly recommend it.