THE BROWN ROOM
Scuba Gallery #4

Oceanographic Processes of Coral Reefs: Physical and Biological Links in the Great Barrier Reef   by Eric Wolanski
— This book demonstrates the relevance of science and the need of science in planning the future of the Great Barrier Reef and coral reefs worldwide. The book emphasizes multi-disciplinary processes, i.e. physical and biological links, as these emerge as the dominant forces shaping and controlling the ecosystem. It draws heavily on experience with coral reefs in Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. A CD-ROM accompanies the book with spectacular video clips and computer visualization of linked ecological and physical processes.   See other books on Our Scuba Bookshelf

Endangered Mermaids : The Manatees of Florida
— Slow-moving and harmless plant-eating marine mammals, they frequent the shallows of Florida's rivers and coastal ocean. As the number of people living in Florida grows, the number of manatees shrinks. Endangered Mermaids tells the story of the manatee in Florida through the eyes of the many people who study, care for, and try to save this captivating animal from extinction. Filmmaker, nature photographer, and manatee-lover Jonathan Bird documents this utterly loveable creature and the current efforts underway to save it."   See other movies on Our Scuba Bookshelf