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  • Formaat: Hardback, 288 pages, kõrgus x laius: 235x156 mm, 23 b/w illus.
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Jun-2025
  • Kirjastus: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691247331
  • ISBN-13: 9780691247335
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  • Formaat: Hardback, 288 pages, kõrgus x laius: 235x156 mm, 23 b/w illus.
  • Ilmumisaeg: 10-Jun-2025
  • Kirjastus: Princeton University Press
  • ISBN-10: 0691247331
  • ISBN-13: 9780691247335
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"Because of global warming, scientists predict that the majority of the world's coral reefs may be gone by the end of the century based on rapid declines in the past century. In fact, the amount of living coral on Caribbean reefs dropped by 80% in the last three decades of the 1900s. But there's hope. Researchers studying both living and fossilized corals are bringing together their work to better understand the past and present of coral reefs and applying that understanding to help reefs become more resilient into the future. In Reefs of Time, paleontologist Lisa Gardiner introduces readers to coral reefs through the lens of the fossilized limestone structures they've left behind. Gardiner argues that understanding the life cycles of reefs that existed in "shallow deep time"--that is, the era of the youngest fossils inhabited by creatures much like those of today's world but unaffected by human contact--can help us better grasp the unique challenges facing corals in the present. As Gardiner shows, once we know what happened in the past and what's happening in the present, we can begin to solve the questions of the future: Do coral reefs have any chance of surviving climate change, ocean warming, pollution, and other problems of the Anthropocene? And if so, how can humans be part of the solution? The book begins with an introduction to fossilization and the singular way coral and other limestone-producing organisms interact with the ocean's geological cycles. After an exploration of ancient reefs and thefield of paleoecology, Gardiner shifts to a discussion of present-day reefs and the deleterious effects of ocean warming and other stressors that impact coral's ability to bounce back from disruption. She then returns to the fossil record to explore wayscoral has built up resilience in the past and discusses how scientists can use this knowledge to help coral become more resilient in the future. Throughout, Gardiner draws on her own research and experience studying living and dead corals, along with a synthesis of the latest conclusions from other scientists, to illuminate how unlocking the recent past can help us change the future"-- Provided by publisher.

How fossilized reefs hold clues to the survival of corals in the Anthropocene

With rising global temperatures, pollution, overfishing, ocean acidification, and other problems caused by humans, there’s no question that today’s coral reefs are in trouble. As predictions about the future of these ecosystems grow increasingly dire, scientists are looking in an unlikely place for new ways to save corals: the past. The reefs of yesteryear faced challenges too, from changing sea level to temperature shifts, and understanding how they survived and when they faltered can help guide our efforts to help ensure a future for reefs.

Lisa Gardiner weaves together the latest cutting-edge science with stories of her expeditions to tropical locales to show how fossils and other reef remains offer tantalizing glimpses of how corals persisted through time, and how this knowledge can guide our efforts to ensure a future for these remarkable organisms. Gardiner takes readers on an excursion into “the shallow end of deep time”—when marine life was much like today’s yet unaffected by human influence—to explore the cities of fossilized limestone left behind by corals and other reef life millennia ago. The changes in reefs today are unlike anything ever seen before, but the fossil record offers hope that the coral reefs of tomorrow can weather the environmental challenges that lie ahead.

A breathtaking journey of scientific discovery, Reefs of Time reveals how lessons from the past can help us to chart a path forward for coral reefs struggling for survival in an age of climate crisis and mass extinction.

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"[ This] penetrating study is dedicated to ensuring reefs survival."---Andrew Robinson, Nature "A love letter to past, present and future coral reefs. . . . [ Gardiner's] stories of fossil and modern polypsas well as the people that study themprompted me to think more deeply about resilience."---Jen Christiansen, Scientific American "In an era of widespread coral bleaching and worldwide loss of coral reefs, Gardiner's lessons from the past may help save corals for the future."---Nancy Bent, Booklist "A standout contribution to marine literature, offering clarity and hope in the face of one of our eras most pressing environmental challenges." * Sevenseas Media * "This is an important book, well written and about a vital aspect of our natural heritage and wild life."---Simon Cocking, Irish Tech News "A vivid narrative that blends rigorous science, deep history, and personal fieldwork into a captivating exploration of reef life, loss, and resilience."---Sara Asadi, Integrative and Comparative Biology "Gardiner artfully combines vivid imagery, scientific context, and stories from leading reef scientists to create a narrative that engages, educates, and inspires the reader to connect with the past, present, and future of reefs."---Dr. Nia Walker, Integrative and Comparative Biology "Gardiner's writing style is engaging and warm. . . . [ She] makes a complex topic accessible to a wide audience and produces an enjoyable read."---Emma Seal, The Marine Biologist "This book is a useful read for anyone interested in coral reefs and is deeply valuable for its focus on ancient reefs." * Choice * "A joy to read, crafting together scientific methodology and tales of fieldwork in exotic locations to highlight the importance of the theory of uniformitarianism. . . . Gardiner has created a simple yet scientifically robust narrative that can be understood by the public, yet gives enough information for those that wish to develop a deeper understanding."---Gordon Neighbour, Geoscientist "Lisa S. Gardiner, in fluid conversational prose, friendly and engaging, examines the prehuman fossil record and reveals what once was and may never be again. . . . This is an important book with a significant message, and dire warnings for a world about to change drastically in the coming decades. Lisa S. Gardiner has done an admirable job in alerting us to impending disaster."---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds

Lisa S. Gardiner is a science writer, geoscientist, and educator. She is the author of Tales from an Uncertain World: What Other Assorted Disasters Can Teach Us about Climate Change. Her writing has appeared in leading publications such as the Atlantic, Hakai Magazine, and Scientific American.