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A hugely affecting memoir by the world's leading coral reef scientist, revealing the thrill of diving and the vital science and story of these majestic reefs. How did one of the world's preeminent marine conservation scientists fall in love with coral reefs? We first meet Callum as a young student who had never been abroad, spending a summer helping to map the unknown reefs of Saudi Arabia. From that moment, when Callum first cleared his goggles, he never looked back. He went on to survey Sharm al-Sheikh, and from there he would dive into the deep in the name of research all over the world, from Australia's imperiled Great Barrier Reef to the hardier reefs of the Caribbean. Reef Life is filled with astonishing stories of adventure and the natural world, which are by turns lyrical and laced with a wonderful wry humor. Callum illuminates the science of our oceans and reefs and his book, combined with the stunning photographs from Alex Mustard, will also commit readers to support Callum's goal to preserve 10 percent of the world's oceans.
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"A vivid, lyrical science memoir for readers curious about coral reefs, and fans of environmental nonfiction."
"There's an honesty to this."
"In enthusiastic prose he describes corals, the fish, and other animals that live amongst the coral colonies, and the dangers these fragile worlds face in an age of global climate change."
"Roberts has a gift for capturing the personalities and characteristics of the creatures he encounters ..."
"It is also a fine introduction to the ecology of reefs and the existential threats they now face ..."
"A charming, well-written introduction to coral-reef ecology and the scientists who uncover its mysteries."
"Roberts enables his audience to marvel at the miracle of natural engineering which coral reefs represent ..."
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