Del Norte Public Library

"The Titan Project—an international research station off the coast of Australia—discovers a thriving zone of life in an otherwise dead sea. The area teems with a strange bioluminescent coral that defies science, yet holds great promise for the future. But the loss of a military submarine in the area triggers a brutal attack and sets in motion a geological disaster that destabilizes an entire region. Massive quakes, volcanic eruptions, and deadly...

Briefly descibes lifecycle and importance of coral.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of coral polyps and describes what coral reefs are like and how they form.

Describes the animals known as corals, the formation of the reefs they build, and life in this unique habitat.

Vivid color photographs and detailed informative text compare coral reef ecology with city dwellers, competing and adapting for resources.