Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs

'This book provides a complete coverage of traditional ecological topics, but it is unique in its focus on how accelerating socio-ecological and environmental changes affect coral-reef fishes.' Charles Birkeland, University of Hawaii, Manoa 'To do them justice, a book on the ecology of coral reef fishes should surely have a number of key characteristics. Its contents should be diverse and full of intriguing biology, from the physiology of individuals to the macroecology of assemblages. It should be rich both locally, chapter by chapter, and also globally, across the whole span of the volume. It should inspire, excite and instill concern. And, of course, such a book should also be colourful. This volume is all of these things. If you want to know about the ecology of coral reef fishes, start here.' Kevin J. Gaston, University of Exeter 'All you ever wanted to know about coral reef fishes (and much much more). Overflowing with ideas, beautifully illustrated, clearly written and compellingly organized - this book will be the go-to reference for a very long time.' Nancy Knowlton, author of Citizens of the Sea 'A comprehensive coverage of topics about the ecology of coral reef fishes, and, last but not least, it is beautifully illustrated. A must read for anyone interested in reef fishes.' Michel Loreau, National Centre for Scientific Research, France 'Coral reefs fishes are jewels in the biodiversity crown. This authoritative and beautifully illustrated book presents the latest ecological information, essential reading for researchers as well as for those working in conservation.' Georgina Mace, University College London 'This richly illustrated volume reviews the ecology of the Earth's most complex community - coral reef fishes - including conceptual debates and conservation issues, with chapters by leading experts.' John E. Randall, author of Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific