--- product_id: 384295395 title: "Coral Reefs: A Natural History" price: "₱3596" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/384295395-coral-reefs-a-natural-history store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Coral Reefs: A Natural History **Price:** ₱3596 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Coral Reefs: A Natural History - **How much does it cost?** ₱3596 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/384295395-coral-reefs-a-natural-history) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An illustrated look at corals and the reefs they build around the world, and the causes and dire consequences of their rapid disappearance Corals are among the most varied lifeforms on Earth, ranging from mushroom corals and leather corals to button polyps, sea fans, anemones, and pulse corals. Bridging the gap between plant and animal, these marine invertebrates serve as homes to reef fish and share symbiotic relationships with photosynthesizing algae, which provide corals with their nourishment. This stunningly illustrated book profiles the astonishing diversity of the world's coral groups, describing key aspects of their natural history and explaining why coral reefs are critical to the health of our oceans. Representative examples of corals have been selected to illustrate the broad range of species, and the book's lively and informative commentary covers everything from identification to conservation, making it an essential resource for marine biologists, divers, and anyone who is fascinated by these remarkable sea creatures. Features more than 200 exquisite color photos Highlights key aspects of corals and their natural history Features representative examples from around the world Includes photos of rare and unusual species Review: Excellent book, arrived in excellent condition! - This book provides the complete history of corals, and includes many diagrams and high quality photographs. The book arrived in excellent condition, and I am very pleased with the seller! My order was wrapped in a sealed bag before being placed in the packaging from desertcart, so it was extra protected. I am very pleased and look forward to purchasing from this seller in the future! Well done, and thank you! Review: A smorgasboard of beautiful photography and narration - As an avid scuba diver couped up in a far away land, dreaming of coral reefs and the splendor of colour that accompanies the structure and pattern of this incredible world, the closest I can get currently, is diving into books. “Coral Reefs – A Natural History” by Charles Sheppard is one such publication I cannot stop backflipping into…. As a novice photographer, I am drawn to the patterns and textures of the coral structures, the repetitive, geometrical and perfectly duplicated forms. The pages of this book allow me to float back into the ocean and seek out these cityscapes and marvel at the beauty. Charles narration is not only incredibly descriptive and informative, but its is also calming and passionate. His life’s work is poured over the pages and entraps the reader to crave more of this world, so few are privileged to explore. I am left breathless and excited to once again get into the blue armed with more understanding and appreciation and amazing knowledge, gleamed from the pages of this must have book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #161,614 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #110 in Marine Life #194 in Ecosystems #226 in Natural History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews | ## Images ![Coral Reefs: A Natural History - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Ja6CM2naL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book, arrived in excellent condition! *by A***. on May 22, 2024* This book provides the complete history of corals, and includes many diagrams and high quality photographs. The book arrived in excellent condition, and I am very pleased with the seller! My order was wrapped in a sealed bag before being placed in the packaging from Amazon, so it was extra protected. I am very pleased and look forward to purchasing from this seller in the future! Well done, and thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A smorgasboard of beautiful photography and narration *by C***D on November 30, 2021* As an avid scuba diver couped up in a far away land, dreaming of coral reefs and the splendor of colour that accompanies the structure and pattern of this incredible world, the closest I can get currently, is diving into books. “Coral Reefs – A Natural History” by Charles Sheppard is one such publication I cannot stop backflipping into…. As a novice photographer, I am drawn to the patterns and textures of the coral structures, the repetitive, geometrical and perfectly duplicated forms. The pages of this book allow me to float back into the ocean and seek out these cityscapes and marvel at the beauty. Charles narration is not only incredibly descriptive and informative, but its is also calming and passionate. His life’s work is poured over the pages and entraps the reader to crave more of this world, so few are privileged to explore. I am left breathless and excited to once again get into the blue armed with more understanding and appreciation and amazing knowledge, gleamed from the pages of this must have book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic book *by W***I on January 30, 2022* Starfish, kelp, octopi, squid, jellyfish -- everything in the ocean is edible. You just gotta cook it right. This book has exquisite photographs of all my favorite parts of the sea -- coral reefs, sharks, the roiling surface during a storm. It's all here. The ocean is full of stuff that can eat us (we're all edible too). Throw the grandparents in. If you love art, check out my favorite books on the subject: - Airshow by Philip Castle - Icon by Frank Frazetta - Great Fighter Jets of the Galaxy 1 by Tim Gibson ## Frequently Bought Together - Coral Reefs: A Natural History - Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life - Oceanology: The Secrets of the Sea Revealed (DK Secret World Encyclopedias) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/384295395-coral-reefs-a-natural-history](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/384295395-coral-reefs-a-natural-history) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-08-19*