Coral Reefs of the Red Sea

This volume is a complete review and reference work for scientists, engineers, and students concerned with coral reefs in the Red Sea. It provides an up-to-date review on the geology, ecology, and physiology of coral reef ecosystems in the Red Sea, includ

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Christian R. Voolstra Michael L. Berumen Editors

Coral Reefs of the Red Sea

Coral Reefs of the World Volume 11 Series editors: Bernhard M. Riegl, Nova Southeastern University, Dania Beach, USA Richard E. Dodge, Nova Southeastern University, Dania Beach, USA

Coral Reefs of the World is a series presenting the status of knowledge of the world’s coral reefs authored by leading scientists. The volumes are organized according to political or regional oceanographic boundaries. Emphasis is put on providing authoritative overviews of biology and geology, explaining the origins and peculiarities of coral reefs in each region. The information is so organized that it is up to date and can be used as a general reference and entry-point for further study. The series will cover all recent and many of the fossil coral reefs of the world. Prospective authors and/or editors should consult the Series Editors B.M.  Riegl and R.E. Dodge for more details. Any comments or suggestions for future volumes are welcomed: Dr. Bernhard M. Riegl/Dr. Richard E. Dodge Nova Southeastern University Dania Beach, FL 33004 USA e-mail: [email protected] and [email protected] More information about this series at http://www.springer.com/series/7539

Christian R. Voolstra  •  Michael L. Berumen Editors

Coral Reefs of the Red Sea

Editors Christian R. Voolstra Red Sea Research Center KAUST University Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Michael L. Berumen Red Sea Research Center KAUST University Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

ISSN 2213-719X     ISSN 2213-7203 (electronic) Coral Reefs of the World ISBN 978-3-030-05800-5    ISBN 978-3-030-05802-9 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-05802-9 Library of Congress Control Number: 2019933737 © Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors, and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. This Springer imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The