Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs is a scientific work by Charles Darwin, published in the mid-19th century, that explores the structure, distribution, and origin of coral reefs. It categorizes these formations into atolls, barrier reefs, and fringing reefs, drawing on observations from his travels during the Beagle Expedition (1831-1836). The book is notable for its early insights into geological processes affecting coral ecosystems, particularly the relationship between subsidence and coral growth, laying foundational ideas for modern oceanography.