Coral reef marine plants of Hainan Island

'Coral Reef Marine Plants of Hainan Island' summarizes the literature on the role and use of marine plants in coral reef ecosystems, especially in China and countries in the Asia-Pacific Region.

The first chapter of the book focuses on the description of coral reef ecosystems, their architecture, and status of Hainan coral reefs.

The second chapter focuses on common knowledge surrounding marine plants, such as their classification, identifying characteristics of different phyla, morphology, reproduction, life forms, main algal communities on coral reefs, distribution of algae on coral reefs and their roles, and the use of seaweeds in cookery, medicine, industry, and agriculture.