Presents a complete study of the coral reef ecosystem, focusing on the flora and fauna of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. Contents: history; meteorology; oceanography; morphology; diversity; microbiology; phytoplankton; zooplankton; detritus; fisheries; benthic algae; seagrasses; mangroves; macrofauna and meiofauna; reptiles; birds and mammals; reserves; natural products chemistry and chemical ecology.