Reefs of Time

”[This] penetrating study is dedicated to ensuring reefs’ survival.”—Andrew Robinson, Nature“A love letter to past, present and future coral reefs… . [Gardiner’s] stories of fossil and modern polyps—as well as the people that study them—prompted me to think more deeply about resilience.”—Jen Christiansen, Scientific American“In an era of widespread coral bleaching and worldwide loss of coral reefs, Gardiner’s lessons from the past may help save corals for the future.”—Nancy Bent, Booklist“A standout contribution to marine literature, offering clarity and hope in the face of one of our era’s most pressing environmental challenges.” * Sevenseas Media *“This is an important book, well written and about a vital aspect of our natural heritage and wild life.”—Simon Cocking, Irish Tech News“A vivid narrative that blends rigorous science, deep history, and personal fieldwork into a captivating exploration of reef life, loss, and resilience.”—Sara Asadi, Integrative and Comparative Biology“Gardiner artfully combines vivid imagery, scientific context, and stories from leading reef scientists to create a narrative that engages, educates, and inspires the reader to connect with the past, present, and future of reefs.”—Dr. Nia Walker, Integrative and Comparative Biology“Gardiner’s writing style is engaging and warm… . [She] makes a complex topic accessible to a wide audience and produces an enjoyable read.”—Emma Seal, The Marine Biologist“Lisa S. Gardiner, in fluid conversational prose, friendly and engaging, examines the prehuman fossil record and reveals what once was and may never be again… . This is an important book with a significant message, and dire warnings for a world about to change drastically in the coming decades. Lisa S. Gardiner has done an admirable job in alerting us to impending disaster.”—David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds“This book is a useful read for anyone interested in coral reefs and is deeply valuable for its focus on ancient reefs.” * Choice *

Lisa S. Gardiner is a science writer, geoscientist, and educator. She is the author of Tales from an Uncertain World: What Other Assorted Disasters Can Teach Us about Climate Change. Her writing has appeared in leading publications such as the Atlantic, Hakai Magazine, and Scientific American.