Reflections Underwater- A Multidisciplinary Exploration of Coral Reef Wonders

By Oded Degany

Reflections Underwater explores a dazzling variety of concepts relating to coral reefs. It's for anyone who has an intellectual interest in this beautiful, unique habitat and adds a layer of exploration to the coral reef experience. 

 

By taking a holistic, multi-disciplinary perspective, Reflections Underwater weaves together scientific and humanistic ideas, including psychology, evolution, zoology, philosophy, mathematics, art, physics and more.

 

​Reflections Underwater is made up of nine standalone chapters that can be read in any order, and answer questions such as:

 

Why are we so attracted to water and colorful reefs?

Are coral reefs a superorganism?

Why are reefs so colorful?

How did cleaning station symbiosis evolve?

Why is sex a death sentence for octopuses?

Do reef animals have consciousness?

Is the origin of the octopus cosmic or terrestrial?

How did warning coloration evolve?

How does the golden ratio manifest itself in coral reefs?

What are some non-conventional reproduction strategies among reef animals?

What are some extraordinary prey and defense mechanisms in the coral reef? 

And more

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oded Degany
• Release date: Aug 31, 2021
• ISBN: 9781098387648

Oded Degany

For more than a quarter of a century, Oded Degany has been an avid diver and underwater photographer, documenting his encounters with the creatures that make up coral reefs. His has a multi-disciplinary background which includes a BA in physics, an MA in biological thought, an MBA, and a partial doctorate in anthropology and religious studies.