Recommended Reading List


Understanding the Environment, Invertebrates and Coral Reefs

The following books are recommended to give the reader an understanding of the environmental issues affecting the oceans, information on the major invertebrate classes and a background on coral reef ecosystems. If you wish to purchase multiple books, please come back to this page and click each button to ensure the Reef Stewardship Foundation receives full credit for recommending the books.

Books Important to Breeding Marine Ornamental Animals
with the Reef Stewardship Foundation

The following books are recommended reading for information on breeding marine ornamental industry animals in captivity.


Excellent Hobbyist Reference Books

The following books are some of the best hobbyist reference books.

Books to Help You Reduce Your Impact on the Environment
and Understand How to Change Society

The following books are recommended to give the reader ideas and inspiration to look for ways to reduce their impact on the environment, and in many cases save money! If you know of another book to add, please e-mail us.

General Reference Books

General reference books that might be helpful for specific purposes.

Recommended Books Not Available Through Amazon


Reproduction and Development of Marine Invertebrates of the Northern Pacific Coast Data and Methods for the Study of Eggs, Embryos, and Larvae by Megumi F. Strathmann

Strathmann's book can be purchased through the University of Washington Press by clicking the picture below.

Breeding Techniques for Reefbuilding Corals by Dirk Peterson is available for purchase through the RSF website by clicking the picture below.

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