Book excerpt: "Coral Reefs and Associated Marine Fauna around the Arabian Peninsula is a unique text that contains studies on a diverse range of topics related to the biology of the Red Sea and Arabian (Persian) Gulf region. Containing invited and peer-reviewed chapters, this book is a compilation of the works of various experts in their respective fields. The authors delve into the marine fauna around the Arabian Peninsula including marine reptiles and mammals, coral reefs, fish, invertebrates, algae and phytoplankton. They also explore the resulting from anthropogenic and climate effects. The will be a helpful resource for researchers in Geotechnics and Biology. It will also be an valuable read for anyone interested in the biology of these two warm semi-isolated seas with their unique environments"--