This authoritative guide enables accurate identification of the common components of the inshore benthic invertebrates of the British Isles and adjacent European coasts, as well as a substantial proportion of fish species.
Handbook of Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises covers all 90 species and all subspecies of the world.
A clear-eyed examination of sustainable development in the coastal estuarine/marine context. Reflects on the paradox of protected yet polluted environments.
This is the first fully illustrated guide to this notorious serpulid genus of calcareous tubeworms.
This guide enables you to identify 635 vertrebrates, incl. all birds, mammals (including cetaceans and bats), reptiles, amphibians and freshwater fish in the British Isles, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Drawing on the latest scientific research on the biology and ethology of sharks and their exceptional characteristics, In the Name of Sharks aims to break through the barrier of prejudice and to pay homage to their true nature.
A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the common marine fish found around Britain and Ireland—ideal for divers, snorkellers, and natural history enthusiasts.
Detailed classifications and taxonomic synopses within each phylum are provided. The only college textbook on the subject that is in full color.
Jellyfish examines our ambiguous relationship with these ancient and yet ill-understood animals, describing their surprisingly complex anatomy, weaponry and habits, and their vital contribution to the ocean's ecosystem
Der aktuelle Unterwasserführer für Taucher und Schnorchler für das Rotes Meer. Zur Bestimmung von Fischen, Säugetieren, Reptilien und Weichtieren.
Cette nouvelle édition des poissons d'eau douce de France est entièrement mise à jour tant sur la taxonomie que sur la répartition des espèces.
Identification guide for Belgium, the Netherlands and the North Sea Coast of Germany to marine and brackish Bryozoans from the Southern Bight of the North Sea.
This book is a fundamental contribution to improve the monitoring of benthic dinoflagellates worldwide, highlighting their scientific relevance and the health and economic impacts of benthic dinoflagellates for society.
This book offers an up-to-date and comprehensive text on the study of marine biology, presenting insights into the methodologies scientists have adopted for the study of marine ecosystems.
This Very Short Introduction to Marine Biology explores the marine environment and the nature of life in the oceans, emphasizing their significance to our planet and human society.
Unique insight into the past, present and future of marine conservation. In-depth case-studies from global marine conservation initiatives. Interviews with leaders who have developed the protection and conservation of the marine environment
Marine Decapod Crustacea explains the anatomical features necessary for differentiating taxa and includes diagnoses and identification keys to all 189 families and 2121 genera of marine Decapoda.
Marine Flatworms of the Tropical Indo-Pacific focuses on the free-living highly diverse marine flatworms of the order Polycladida.
A new and updated edition of this popular title covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.
A practical and fascinating guidebook covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the North Sea and English Channel.
This open-access book invites its readers to dive into the depths of marine mammal bioacoustics.
The is easy-to-use identification guide to the whales, dolphins and seals found in Southern African waters and the Southern Ocean is compact yet comprehensive.
The authors of this book have thus reached deep into their collections, and present their favourite photos, their favourite tales with the hope that the readers will fall in love with the splendid miniature communities at the bottom of the sea.
A thorough understanding of planktonic organisms is the first step towards a real appreciation of the diversity, biology, and ecological importance of marine life.
