THE MARINE WORLD

A Natural History of Ocean Life

This new and fascinating book brings together information on the entire spectrum of marine life from microscopic plankton to giant whales. Major marine environments and ecosystems from the coastal sand dunes to the deep seabed are also described. In 544 pages plants, fungi, microorganisms and all invertebrate phyla are covered, with major sections on sponges, cnidarians, worms, molluscs, arthropods, echinoderms and sea squirts. Fish, reptiles, mammals and birds each also have their own major sections. Precise drawings and more than 1500 colour photographs help to illustrate the structure, biology, identification, classification and distribution of these organisms. Clear, accessible text makes this book an easy, but truly informative, read and a must for marine professionals, students, naturalists, divers and everyone with an interest in the ocean.

At last! This is the book we’ve all been waiting for. A one-size-fits-all comprehensive guide to the vast and wide-ranging wonders of the marine world. Mark Carwardine, zoologist and conservationist.

Totally packed with information and the photos and illustrations are superb! Paula   The Marine World is likely to become the one-stop reference (and inspiration) for students of marine natural history for years to come. Jeremy Stafford-Deitsch, author and photographer.

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