Tropical Marine Life of Australia

Plants and Animals of the central Indo- Pacific

$149.99

ISBN

9781921517587

More Information
By	Graham Edgar
Format	Paperback / softback
Page Extent	600
Book Size	260 x 175 x 40 mm (H x W x D)
Imprint	Reed New Holland
Release Date	21 Aug 2019
Subject Classification	Biology, life sciences / Zoology & animal sciences / Zoology: Vertebrates / Zoology: Mammals

Details

Tropical Marine Life of Australia is the definitive guide to tropical Australian and central Indo-Pacific marine life, covering over 2,400 species of animals and plants. Groups covered include seaweeds, corals, molluscs, crustaceans, fishes, reptiles and mammals. The characteristics of each species are outlined, including distinguishing features, distribution and rarity. This indispensable guide covers all common species likely to be encountered by divers and shoreline ramblers, and also many of the more rare species or those with an unusual appearance or lifestyle.

About the Author(s)

Graham Edgar

Professor Graham Edgar works at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania. He has over 150 publications, among which are several books with New Holland including the sister title for this book, Tropical Marine Life of Australia. He is one of only three scientists awarded the most prestigious awards for both marine science (Australian Marine Science Association Jubilee Award) and environmental science (Eureka Award), and is co-founder and President of the Reef Life Survey Foundation.