Sea Mosses: A Collector's Guide and an Introduction to the Study of Marine Algæ (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alpheus Baker Hervey

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483978485 ISBN 13: 9780483978485

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the living world of sea plants with a practical collector’s guide to Sea Mosses.

This field-ready introduction helps you identify and study the vibrant algae that inhabit shores on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The book pairs clear keys, practical collecting advice, and mounting and preserving tips with evocative descriptions of life in the tide pools and surf.

Begin with a friendly introduction to the sea’s flora and how the study of marine algae can enrich summer days by the shore. The guide walks you through how these plants are classified, where to look for them, and how to collect responsibly. It also explains simple mounting and preservation techniques, so you can keep specimens for study and display. Rich with real-plant plates derived from actual specimens, the book emphasizes hands-on learning and careful observation.
What you’ll experience

• Step-by-step guidance to find, identify, and classify common sea mosses and red algae
• Practical methods for collecting, mounting, and preserving specimens
• Descriptive notes and color plates that reflect real plants from nature
• Overview of geographical distribution and the rhythms of seasonal collecting

Ideal for readers of nature guides, amateur algologists, and anyone drawn to marine life, this edition invites you to observe closely, collect thoughtfully, and appreciate the ocean’s hidden flora as part of the coastal experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483978485
• ISBN 13: 9780483978485
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 363