Two Oceans: A guide to the marine life of southern Africa - Softcover

Beckley, L. E.; Branch, G. M.; Branch, George; Branch, M. L.; Griffiths, Charles; Branch, Margo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1770076336 ISBN 13: 9781770076334

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa, 2008

Synopsis

This unrivalled field guide covers over 1,400 species of the most common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts—including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. The book documents a selection of these, concentrating on the most frequently encountered species living in the intertidal zone and in shallow subtidal waters that can readily be explored by scuba divers.

There is a particular focus on open-coast beaches and rocky shores, and aquatic estuarine animals and plants are also covered. Fish that are commonly seen in tidal pools or by divers, or those frequently caught by angers are included, as are smaller rock-pool fish. It will meet the needs of scientists, students, fishermen, scuba divers and beachcombers alike, encapsulating current knowledge and enabling the identification of diverse species, from
sponges to whales and from seaweeds to mangroves.

About this title

About the Author

PROFESSOR GEORGE M. BRANCH is world-renowned for his research on rocky shores.

Edition details

• Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1770076336
• ISBN 13: 9781770076334
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 359