The Illustrated World Encyclopedia Of Marine Fishes And Sea Creatures

Provides photographs and descriptions of various types of marine life found around the world, including fish, crabs, corals, dolphins, sharks, and others.

This stunning encyclopedia is a fascinating guide to more than 400 fish and sea creatures from aroundthe world and from every marine habitat.Representation is broad, featuring members of some of the most exciting and successful animal groups in the marine world, including sponges, corals, jelly animals, worms, crustaceans, molluscs, echinoderms, fish, reptiles and sea mammals. Read about the plate-like body armor of creatures that endure the crash of the incoming tide; the reefs that teem with colorful life; the communities that exist at the edge of the contents; and the formidable creatures that hunt in remote waters. Each profile is illustrated with a beautiful watercolor artwork plus a panel which contains a map to pinpoint distribution, and concise information on habitat type, size, breeding and feeding behavior.

A box set of two hardback encyclopedias of 1250 freshwater and marine creatures, with 1700 images.

This is a natural history identification guide to the diverse animal life of deep oceans, open seas, estuaries, shorelines, ponds, lakes and rivers around the globe with 1700 illustrations, maps and photographs. This is an authoritative visual guide to aquatic wildlife featuring fish, shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, sharks, turtles, rays, whales and amphibians. This informative directory details 1250 species, shown in stunning watercolours, with facts about distribution, habitat, feeding, size and breeding. Marine and freshwater habitats are described and explored, including cool lakes, coral reefs, tropical swamps, shallow streams and deep oceans. 1700 colour images make this an invaluable guide to the extraordinary fresh and saltwater world. This stunning guide begins with an explanation of how certain key animal groups have evolved to live and breed within their different environments. There are full-colour artworks highlighting the special anatomy connected with respiration, reproduction, feeding, motion and buoyancy in creatures such as fish, echinoderms, molluscs and mammals. The detailed directory section provides a comprehensive overview to the vast array of marine and freshwater life that inhabit the globe. Each profile features a descriptive identification guide and contains a map to pinpoint distribution, plus information on habitat, size, breeding and more. This inspirational guide to the watery world of our planet offers an extraordinary insight into the wonderful world of freshwater and marine creatures.

With over 350 color photographs and illustrations, this is a comprehensive guide to understanding the biology and behavior of marine life around the globe.

This beautifully illustrated marine fish guide encompasses the singularly diverse and rich oceans from southeast Asia to Australia Marine Fishes of Southeast Asia contains nearly 2,000 hand-painted illustrations featuring 1,635 individual species. The paintings were completed over a 3-year period and are primarily based on photographs or color transparencies of either live fishes taken underwater or freshly caught specimens. In many cases preserved specimens at the Western Australian Museum have been consulted to ensure accuracy of detail and proportions. The end result is a colorful and highly comprehensive guide to the sea fishes of northern Australia and the adjacent Southeast Asian region.