Marine Life of the Mediterranean

by Lawson Wood

Overview

A new and updated edition of this popular title covering the fishes, invertebrates and other marine life of the Mediterranean Sea.

Almost entirely enclosed by land, the Mediterranean Sea is surrounded by many popular wildlife destinations, including Spain, France, Italy, Malta, Gibraltar, Greece and Turkey. From sharks and turtles to anemones and sponges, Marine Life of the Mediterranean reveals the fascinating wealth of sea life found in this diverse region.

Featuring more than 400 species of fish, corals and other vertebrates and invertebrates, each species account includes key information on identification, habitats, diet and behaviour. Recommendations on where to go scuba diving, as well as important information on dangerous marine life, conservation zones and marine protected areas are also included.

This compact and easy-to-follow guidebook – illustrated with colour photographs taken in a number of unique and exotic locations – is an essential companion for divers, snorkellers and underwater photographers visiting the area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781399411707
Publisher:	Bloomsbury USA
Publication date:	07/09/2024
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	5.55(w) x 8.45(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Lawson Wood is an underwater photographer and author, known for his award-winning marine conservation work. He is founder of the first marine reserve in Scotland, co-founder of the Nerwickshire Marine Reserve and co-founder of the Marine Conservation Society (Member No.6). Lawson was the first person to become a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and the British Institute of Professional Photographers solely for underwater photography. His writing regularly features in international magazines, and has been proposed to the Cayman Islands Scuba Divers Hall of Fame.

Table of Contents

The Mediterranean

A Sea of Seas

Human Impact

Carpet Algae

The Habitats

Reef Conservation and the Tourist

Endangered Species

Making choices in Marine Conservation

Souvenirs

Sea Stingers of the Mediterranean

Diving Areas

Key to Symbols

Classification and Nomenclature

External Features of Fishes

Identification Groups and Pictorial Guide to Families

Fish

Cartilaginous Fish (Rays and Sharks)

Teleosts or Bony Fish

Other Vertebrates

Invertebrates

Rhizaria

Sponges

Cnidarians and Ctenophores

Bryozoans

Molluscs

Crustaceans

Worms

Echinoderms

Ascidians

Plants

Seagrasses

Algae

Glossary

Index