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:	9781399411684
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	04/11/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	176
File size:	24 MB
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About the Author

Lawson Wood is an underwater photographer and author, is known for his award-winning marine conservation work. Now with more than 16,000 dives logged in all of the world's oceans, he is the author and co-author of more than 50 books, mainly on the underwater world. Lawson is the founder of the first marine reserve in his native Scotland and a co-founder of the Marine Conservation Society. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
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 made photographic history by becoming the first person to become a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society and Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photographers solely for underwater photography. He is the author and co-author of over 50 books in four languages. His magazine features are published regularly in international magazines.

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