A beautifully illustrated photographic identification guide to the
common marine fish found around Britain and Ireland--ideal for divers,
snorkellers, and natural history enthusiasts
Fish are a colourful and important part of inshore marine life, much
admired by divers and snorkellers. But it can be difficult to accurately
identify and record these quick-moving animals underwater. This
authoritative, beautifully illustrated photographic guide offers a
practical, easy-to-use approach for identifying the fish species
commonly seen in the waters around Britain and Ireland, as well as a few
vagrant and interesting rare species. The book's concise text explains
how fish can be identified underwater, and is accompanied by numerous
photographs of each species in its natural environment and diagrams
illustrating key features. The book also clearly indicates the cases
when underwater species identification is more difficult. Published in
association with the UK's Marine Conservation Society, the book makes an
invaluable addition to the series of marine photographic titles of
Seasearch, a species recording project for volunteer sports divers.
- Features individual descriptions of more than 150 species, with
information on size, depth range, habitat and distribution in the
Seasearch guide icon format
- Illustrates every species in its natural underwater environment
- Emphasises key identification features and possible confusion species
- Includes a "confidence guide" distinguishing between easily
recognisable species and those requiring closer examination
- Features longer sections highlighting interesting species, behaviours
and other topics
- Provides information on protected species, taxonomy, shifting
distributions and conservation status
