As one of the world's most popular holiday destinations, the Mediterranean is rich in wildlife, including a wealth of wonders to be found under the sea. Many visitors are attracted by snorkelling and so, for the first time, this book provides an easy-to-use identification guide specifically aimed at holiday snorkellers. Here you can discover all those eye-catching species of fish and other marine life most likely to be encountered as you explore. Tips are provided on how to enjoy snorkelling and benefit from seeing as wide a range of species as possible. Although the book concentrates on shallow-water sea life, some of the denizens of deeper water are touched upon too.
Presented in an informative yet readable manner, and richly illustrated throughout, this is the ideal guide for both the casual holiday snorkeller and those with a deeper interest in nature
A snorkeller's identification guide to the most frequently encountered marine species of the Mediterranean. Presented in an informative yet readable way, includes numerous tips on how to make the most of your snorkelling.
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An excellent resource for casual holiday snorkellers and those with a keen interest in the natural world... A Snorkellers Guide to the Mediterranean is more than just a field guide; it is a comprehensive and accessible tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Mediterranean's marine environment while enjoying the popular activity of snorkelling. * X-Ray Magazine *
Preface
Introduction
Species accounts
Fish
Sea breams
Wrasse
Blennies
Gobies
Grey mullets
Pipesh and seahorses
Other bottom-dwelling fish
Surface- and midwater-swimming fish
Lessepsian migrants
Sharks and rays
Other vertebrates (turtles, birds and mammals)
Invertebrates
Molluscs
Echinoderms
Cnidarians
Crustaceans
Ascidians
Worms
Sponges
Bryozoans
Seagrasses
Seaweeds
Photographic credits
Index
A graduate in zoology from the University of Aberdeen, Keith Broomfield has been writing about nature since the late 1980s. He is a nature columnist for The Courier and Press & Journal newspapers in Scotland and has written three books: If Rivers Could Sing, A Scottish Wildlife Odyssey and Wild Quest Britain. He is passionate about snorkelling and the marine world and A Snorkellers Guide to the Mediterranean is the culmination of 40 years regularly exploring this underwater realm. Keith is a trustee of the Forth Rivers Trust and editor/board member of the Forth Naturalist & Historian.
