Publisher's Synopsis
The guide describes the habitats and physical appearance of the fishes included, and gives interesting general information about the families to which they belong. The title also features an introduction to southern Africa's marine environments, conservation and research, and discusses the biology of fishes. A highlight of the title is the list of top angling fishes, which tabulates the habitat, distribution, seasonality, bait, record sizes and catch restrictions on the sport fish most actively sought along southern Africa's coastline.