Blackwell Online - Books : Nature : Marine Life

Underwater Eden

01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rotman, Jeffrey L.

£7.99 01 Aug 2008 Non-Book Item Abrams Books for Young Readers

Spend 2009 beneath the surface of the world's most exotic seas and oceans. With photographs from Abrams' "Underwater Eden," this awe-inspiring calendar encapsulates the stunning richness and breathtaking beauty of life in the deep.

Coral Reefs

11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Charles Darwin

£27.99 11 Jul 2008 Hardback Indypublish.com

Coral Reefs

11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Charles Darwin

£22.99 11 Jul 2008 Paperback Indypublish.com

Coral

03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Pessimist in Paradise

By Steve Jones

£8.99 03 Jul 2008 Paperback Little, Brown Book Group

* In this outstanding narrative, acclaimed author Steve Jones reveals all that coral has to tell us about the past, present and future of our planet and humankind

Coral

03 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Pessimist in Paradise

By Steve Jones

£8.99 03 Jul 2008 Paperback Little, Brown Book Group

* In this outstanding narrative, acclaimed author Steve Jones reveals all that coral has to tell us about the past, present and future of our planet and humankind

The Shark Handbook: The Essential Guide for Understanding the Sharks of the World

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Essential Guide for Understanding and Identifying the Sharks of the World

By Skomal, Greg

£8.99 01 Jul 2008 Hardback Cider Mill Press

Greg Skomal is one of the world's leading shark experts: many thousands of viewers know him as the "Shark Guy" on Discovery Channel and he's affiliated with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. So if you're dreaming of swimming with sharks, there's no one better to take you--and that's exactly what he does in this comprehensive, stunning field guide. In addition to an awesome gatefold poster of a Great White (with all its distinguishing features shown in detail), plus amazing original images from Skomal and award-winning "National Geographic" photographer Nick Caloyianis, it contains a complete listing of every known shark in existence as well as some extinct species. Learn about sharks from their birth to death, their anatomy, how to distinguish one shark from the next, how their teeth are developed, how they hunt and attack, and their importance and purpose within our eco system.

Dolphins

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wall

£7.69 01 Jul 2008 Non-Book Item Zebra Publishing

Beachcomber's Guide to Seashore Life in the Pacific Northwest Revised

01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Sept, J. Duane

£14.81 01 Jul 2008 Paperback Harbour

The Grandest of Lives

18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Eye to Eye with Whales

By Douglas H. Chadwick

£9.99 18 Jun 2008 Paperback Counterpoint,U.S.

Acclaimed nature writer Douglas Chadwick offers engaging portraits of five diverse whale species--the humpback, northern bottlenose, blue whale, minke whale, and orca--in the context of his hands-on adventures with prominent whale researchers.

Texas Coral Reefs

15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Jesse Cancelmo

£17.50 15 Jun 2008 Hardback Texas A & M University Press

Just one hundred and ten miles south of the Texas-Louisiana border, beneath the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, lie two coral reefs, together called the Flower Garden Banks. This title helps adventurers - both the underwater and armchair varieties - to enjoy these sites.

A Field Guide to Seashells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rick M. Harbo

£5.50 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Next to collecting colorful pebbles, there are few more enjoyable ways to spend a relaxing afternoon than at the seashore collecting ornate seashells. If you are in the Pacific Northwest, you will find local beaches as rich in fascinating treasures as any place on earth. This guide shows you where to look and how to identify what you find.

Sharks in British Seas

01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard Peirce

£9.99 01 Jun 2008 Paperback Shark Cornwall

Wildlife of the North Atlantic

15 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Tony Soper

£16.99 15 May 2008 Paperback Bradt Travel Guides

Covers the surface wildlife that inhabits the waters of the North Atlantic. This book enables use to sail the region and experience the company of gannets, fulmars, pigeons, leaping dolphins and sociable seals. It is suitable for those at sea or exploring the coast between Brittany and the British Isles, Norway, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.

Tools and Criteria for Sustainable Coastal Ecosystem Management

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Examples from the Baltic Sea and Other Aquatic Systems

By Lars Hakanson, Andreas C. Bryhn

£77.00 01 May 2008 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Seashore

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Unique Photographic Guide to the Coastal Wildlife of Britain and Europe

By Chris Gibson

£7.99 01 May 2008 Paperback Penguin Books Ltd

Helps you discover over 320 species of animals and plants found on the seashores and coastal regions of Europe. This book includes photographs and notes that help you identify them in the field accurately. It also contains maps that show you what animals and plants to find where and species are categorised so you can plan your spotting.

Thousand-Mile Song: Whale Music in a Sea of Sound

01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whale Music in a Sea of Sound

By Rothenberg, David

£15.99 01 May 2008 Hardback Basic Books

Whale song is an astonishing world of sound whose existence no one suspected before the 1960s. Its discovery has forced us to confront the possibility of an alien intelligence not in outer space but right here on earth. This title uses the enigma of whale sounds to open up whales' underwater world of sonic mystery.

Harpoon

15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Into the Heart of Whaling

By Andrew Darby

£14.99 15 Apr 2008 Hardback The Perseus Books Group

Island Salmon Fisherman

08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to West Coast Hot Spots

By Robert H Jones, Larry E Stefanyk

£16.99 08 Apr 2008 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Tools and Criteria for Sustainable Coastal Ecosystem Management

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Examples from the Baltic Sea and Other Aquatic Systems

By Lars Hakanson, Andreas C. Bryhn

£77.00 01 Apr 2008 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Creatures of the Deep Blue

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bird, Jonathan

£14.99 01 Apr 2008 Hardback Evans Mitchell Books

The ocean contains a wide variety and diversity of life. This book looks at the range of life on our planet with photography and editorial from some of the photojournalists. It includes 132 pages of photography.

Shark

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Reaktion Books

Explores the natural and cultural history of a creature that has a prominent place in human religion, mythology and imagination. This work analyses the ways that the shark has been sensationalised in literature and film, as well as how it looms large in our psyche, inspiring fear and fascination in equal measure.

The Grandest of Lives: Eye to Eye with Whales

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Eye to Eye with Whales

By Chadwick, Douglas H.

£9.99 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Sierra Club Books

A Field Guide to Seashells and Shellfish of the Pacific Northwest

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Rick M. Harbo

£6.99 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Introduction to Marine Life

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Robin

£8.21 01 Apr 2008 Paperback Museum Victoria

Serves as a lively introduction to the diversity of life in the seas and helps newcomers to marine biology recognize the main kinds of marine organisms.

Sharks

01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Leonard Compagno, Marc Dando, Sarah Fowler

£0.99 01 Apr 2008 Paperback HarperCollins Publishers

Little Book of Sharks

24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£6.99 24 Mar 2008 Hardback Green Umbrella Publishing

Offers facts and figures about one the world's most feared creatures. From Great Whites to Basking Sharks, this book covers various key species and their habitats.

Two Oceans: A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A Guide to the Marine Life of Southern Africa

By Branch, G. M. Griffiths, C. L. Branch, M. L.

£19.99 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Struik Publishers

Covers over 1,400 species of the common forms of marine life that inhabit our coasts - including the invertebrates, fish, reptiles, mammals birds and plants. This book documents a selection of these, focusing on frequently encountered species living in the intertidal zone and in shallow subtidal waters that can readily be explored by scubadivers.

Wild Seas, Secret Shores of Africa

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Peschak, Thomas P.

£16.99 01 Mar 2008 Hardback Struik Publishers

Covers marine habitats, from kelp forests to coral reefs, and also features a range of marine species in action. This book features photographs which unearth bizarre marine creatures. It also makes a statement for marine conservation.

Coral Reefs of the USA

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Bernhard M. Riegl, Richard E. Dodge

£115.50 01 Mar 2008 Hardback Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

The Naturalist's Guide to the Atlantic Seashore: Beach Ecology from the Gulf of Maine to Cape Hatteras

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Shumway, Scott W.

£13.71 01 Mar 2008 Paperback Falcon

From the North Carolina's Outer Banks to Maine's rocky coast, this comprehensive guidebook covers the ecology, wildlife, plants and ocean creatures in full-color photographs and vivid detail. No other book includes all of the plants, animals, and terrain along this stretch of coastline, making this a must-have for anyone who lives or recreates near the Atlantic. The diverse habitats of the seashore, from the Rocky Shores to Sandy Beaches, Estuaries, Tidal Flats, Salt Marshes, Seagrass Meadows, and the Open Ocean are explored in detail in this user-friendly guide and natural history. The easy-to-use layout, comprehensive index, water-resistant cover and guaranteed binding make this a beautiful volume of natural history and biodiversity.
Scott W. Shumway is a professor of biology at Wheaton College. He lives in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Sharks of the Open Ocean: Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Biology, Fisheries and Conservation

By Pikitch

£99.50 01 Mar 2008 Hardback Wiley-Blackwell

This title focuses on pelagic (open ocean) sharks as a group. It includes contemporary data and knowledge on pelagic shark biology, fisheries, management and conservation. All those involved in shark biology should be interested in this book.

Estuarine Ecology

01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Day, John W.

£75.00 01 Mar 2008 Hardback Wiley-Interscience

Covers the physical and chemical aspects of estuaries, the biology and ecology of organisms, the flow of organic matter through estuaries, the environmental impact of fisheries on estuaries and the effects of climate change on ecosystems. Each chapter of this book begins with basic concepts and moves on to describe applications and practice.

Underwater Kenya

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£7.95 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Camerapix Publishers International

Underwater Maldives

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

£7.95 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Camerapix Publishers International

Introduction to Marine Life

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Robin

£8.21 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Museum Victoria

Serves as a lively introduction to the diversity of life in the seas and helps newcomers to marine biology recognize the main kinds of marine organisms.

Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Allies

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Poore, Gary C. B.

£7.12 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Museum Victoria

Will familiarize amateur naturalists, beachcombers, divers and others who have an interest in the marine environment with crabs, hermit crabs and their close relatives.

Grayson

01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Cox, Lynne

£7.14 01 Feb 2008 Paperback Harvest Books

One dark morning while the 17-year-old author was training for a long-distance swim, she became aware that something was swimming with her--a baby gray whale that had become separated from its mother. This is the magical, mysterious tale of how Cox miraculously reunited mother and baby.

Aquaculture in the Ecosystem

01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By Marianne Holmer, Kenny Black, Carlos M. Duarte, Nuria Marba, Ioannis Karakassis

£76.00 01 Jan 2008 Hardback Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

Shark

21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 21 Dec 2007 Paperback Reaktion Books

Ecology of Harmful Algae

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Edna Graneli, J.T. Turner

£40.50 01 Dec 2007 Paperback Springer

Harmful algal blooms are one of the consequences of the human impact on aquatic ecosystems. This volume is a comprehensive synthesis of the research achievements concerning harmful algae (HA) ecology. It is intended for researchers in HA ecology as well as for advanced students, lecturers, and environmental managers.

Ecology of Baltic Coastal Waters

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Ulrich Schiewer

£123.00 01 Dec 2007 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Presents a comprehensive overview that covers the ecological diversity of Baltic coastal ecosystems. This title provides an introduction to the Baltic Sea as an ecosystem that is followed by detailed descriptions of the characteristics of coastal ecosystems.

Aquaculture in the Ecosystem

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Marianne Holmer, Kenny Black, Carlos M. Duarte, Nuria Marba, Ioannis Karakassis

£100.00 01 Dec 2007 Hardback Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

Science of Ecosystem-Based Management: Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century

01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century

By Costa-Pierce, Barry A. Desbonnet, Alan

£54.00 01 Dec 2007 Hardback Springer

Using the Narragansett Bay as an example, this book addresses the problem of coastal nutrient pollution. It analyzes interactions among biological, ecological, chemical, and physical processes, and discusses nutrient inputs to the bay ecosystem, the relevant impacts, and how the ecosystem might respond to a sudden reduction in these inputs.

Shark

30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 30 Nov 2007 Paperback Reaktion Books

The Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden and America

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Franklin, H. Bruce

£13.74 01 Nov 2007 Compact Disk Island Press

Operation Orca

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Springer, Luna and the Struggle to Save West Coast Killer Whales

By Daniel Francis, Hewlett Gill, Gill Hewlett

£30.50 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Vancouver Aquarium obtained its first killer whale, Moby Doll. Another young killer whale was discovered alone in the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle, 'Springer' and transported her by boat north to her home range. Through the amazing story of these two 'orphan' whales, this title tells the story of orcas in the Pacific Northwest.

Introduction to Marine Life

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Robin

£8.21 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Museum Victoria

Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Allies

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Poore, Gary C. B.

£7.12 01 Nov 2007 Paperback Museum Victoria

Science of Ecosystem-Based Management: Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century

01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Narragansett Bay in the 21st Century

By Costa-Pierce, Barry A.

£54.00 01 Nov 2007 Hardback Springer

Shark

26 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 26 Oct 2007 Paperback Reaktion Books

Voices from the Sea

11 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Remarkable Encounters with the World's Oceans

By Nic Compton

£25.00 11 Oct 2007 Hardback Cassell Illustrated

Features tales of record-setting races, voyages of exploration, epic battles with the weather and shipwreck survivals. This book provides accounts of some of the greatest feats of human endurance and intriguing facts about some of Earth's most interesting and unpredictable waters, enabling you to experience the majesty and grandeur of the seas.

Ecology of Harmful Algae

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Edna Graneli, J.T. Turner

£40.50 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Skylarks and Scuttlebutts

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Treasure Trove of Nautical Knowledge

By Lorenz Schroter

£9.99 01 Oct 2007 Hardback Granta Books

How can you tell how old a fish is? Why is the sea salty? What does SCUBA stand for? This volume discovers the answer to all these questions.

The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Heller, Peter

£13.73 01 Oct 2007 Non-Book Item Tantor Media

* Mp3 CD Format *. In the tradition of The Perfect Storm, The Whale Warriors takes us on a hair-raising journey aboard a whale-saving pirate ship with a vigilante crew whose mission is to stop illegal Japanese whaling in the stormy remote seas off Antarctica.

The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Heller, Peter

£38.46 01 Oct 2007 Compact Disk Tantor Media

In the tradition of The Perfect Storm, The Whale Warriors takes us on a hair-raising journey aboard a whale-saving pirate ship with a vigilante crew whose mission is to stop illegal Japanese whaling in the stormy remote seas off Antarctica.

The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Heller, Peter

£19.23 01 Oct 2007 Compact Disk Tantor Media

Fossil Invertebrates

01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Taylor, Paul D. Lewis, David N.

£12.36 01 Oct 2007 Paperback Harvard University Press

Under the Sea-wind

27 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Rachel Carson

£10.99 27 Sep 2007 Paperback Penguin Books Ltd

Presents a naturalist's picture of ocean life.

Entanglements

15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Intertwined Fates of Whales and Fishermen

By Tora Johnson

£17.50 15 Sep 2007 Paperback University Press of Florida

Brittle Stars, Sea Urchins and Feather Stars of British Columbia, Southeast

15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Philip Lambert, William C. Austin

£15.95 15 Sep 2007 Paperback Royal British Columbia Museum

Describes 34 species of brittle stars, sea urchins and feather stars inhabiting the coastal waters of BC, the Alaska Panhandle and Puget Sound. This book contains photographs and illustrations to help identify the species in each class: 24 brittle stars, 8 sea urchins and 2 feather stars.

Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific

12 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals

By Graeme Cresswell, Dylan Walker, Todd Pusser

£17.50 12 Sep 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

A photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific, covering all 38 species of cetacean, six species of seals and sea lions, and the sea otter. It provides information on where, when and how to go whale watching and a guide to the best places to watch, including four accounts of outstanding days on the water.

Reef

06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Exploring the Underwater World

By Marine Conservation Society

£25.00 06 Sep 2007 Hardback Penguin Books Ltd

From the mangrove swamps of South-East Asia to the kelp forests of New Zealand, this book provides insight into the Earth's beautiful aquatic environments.

Ocean

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Secrets of the Deep

£15.00 01 Sep 2007 Hardback Parragon Book Service Ltd

Introduction to Marine Life

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Wilson, Robin

£8.21 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Museum Victoria

Crabs, Hermit Crabs and Allies

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Poore, Gary C. B.

£7.12 01 Sep 2007 Paperback Museum Victoria

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fishes & Sea Creatures: A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Animal Li

01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Animal Life of the Deep

By Beer, Amy-Jane Hall, Derek

£16.99 01 Sep 2007 Hardback Lorenz Books

An authoritative and lavishly illustrated guide to marine life around the world, featuring profiles of hundreds of bony and cartilaginous fish, plus shells, crabs, corals, echinoderms, seals, jellyfish, dolphins, sharks, rays, sea snakes, and many more.

Shark

31 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 31 Aug 2007 Paperback Reaktion Books

Skomer Island

16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jane Matthews

£14.99 16 Aug 2007 Paperback Graffeg

A photographic book on the birds, flora and fauna of Skomer Island, Marine Nature Reserve.

Skomer Island

06 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jane Matthews

£14.99 06 Aug 2007 Paperback Graffeg

A photographic book on the birds, flora and fauna of Skomer Island, Marine Nature Reserve.

The Great Sea Serpent

01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Oudemans, A. C.

£16.46 01 Aug 2007 Hardback Cosimo Classics

Shark

27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Dean Crawford

£9.99 27 Jul 2007 Paperback Reaktion Books

Sharks of the Pacific Northwest

11 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Including Oregon, Washington, British Columbia and Alaska

By Alessandro De Maddalena, Antonella Preti, Tarik Polansky

£17.50 11 Jul 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Provides for the identification of the species, with photographs and paintings and drawings, as well as summaries of the sharks' classification, morphology, distribution, habitat, diet, reproduction and behaviour. This book also includes an account of shark evolution, anatomy and physiology, as well as discussion of attacks on humans.

Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific

04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals

By Graeme Cresswell, Dylan Walker, Todd Pusser

£17.50 04 Jul 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Dolphins and Whales

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Maurizio Wurtz, Nadia Repetto

£14.95 01 Jul 2007 Paperback White Star

Bringing together the research on cetaceans, this volume provides a scientific grounding to our feelings for these distant relatives of ours. Featuring photographs and drawings, it describes the fascinating biology and behaviour of dolphins and whales. It is intended for whale watchers, oceanographers, and marine mammal lovers.

The Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden and America

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Franklin, H. Bruce

£13.74 01 Jul 2007 Compact Disk Island Press

Dolphins

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£7.14 01 Jul 2007 Non-Book Item Zebra Publishing

The Impact of Environmental Variability on Ecological Systems

01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By David A. Vasseur, Kevin S. McCann

£61.50 01 Jul 2007 Hardback Springer

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fishes and Sea Creatures

29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Animal Life of the Deep

By Derek Hall, Amy-Jane Beer

£16.99 29 Jun 2007 Hardback Anness Publishing

Protecting the Gulf's Marine Ecosystems from Pollution

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Hans-Jorg Barth (University of Regensburg, Department of Physical

£60.00 01 Jun 2007 Hardback Birkhauser Verlag AG

Organized in 5 sections, this book reviews sources and levels of pollution in The Gulf, assesses their causes and effects on biota and ecosystems, and identifies preventive and remedial measures reducing levels of pollution and mitigating adverse impacts.

Orcas

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

£7.14 01 Jun 2007 Non-Book Item Willow Creek Press

The Impact of Environmental Variability on Ecological Systems

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By David A. Vasseur, Kevin S. McCann

£61.50 01 Jun 2007 Hardback Kluwer Academic Publishers Group

The Secrets of Kelp Forests: Life's Ebb and Flow in the Sea's Richest Habitat

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Hall, Howard

£4.92 01 Jun 2007 Paperback London Town Press

The kelp forest has no birds, flowers, wind, or sun, yet teems with animals and lush vegetation. Through dramatic photographs and simple text, "The Secrets of Kelp Forests," from the "Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents" series, brings this amazingly rich wilderness to life. Readers meet its incredible array of plants and animals, from tiny snails to enormous kelp plants, deadly sharks to voracious sea urchins. The book also introduces strange creatures that live on the ocean floor, from bizarre nudibranchs to fearsome moray eels. This title explores the many factors, both manmade and natural, that impact this delicate environment as well.

A Charm of Dolphins

01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Hall, Howard

£4.92 01 Jun 2007 Paperback London Town Press

With their distinctive characteristics, dolphins are an unending source of wonder and delight. They breathe air, nurse their young, and are both highly communicative and deeply intelligent. This fun and informative book from the "Jean-Michel Cousteau Presents" series introduces 40 species of dolphins through breathtaking color photographs, fascinating facts, and the author’ s exciting accounts of his own encounters with these beloved mammals. Children learn about dolphins’ keen hunting ability, their characteristic jumps and lively games, the unique sense known as echolocation, and other remarkable traits. The book also describes the impact of fishing and pollution on dolphins’ natural habitats and explains what can be done to save them.

The Illustrated World Encyclopedia of Marine Fishes and Sea Creatures

25 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Natural History and Identification Guide to the Animal Life of the Deep

By Derek Hall, Amy-Jane Beer

£16.99 25 May 2007 Hardback Anness Publishing

Skomer Island

21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jane Matthews

£14.99 21 May 2007 Paperback Graffeg

A photographic book on the birds, flora and fauna of Skomer Island, Marine Nature Reserve.

Underwater Eden

01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jeffrey L. Rotman

£19.95 01 May 2007 Hardback Harry N. Abrams, Inc.

Features undersea photography taken by Jeff Rotman, who has spent over thirty years photographing life in our planet's seas and oceans. This title includes a variety of ocean landscapes and ecosystems, along with the diversity of wildlife found there, from sharks and dolphins to starfish and eels to anemones and coral cities.

Dolphins

30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jonathan Bird

£9.99 30 Apr 2007 Paperback Evans Mitchell Books

Part of the "Wildlife Monographs" series, this full-colour book features images captured by some of the worlds premier wildlife photographers providing a glimpse of some of the worlds increasingly rare and endangered species, captured in their natural habitats.

Acoustic Sensing of Aquatic Fauna

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Theories, Models, Techniques, and Applications

By Dezhang Chu, Peter H. Wiebe

£127.00 01 Apr 2007 Hardback Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

Dolphins

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Bird, Jonathan

£9.99 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Evans Mitchell Books

Penguins

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Fritz Polking

£9.99 01 Apr 2007 Non-Book Item Evans Mitchell Books

Part of a series of colour books led by photographic images with text charting wild animals, presenting some of the worlds rare and endangered species, captured in their natural habitats. Presented in high gloss paperback with flaps along with photographs by Fritz Polking, this volume talks about penguins in the Antartica.

Killer Whales

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Baird, Robin W.

£9.31 01 Apr 2007 Hardback New Line Books

Island Halibut Fisherman

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Jones, Robert H. Stefanyk Larry E., Larry E.

£13.71 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

Whales and Dolphins of the North American Pacific: Including Seals and Other Marine Mammals

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Cresswell Graeme, Graeme Walker Dylan, Dylan Pusser Todd, Todd

£10.96 01 Apr 2007 Paperback Harbour Publishing

The innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whalewatchers identify any species they encounter, whether they are beginners or experts.

The Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss

By Nouvian, Claire

£23.00 01 Apr 2007 Hardback University of Chicago Press

An unforgettable visual and scientific tour of the teeming abyss, this revealing book celebrates the incredible diversity of life on Earth and will captivate those intrigued by the unseen--and unimaginable--creatures of the deep sea.

The Silent Deep: The Discovery, Ecology, and Conservation of the Deep Sea

01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Discovery, Ecology and Conservation of the Deep Sea

By Koslow, Julian Anthony

£22.50 01 Apr 2007 Hardback University of Chicago Press

A comprehensive overview of the state of the deep sea, for anyone interested in ocean science, the story of scientific discovery, and conservation of the Earth's most threatened ecosystems. This book explores the importance of global stewardship in keeping this delicate ecosystem alive and well.

Great Ocean Adventures

06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Monty Halls

£14.99 06 Mar 2007 Hardback Broadcast Books

Based on the Channel 5 series, this title looks behind the scenes and describes the setbacks and triumphs involved in filming of some of the world's most elusive sea animals - including Humboldt squid and thesher sharks. It is illustrated with over 150 colour photographs.

The Wildlife Pond Handbook

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A Practical Guide to Creating and Maintaining Your Own Wetland for Wildlife

By Louise Bardsley

£9.99 01 Mar 2007 Paperback New Holland Publishers Ltd

Many British gardens have a pond and it is seen as a growth area both by garden centres and conservation organizations. This book helps wildlife and garden enthusiasts to discover and explore the world of ponds: from bugs, beetles and dragonflies, to frogs, birds and bats. It offers instructions on how to plan, design, site and build ponds.

The Most Important Fish in the Sea: Menhaden and America

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Franklin, H. Bruce

£13.74 01 Mar 2007 Compact Disk Island Press

Beluga Days: Tales of an Endangered White Whale

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Lord, Nancy

£9.31 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Mountaineers Books

A search for the endangered beluga whales of Cook Inlet, Alaska, becomes a personal journey and an expose of the forces arrayed against this fascinating--and troubled--species.

Swimming Lessons: Nature's Mothers - Sea Lions

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Creech, Steve Balogh, Sue Ann Wyland

£7.12 01 Mar 2007 Hardback Andrews McMeel Publishing

Easily the world's most recognizable and influential marine life artist, Wyland pairs his emotive photography of mother sea lions and their pups with a touching narrative by Steve Creech.

Imparting a warm homage to Mom, "Swimming Lessons" also provides a greater lesson about the commonalities shared by all momkind. After all, who knew mother sea lions went grocery shopping and gave swimming lessons? Important numbers: Wyland's mural projects can be found in 70 cities throughout four continents. There are more than 40 Wyland galleries worldwide.Notable: Wyland stars in the new Animal Planet show "Wyland: A Brush with Giants." Wyland is in the third year of a five-year tour to promote clean water and healthy habitats at zoos, aquariums, museums, and schools throughout the United States.

Seven-tenths

01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Sea and Its Thresholds

By James Hamilton-Paterson

£9.99 01 Mar 2007 Paperback Faber and Faber

A classic exploration of the sea, this work includes the acclaimed essay Sea Burial.

Killer Whales

01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Baird, Robin W.

£9.31 01 Feb 2007 Hardback New Line Books

365 Fish

05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Tamas Kotai

£7.99 05 Jan 2007 Paperback Konemann

From the rainbow trout (Salmo gairdneri) to the grey gurnard (Trigla gurnardus), from the Mediterranean hake (Merluccius merluccius) to the kajiki or a'u (Makaira nigricans), which can be found along the coasts of Hawaii, this book portrays the fish of the world, both sea creatures and freshwater inhabitants, and presents them in drawings.

Grayson

01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Cox, Lynne

£16.46 01 Jan 2007 Hardback Thorndike Press

Geological Approaches to Coral Reef Ecology

01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

By Richard B. Aronson (Dauphin Island Sea Lab)

£100.00 01 Jan 2007 Hardback Springer-Verlag New York Inc.

Coral reefs around the world are sustaining massive damage at an alarming rate. This book provides a historical perspective on the destruction - through both natural and human processes - of coral reef ecosystems. It combines the principles of geophysics, paleontology, and marine sciences, examining the interacting causes of change.