Australian Marine Life: The Plants and Animals of Temperate Waters

(, 2nd edition)

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Many people recognise the beauty and diversity of plant and animal communities in Australia's tropical seas, particularly those along the Great Barrier Reef. By contrast, relatively few know about the immense variety along the southern half of the continent. Now in soft cover, this book describes 1,450 of the most commonly seen plants and animals of the region and includes notes on their habitat and distribution; 1,500 full colour photographs; and a wealth of information for academic biologists, divers, beachcombers.

Author Bio

Graham Edgar is the leading Australian marine ecology professor, with over 150 publications including New Hollands Australian Marine Life of Temperate Waters, whichwon three Whitley Awards. He is Professor at the Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies at the University of Tasmania, President of the Reef Life Survey Foundation, andone of only three scientists awarded the most prestigious awards for both marine science (Australian Marine Science Association Jubilee Award) and environmental science(Eureka Award).