MARINE LIFE Non-Fiction

Traces the history of aquariums, describes the highlights of the major aquariums, and provides a directory of facilities around the world.

A full-colour photographic record of the sea life that abounds in the rich and diverse waters of the English Channel, the Western Approaches, Scotland's Atlantic coast and the Bristol Channel.

A guide to the Caribbean for divers who wish to plan and book their itinerary in advance. It can also be used on site as a guide to the actual dives, and includes detailed information on accommodation, travel, diving facilities, and diving and photographic equipment.

A guide to the Cayman Islands for divers who wish to plan and book their itinerary in advance. It can also be used on site as a guide to the actual dives themselves, and includes detailed information on accommodation, travel, diving facilities, and diving and photographic equipment.

This is a pocket-sized guide to the Oceans which is packed with information, and a wealth of brain-teasing experiments, activities and quizzes to test your knowledge.

The photographs in this book reveal to the reader a kaleidoscopic environment of frenzied colours and shapes; a world of unexpected harmonies, wondrous forms of camouflage, unique life forms and surprising relationships between the species.

This guide offers information on the best places to witness the underwater wonders of the Virgin Islands, covering the region's dive sites.

A guide which features the range of salt- and freshwater creatures and plants to be found in Britain. It includes genus and species classifications and covers such topics as conservation, study, and artificial habitats.

This full-colour book explores the fascinating undersea civilizations of some of man's oldest and most intelligent neighbours. It reveals how the bodies of whales, dolphins and sharks work, what they eat, and how they communicate, reproduce and survive.

Take a fascinating trip beneath the waves to see such vast and fearsome creatures as the giant squid, the giant octopus, the grotesque coelacanth, and the venomous and tentacled Portuguese man-of-war, as well as rays, sharks, and whales, all captured in stunning full-color photographs.

The large creatures of the ocean depths have fascinated humans for thousands of years. The humpback whale, the great white shark, the giant jelly-fish, and the barracuda are just a few of the amazing deep water forms shown in this illustrated book.

The first book of its kind covering Britain and Europe, Mark Carwardine's Guide to WhaleWatching is the definitive guide to watching whales, dolphins and porpoises in those waters.

Ideal for quick reference and a useful aid for projects or homework tasks.

This title provides all the practical information on how to start an aquarium, and maintain and care for both freshwater and marine tropical aquarium fish, written specifically for the beginner hobbyist.

A Fishkeeper's Guide.

Features over 600 marine species and 1000 colour illustrations and photographs.

The oceans are home to hundreds of thousands of species, representing every kingdom of life: animals, plants, fungi, the single-celled organisms called protistans, and literally countless microorganisms.

This top-selling series introduces the wild creatures of the world and examines the natural world. Good general introductions for ages 10+, these volumes contain the knowledge, personal experiences, and research of leading naturalists and scientists, accompanied by stunning photography.

A comprehensive guide to the sharks of the Red Sea.

A diving guide to Sardinia which begins with a description of the island, its Mediterranean setting, and its principal underwater ecosystems. Three chapters, each dealing with one section of the coastline, present a total of 31 dives, with details of marine life and, where relevant, wrecks.

Author and illustrator Helen Buttfield takes the reader on a voyage around the coral reefs around the world, from the Caribbean to the Galapagos. It presents a series of watercolours, along with text, from the Angelfish to the Zebrafish.

In this title, which combines real-life stories and practical advice, Peter Benchley draws on more than 30 years of experience on and under the water, to help the reader approach the ocean and its inhabitants with the understanding and respect they deserve.

Explores the biology, history, and diversity of sharks, including their evolution, mythology, commercial uses, and continued survival.

Each book, crammed with facts, features and fun, comes with its own "Smart Card" - a cool, sculpted CD which will work with nearly all PCs and Macs to provide tons of extra information, games and entertainment. Ages 7+.

Here is a concise and informative introduction to the shark with details of its anatomy and senses, its hunting and feeding behavior, its reproduction and life cycle.

Photographs illustrate dive itineraries which are also depicted in three-dimensional diagrams providing a realistic picture of the conformation of the sea-bed.

A guide to looking after turtles as pets, includes a special chapter on behaviour and activity.

An illustrated introduction to turtles, including what turtles are, how they live, their anatomy; a survey of turtles of the world, and turtle watching as well as a section on conservation issues.

A collection of underwater photographs and commentary from seas and oceans around the world. Included are pictures of the great white shark, the whale shark, a parrot fish in the Red Sea and the alcyonaria on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Zoologist Nicola Davies is wild about dolphins. She's sailed on expeditions to Newfoundland and to the Indian Ocean looking for them, and has seen many different species. This account charts her experiences on various research trips and features photographs and explanations about dolphins.

Exploring the inshore wildlife of Britain's coast, stretching from as far south as Brittany to the North Cape, this is a practical guide for seafarers and wildlife enthusiasts of all descriptions.