Author(s): Cath Jones

Animals and Nature

The First Field Guide to Australian Marine Life introduces you to the main groupos of plants and animals found in Australia's tropical and temperate waters, including:

• < strong>invertebrates - sponges, molluscs and coral


• vertebrates - sharks, fish and whale s

The guide makes identification simple by providing simil ar species information and hints on observing, recording and classifying . With detailed descriptions of over 50 species, the guide includes :

• colour photographs


• interesting facts about behav iour


• habitat information with maps


• glossary, recommend ed references and index

About the series: First Field Guides help the budding naturalis t learn more about Australia's fascinating wildlife, and are a great way for nature lovers to embark on a voyage of discovery of Australia's nat ural environment.