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Beachcombing: A Guide to Seashores of the Southern Hemisphere
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Explore the wonders of the coastline with 'Beachcombing: A Guide to Seashores of the Southern Hemisphere.' This insightful guide by Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser, published by Otago University Press, is your ultimate companion for beachcombing adventures. Measuring 170 x 210 mm and featuring 116 pages of captivating content, this paperback edition highlights the unique treasures washed ashore along the stunning coastlines of the Southern Hemisphere.
Whether you're a seasoned beachcomber or just beginning to explore the beauty of marine life, this book will enhance your understanding of seashore ecosystems. Discover fascinating insights into sea foam, ambergris, and the extraordinary finds like giant squid and stranded whales. Each object and organism tells a story of survival, interaction, and transformation influenced by waves and tides.
Understand the vital roles marine plants and animals play in their environments and learn the rich histories entwined with the beach debris, from plastic waste to natural wonders. This guide will turn a simple beach walk into an engaging exploration, as it links the items you encounter to the dynamic processes of the ocean. Perfect for those who appreciate marine biology, ecology, and the art of beachcombing, 'Beachcombing: A Guide to Seashores of the Southern Hemisphere' invites you to delve deeper into coastal curiosities and the secrets of the sea.
Author: Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 210 mm
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 28-05-2021
If you’ve ever walked along a beach or rocky shore and peered, poked or wondered at the things cast upon it by the waves, this book is for you. Sea foam, ambergris, giant squid, stranded whales, seaweed, shells, plastic, dead birds, shoes and pieces of planes or rockets … Beaches are our windows to the ocean, and the objects we find on them tell stories about life, death and dynamic processes in the sea. Beachcombing looks at waves and tides, the connectivity of Southern Hemisphere coastlines, and the life cycles of marine plants and animals. It will help you understand the objects and organisms you find on beaches, and the intriguing reasons they have come to be there.
Whether you're a seasoned beachcomber or just beginning to explore the beauty of marine life, this book will enhance your understanding of seashore ecosystems. Discover fascinating insights into sea foam, ambergris, and the extraordinary finds like giant squid and stranded whales. Each object and organism tells a story of survival, interaction, and transformation influenced by waves and tides.
Understand the vital roles marine plants and animals play in their environments and learn the rich histories entwined with the beach debris, from plastic waste to natural wonders. This guide will turn a simple beach walk into an engaging exploration, as it links the items you encounter to the dynamic processes of the ocean. Perfect for those who appreciate marine biology, ecology, and the art of beachcombing, 'Beachcombing: A Guide to Seashores of the Southern Hemisphere' invites you to delve deeper into coastal curiosities and the secrets of the sea.
Author: Ceridwen (Crid) Fraser Publisher: Otago University Press
Bind: paperback
Dimensions: 170 x 210 mm
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 28-05-2021
If you’ve ever walked along a beach or rocky shore and peered, poked or wondered at the things cast upon it by the waves, this book is for you. Sea foam, ambergris, giant squid, stranded whales, seaweed, shells, plastic, dead birds, shoes and pieces of planes or rockets … Beaches are our windows to the ocean, and the objects we find on them tell stories about life, death and dynamic processes in the sea. Beachcombing looks at waves and tides, the connectivity of Southern Hemisphere coastlines, and the life cycles of marine plants and animals. It will help you understand the objects and organisms you find on beaches, and the intriguing reasons they have come to be there.
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