Sealife

Brimming with illustrations and descriptions of more than six hundred species, SeaLife is the most comprehensive reference available in a single volume to the vast panorama of vertebrate and invertebrate creatures inhabiting the world's oceans and shores. Topics covered include oceanography and marine biology; biology of marine environments; marine invertebrates; marine fishes; marine reptiles; seabirds; whales, dolphins and porpoises; dugong and manatees; seals, sea lions and walrus; and marine otters and polar bears. With 56 color plates, 1,000 black-and-white illustrations, 75 maps and an extensive reference section, this book is an essential companion for all marine enthusiasts.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Published: 09/17/1996
ISBN: 9781560986331
Pages: 504
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 9.81h x 7.04w x 1.48d

Review Citations: Library Journal 06/15/1996 pg. 88