By S. Parker
2008
This up to date account of sharks covers their evolution, their powerful bodies and amazing senses. How they swim, hunt, feed, breed, hibernate, migrate and survive in the aquatic environment.
It is fully illustrated with stunning images made possible by the latest advances in underwater photography, as well as cutaway diagrams, maps and charts. There are also detailed profiles of a wide range of shark species, including the great white, tiger shark, thresher, megamouth, and the greatest fish on the planet, the whale shark.

Hb. 224pp 279x216mm colour throughout

RRP £16.99 OUR PRICE £13.99

Mark Carwardine's guide to Whale watching in Britain and Europe

The first book of its kind for the region - this is the definitive guide to watching whales, dolphins and porpoises in Britain and europe.

192p 235x152mm 45 colour photos. 76 illus. 36 distribution maps, 20 site maps. Pb

By reeves/Stewart/Clapham/Powell

Beautiful, handy sized and highly illustrated book describes in fascinating detail all 120 species of the world's whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sealions, manatees, sea otters and the Polar Bear. Full colour throughout.

320 painted illust. 418 photos. 123 maps. 528p Pb

By A. Mojetta

By T. Peschak and M. Scholl

The Great White Shark is an animal that inspires awe and fear: it is one of the world's foremost predators, equppied with most formidable jaws in the animal kingdom. With attcks seemingly on the increase in the Western Cape region, as well as the increased popularity of Great White Shark tourism and cage diving, this giant of the deep is often in the news, but frequently for the wrong reasons. South Africa's Great White Shark is the definitive text for cage divers, marine biologists, tour guides, and ecology, conservation, ecotourism and the truth behind cage diving, chumming and shark "attacks".

the most complete book of its type on the world's cetacean, it provides the reader with practical aids for the identification of 79 species. It includes feature stories that describe their habits and unique capab

By H. Shiridai

A complete and convenient reference to every species of cetacean, pinniped and sirenian in the world, along with the Marine and Sea Otters and the Polar Bear. Every species is illustrated with colour paintings and photographs, chosen to illustrate the key field marks which can be used to separate each species in the field.
The author's unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist's unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.

216x135mm 460 colour photos., 500 illus. 124 maps.

RRP £12.99 OUR PRICE £10.45

By M. Carwardine

Explains where in the world to look for cetaceans, how to find them, how to tell one species from another, and how to interpret their different forms of behaviour. A visual colour key at the front of the book aids immediate identification in the wild, then guides you to the detailed species entry.

A clear recognition guide to all species of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Over 900 detailed illustrations with precise annotation to ease identification
Concise text pinpoints the key characteristics of each cetacean.

Pb 140x210mm 256pp

By G. Cresswell & D. Walker
2004
A comprehensive photographic guide to the cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) of the European Atlantic (the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay), covering all 27 living species recorded.

The text covers the key identification features of each species, emphasising the differences between similar species, and includes information on status, behaviour and distribution.

Pb. 56pp 150x215mm 14 colour plates.

By D. Walker and A. Wilson
2007
A comprehensive and easy-to-use field guide to all the regularly seen species, and showing you how, where and when to go and see these spectacular marine mammals. Details of 38 boat operators and 16 outstanding land-based viewpoints listed, plus advice on responsible whale watching.

Pb. 148x210mm 98pp 80 colour plates

By G. Cresswell, D. Walker, T. Pusser
2007
A comprehensive photographic guide to the marine mammals of the North American Pacific (Baja California, Mexico to South East Alaska), covering all 38 species of cetacean (whales, dolphins and porpoises), 6 species of pinniped (seals and sea lions), and the Sea Otter.

The text covers the key identification features of each species, emphasising the differences between similar species, and includes information on behaviour, status and distribution.

Pb. 216pp 210x148mm 38 colour plates.

By M. Simmonds

Published in association iwth the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society

Lavishly illustrated reference book - a unique celebration of the 80 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises that inhabit the worlds oceans. From the majestic Narwahal and giat Blue Whale to the mysterious dolphins and porpoises, this comprehensive and authoritative text covers identification, lifestyle, feeding, breeding, habitat and range.

Pb. 160pp 320x245mm 170 colour photos. 1 map

By H. Debelius

Beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the elasmobranchs of the world's oceans. Another excellent book in this series. A must for those with a special interest in sharks and related species.

By Y. Cohat, A. Collett
2001
Playful and intelligent, graceful and mysterious, whales have fascinated people for centuries. The cetacean order includes whalebone whales, such as the blue whale (the largest creature on earth), and toothed whales, such as killer whales, dolphins and porpoises. These engaging mammals were nearly hunted to extinction for their blubber, oil and meat as techniques such as harpoon guns in the 19th century and sonar tracking in the 20th century become more sophisticated.

Pb. 128pp 100 illus., 89 in colour. 180x125mm