RSPB Handbook of the Seashore by Maya Plass

RSPB Handbook of the Seashore by Maya Plass

How often have you visited the seashore and wished you knew more about the diverse and alien wildlife found on the UK's coastline?

There are incredible stories to discover about our coastal species so if the tantalising glimpses you've caught of this semi-aquatic environment between the tides has left you curious to learn more, the RSPB Handbook of the Seashore is for you.

It will help you to easily identify and learn about the life cycles and anatomy of the species you discover, and features useful sections on the tidal cycle, how to read tide tables, where to look, conservation and climate change concerns, and who to call should you come across something unexpected on your next beach visit.

Featuring over 200 species accounts - each with a photo, full description, and details of distribution and zonation - this brand new guide is written throughout in engaging text suitable for families, students and anyone who loves to visit the seashore.

We often spend time browsing the rock pools at our local beach, but since discovering this book we can now have a stab at properly identifying what we find, and this has added a new element of interest and excitement to our beach trips* Whattodowithkids.co.uk *
The perfect accompaniment for an afternoon's rock pooling. Introduce your grandchildren to a host of beachy mini-beasts this summer with a truly wholesome hobby. * Yours *
Perfect for exploring rock pools with kids. -- Jane Lovatt * Prima *
An excellent introduction. This is an inspirational call to action, which has made me get out and start rockpooling again! * BBC Wildlife *
A superb book and thoroughly recommended for beachcombers of whatever age. * Highland News Group *
...stuffed full of information to help readers. * Welsh Coastal Life *
...as important an accompaniment on a trip to the coast as a bucket and spade. * Scottish Sunday Express *

Maya Plass is an experienced marine ecologist committed to sharing her love and knowledge of our aquatic world. Maya has developed projects in the UK and abroad to encourage communities to protect our seas and oceans and her passion for the sea has led her to engage with wider audiences through television presenting and now through her first book.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781472962775
ISBN 10	147296277X
Title	RSPB Handbook of the Seashore
Author	Maya Plass
Series	Rspb
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	2018-10-18
Number of pages	240
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.