| Marine Field Guides |
Current titles
The first two titles of the planned series of identification handbooks to the marine fauna of southeastern Australia were published in late 2007:
| An introduction to marine life by Robin Wilson, Mark Norman and Anna Syme Melbourne: Museum Victoria, 2007. 166 pp. ISBN 9780975837054 (pbk) Available from Melbourne Museum Shop and other book shops This guide introduces the broad diversity of marine life to amateur naturalists, beachcombers, divers and others who have an interest in life in the sea. All major kinds of living marine organisms are featured from seaweeds to seabirds, seawhips to seahorses, both common and obscure. Illustrated quick guides enable easy identification of the major groups and each is illustrated with local examples from southern Australia. Dangerous marine life, introduced species and fishing bait species are all described and illustraated. Further references, a glossary and indexes to scientific and common names are included. (from the back cover) |
| Crabs, hermit crabs and allies by Gary C.B. Poore Melbourne: Museum Victoria, 2007. 60 pp. ISBN 9780975837047 (pbk) Available from Melbourne Museum Shop and other book shops This guide introduces the broad diversity of marine life to amateur naturalists, beachcombers, divers and others who have an interest in life in crabs, hermit crabs and their close relatives: what they do, how they behave, their environment, ecology and diversity. Species descriptions are accompanied by colour photgraphs, line drawings and illustrations for easy recognition. Maps, further references a glossary, scientific and common name indexes are also included. (from the back cover) |
For comments on these web pages please contact Robin Wilson, rwilson@museum.vic.gov.au