The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline

Name: The Essential Guide to Beachcombing and the Strandline
Brand: Princeton University Press
Price: 37.25 AUD
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By: Steve Trewhella, Julie Hatcher

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Paperback | 8 December 2015

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304 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
21.5 x 13.9 x 1.8

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Immerse yourself in the beachcombing experience; the wind in your face, the smell of salt spray, the roar of the ocean; it's an assault on the senses, the perfect tonic. From time immemorial people have been drawn to the beach to collect practical resources as well as mysterious objects that have fuelled myth and folklore it is our inherent hunter-gatherer instinct.

The beach strandline is also a wildlife habitat, home to a unique community of plants and animals, many found nowhere else. They create a rich and ever-changing oasis of life in the otherwise harsh environment of the beach.

Whether you are a seasoned beachcomber, a casual visitor or an enthusiastic naturalist, this book is for you. It will satisfy your curiosity about each treasure found cast up on the beach, be it a pretty seashell or an exotic ocean voyager.

Descriptions of common and rare beach finds, both natural and man-made
Clear photographs showing objects and species as found on the strandline and in their natural habitat
Suggestions for family activities related to beachcombing
A comprehensive account of the living flora and fauna of the beach strandline
Information on threats and conservation measures for the marine and coastal environment

Industry Reviews

"Whether you just wish to know what lives on or frequents beaches. identify the remains of organisms washed up, or delve deeper into the origins of marine litter and the life that may be found associated with it, there is something for you inside. A book for enthusiasts of all ages and experience."---Andrew Mackie, Natur Cymru
"The guide combines the attributes of a concise yet comprehensive treatment of beachcombing and strandlines. A stellar feature of the book is the profusion of excellent photographs which accompany descriptions of the common and rare beach finds, natural and man-made."---Jan Light, Mollusc World, Conchological Society
"This really is essential for those of us who visit the beach regularly. It is very well laid out, informative, quirky"---Steve Lowe, Northumberland Wildlife Trust
"The coast is a fascinating place, made all the more interesting by the insights gained from [this] great book[s]."---Andy Karran, Gwent Wildlife Trust
"Clearly presented and easy to navigate. . . . [We] recommend this book for anybody who has ever said 'what on earth is this?' whilst enjoying a walk along the strandline"---Rose Fulton, The Green Fuse

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