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Book SynopsisDiscover the incredible diversity of life within our seas and learn how we can all play a role in protecting and conserving it.Our seas are home to an abundance of fascinating creatures and stunning habitats. From spectacular kelp forests to intricate rocky reefs and from mud plains to open ocean, the British Isles have a diversity of marine ecosystems that rival those seen on any nature documentary. Yet, for generations, we have been slowly suffocating life beneath the waves. Decades of unsustainable exploitation, endless pollution and a warming climate have had a devastating effect on our marine habitats.However, it's not too late to make a difference and change course. Written in collaboration with the Wildlife Trusts
, Britain''s Living Seas provides a user-friendly and richly illustrated guide to coasts around the British Isles, uncovering the diversity of life within a range of marine habitats and the life-giving services that they provide us. Outlining how th
Trade ReviewFor too long, pollution and environmental change have been suffocating the life beneath the waves and this book can help us to do our bit to protect it. * Countryman *
Accessible and bursting with wonder, Britain’s Living Seas is an important reference resource and companion for anyone interested in a wilder world. * Sophie Pavelle, BBC Countryfile *
Richly illustrated with high-quality photographs, this book is a pleasure to read. * Outdoor Photography *
Clear presentation, copious illustrations and ‘spotters guide’ features … make this an excellent gift. * Yachting Monthly *
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Living Seas Beautiful Beaches and Spectacular Strandlines Sleek Sand Dunes Magnificent Maritime Cliffs Special Saltmarsh and Miraculous Mudflats Cool Cold-water Corals Enchanted Kelp Forests Striking Seagrass Rockin' Rocky Reefs Silky Sand and Gritty Gravel Marvellous Mud Bountiful Biogenic Reefs Boundless Pelagic The Bountiful Blue
Chapter 2: Ocean of Life Regulating the World Culture Crafters Providing for Society Supporting Seas
Chapter 3: The Threatened Blue A Changing Climate A Polluted Planet Losing the Wild Ocean No More Fish for the Table? Trading Marine Wildlife Deep-Sea Mining Mending a Collapsing World
Chapter 4: Sustainable Seas Nature-based Solutions Marine Protected Areas Tackling the Plastic Tide Sustainable Fisheries Marine Planning Let's Get Social Paving the Way for Sustainable Seas
Chapter 5: Be An Everyday Marine Conservationist Fish Are Friends, But Also Food Battling the Climate Crisis Plastic is Not So Fantastic Conscious Consumption Out and About You Are More Than a Drop in the Ocean
Chapter 6: Discover Your Coastline Remember the Seashore Code Sun, Sea, Sand and Sport Mini Adventurers Become a Citizen Scientist Dive into Nature: Where to Visit
