Description
Open-sea and deep-water fish of the Balearic Islands
Book summary
This practical and visual mini-guide allows you to identify the most common fish species inhabiting the open waters and seabeds of the Balearic Sea. With scale illustrations and descriptive texts, the reader will discover everything from tuna and sardines to hake and monkfish, whether observing them in their natural environment or at local fish markets. An ideal tool for nature enthusiasts, divers, and responsible consumers who wish to learn about and appreciate the fishing biodiversity of the Balearic Islands.
What is it about?
The guide presents a selection of pelagic (living in open sea) and benthic (inhabiting the seabed) fish species present in the Balearic archipelago. Each page includes a detailed, scale illustration of the species, accompanied by a brief descriptive text. At the beginning, a system of symbols summarizes key information about each fish's abundance, depth, and habitat. The work not only facilitates identification in the water or at markets but also promotes the consumption of local and seasonal species, thus supporting the conservation of the marine ecosystem and small-scale local fishing.
Main topics
- Identification of pelagic and benthic fish of the Balearic Sea.
- Marine biodiversity of the Balearic archipelago.
- Species of local fishing and commercial interest.
- Conservation of marine resources and support for sustainable fishing.
- Use of visual guides with scale illustrations for species comparison.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is aimed at naturalists, diving and snorkeling enthusiasts, recreational fishermen, consumers interested in the origin and sustainability of the fish they buy, as well as students and professionals in the marine sector who need a quick, portable resource for species identification in the Western Mediterranean.
What this book provides
- Allows for quick, visual identification of the most common fish species in the Balearic Sea.
- Promotes responsible consumption of local fish, supporting the area's economy and conservation.
- Offers a lightweight, pocket-sized format, ideal for taking to the market, the port, or on a marine excursion.
- Includes scale illustrations that facilitate direct comparison between similar species.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ballesteros Sagarra, Enric; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: eng
- Subject: FISH (ICHTHYOLOGY), FARM AND LABOR ANIMALS
- Collection: NATURE MINI-GUIDES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 32 g
Editorial review
This is a concise and functional field guide, ideal for those who wish to start or deepen their knowledge of Balearic ichthyofauna without the need for extensive manuals. Its practical approach, combined with quality illustrations and a clear symbol system, makes it a useful resource both for observation in the natural environment and for informed purchasing at the market. It is a highly recommended work for anyone interested in the marine biodiversity of the Mediterranean and sustainable fishing.