Description
Cetaceans, turtles, large pelagic fish and seabirds of Catalonia
Book summary
A compact and visual field guide for identifying the great marine fauna of the Catalan coast. This mini-guide includes cetaceans (whales and dolphins), seabirds (gulls, shearwaters, and others), sea turtles, and large open-water fish. With clear texts by ornithologist Pep Arcos and detailed scale illustrations by Toni Llobet, it is a practical tool for observers, sailors, and sea lovers who wish to know and recognize the species that inhabit the Catalan coastline.
What is it about?
This guide presents in an orderly and visual way all the large marine fauna that can be observed in Catalonia, both from the coast and while sailing. It includes cetaceans such as dolphins and whales, seabirds such as gulls and shearwaters, sea turtles, and large pelagic fish. Each species features a scale illustration, a brief descriptive text, and informative icons that facilitate its location and identification. In addition, the scientific name and the popular name in Spanish and English are added, making it useful for a diverse public.
Main topics
- Identification of cetaceans (whales and dolphins) of the Catalan Mediterranean
- Observation of seabirds (gulls, shearwaters, gannets, among others)
- Recognition of sea turtles and large open-water fish
- Scale illustrations for visual size comparison
- Practical icons for the location and behavior of each species
- Scientific nomenclature and popular names in Catalan, Spanish, and English
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is ideal for naturalists, amateur ornithologists, sailors, fishermen, biology students, and anyone interested in the marine fauna of the Catalan coast . It is also a useful tool for educators and nature guides who conduct observation trips at sea or on the coast.
What this book provides
- A compact, easy-to-carry field tool to identify the most emblematic marine fauna of Catalonia.
- Scale illustrations that allow comparing the real size of the species.
- Clear and visual information with icons to facilitate quick identification.
- Names in three languages (Catalan, Spanish, and English) for wide use.
- Content prepared by a marine environment specialist, with scientific rigor.
Technical sheet
- Author: Arcos xx, Pep; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Marine and freshwater mammals, Fauna: general interest, Farm and laboratory animals, Pets and domestic animals, Zoos and nature reserves
- Collection: Nature Mini-guides
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: March 2020
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 120 g
Editorial review
This mini-guide is a practical and well-designed tool for the observation of marine fauna in Catalonia. The combination of brief but precise texts, scale illustrations, and visual icons makes it a useful resource for both experts and beginners. The inclusion of names in three languages and its small size make it especially suitable for field trips or maritime crossings. An ideal complement for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge of the marine biodiversity of the Catalan coastline.