Description
Pelagic and deep-sea fish of the Balearic Sea
Book Summary
This pocket guide offers a visual and practical introduction to the most representative fish species of the Balearic Sea. The reader will discover both the fish that inhabit the open sea, such as the prized bluefin tuna, sardines, and mahi-mahi, as well as those living on the deep seabed, including conger eels, hake, and monkfish. An essential tool for identifying the archipelago's ichthyofauna while sailing or diving.
What is it about?
The work focuses on describing the most common and representative fish species of the Balearic Sea, a privileged area of the Mediterranean. It is structured into two major ecological groups: pelagic fish, which live in the open sea, and deep-sea fish. Through illustrations and key data, the guide allows for the recognition of species such as the bluefin tuna, sardine, mahi-mahi, conger eel, hake, and monkfish, making identification easy for sailors, fishermen, and marine biology enthusiasts.
Main themes
- Identification of Mediterranean pelagic fish (bluefin tuna, sardine, mahi-mahi).
- Identification of deep-sea fish of the Balearic Sea (conger eel, hake, monkfish).
- Marine fauna of the Balearic archipelago and its biodiversity.
- Visual field guide for species observation.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at sailors, sport fishermen, divers, amateur biologists, and anyone interested in learning about the marine life of the Mediterranean, especially that of the Balearic Sea. It is ideal for those looking for a compact and practical guide to take on maritime excursions.
What this book provides
- Allows for the quick identification of the most relevant fish species of the Balearic Sea.
- Offers a clear and visual approach, ideal for use in the field or while sailing.
- Helps to understand the ecological richness of the Balearic archipelago's waters.
- Provides essential information on two distinct habitats: open sea and deep seabed.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ballesteros Sagarra, Enric; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ZOOLOGY AND ANIMAL SCIENCES
- Collection: MINIGUIES DEL MAR BALEAR ? MARILLES
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: January 1980
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 32 g
Editorial review
This is a concise and functional field guide, designed for a non-specialized audience with an interest in local marine fauna. Its small format makes it practical to take on board or on diving trips. Although brief, it meets its objective of presenting the most emblematic species of the Balearic Sea, serving as a useful starting point for those who wish to begin observing Mediterranean fish.