Description
Coastal fish of the Balearic Sea
Book summary
This pocket guide offers a practical tool for identifying the fish species that inhabit the coast of the Balearic Islands, from the shore to a few meters deep. With detailed, true-to-scale illustrations and updated texts, readers will easily be able to recognize the fish they encounter while snorkeling or scuba diving. A concise and visual work, endorsed by the Marilles Foundation, ideal for lovers of the sea and Mediterranean biodiversity.
What is it about?
The work focuses on the coastal fish of the Balearic archipelago, a privileged enclave of the Mediterranean. It presents the most representative species living in shallow waters, organized in illustrated plates at the same scale to facilitate visual comparison and field identification. Each species includes updated information on its characteristics, habitat, and behavior, complemented by icons summarizing key data. The guide is designed for both snorkelers and more experienced divers who wish to learn about the fauna they encounter on their dives.
Main topics
- Visual identification of coastal fish of the Balearic Mediterranean.
- Marine biodiversity in shallow and coastal waters.
- Detailed scientific illustrations scaled for comparison.
- Conservation of the Balearic marine ecosystem.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at diving and snorkeling enthusiasts and those participating in aquatic activities in the Balearic Islands, as well as marine biology students, naturalists, and anyone interested in Mediterranean underwater fauna looking for a practical, portable guide to identify fish during their sea excursions.
What this book provides
- A quick and reliable visual identification tool thanks to the scaled illustrations.
- Updated and concise information on the most common species of the Balearic coast.
- A lightweight (32 g) pocket-sized format, easy to carry on marine excursions.
- Content endorsed by the Marilles Foundation, a leading entity in marine conservation.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ballesteros Sagarra, Enric; Llobet François, Toni
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: FISH (ICHTHYOLOGY)
- Collection: MINIGUIES DEL MAR BALEAR ? MARILLES
- Binding: Pocket
- Publication date: January 1980
- Number of pages: 16
- Weight: 32 g
Editorial review
A practical and visually polished guide that fulfills its objective of facilitating the identification of the Balearic coastal ichthyofauna. Its ultra-lightweight format and scaled illustrations make it a very useful resource to take into the water, for both beginners and experienced naturalists. The endorsement of the Marilles Foundation adds rigor and a commitment to the conservation of the marine environment.