A graduate in zoology from the University of Aberdeen, Keith Broomfield has been writing about nature since the late 1980s. He is a nature columnist for The Courier and Press & Journal newspapers in Scotland and has written three books: If Rivers Could Sing, A Scottish Wildlife Odyssey and Wild Quest Britain. He is passionate about snorkelling and the marine world and A Snorkeller's Guide to the Mediterranean is the culmination of 40 years regularly exploring this underwater realm. Keith is a trustee of the Forth Rivers Trust and editor/board member of the Forth Naturalist & Historian.
Description
Preface Introduction Species accounts Fish Sea breams Wrasse Blennies Gobies Grey mullets Pipesh and seahorses Other bottom-dwelling fish Surface- and midwater-swimming fish Lessepsian migrants Sharks and rays Other vertebrates (turtles, birds and mammals) Invertebrates Molluscs Echinoderms Cnidarians Crustaceans Ascidians Worms Sponges Bryozoans Seagrasses Seaweeds Photographic credits Index
Reviews
An excellent resource for casual holiday snorkellers and those with a keen interest in the natural world... A Snorkeller's Guide to the Mediterranean is more than just a field guide; it is a comprehensive and accessible tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Mediterranean's marine environment while enjoying the popular activity of snorkelling. * X-Ray Magazine *