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The Essential Guide to Rockpooling

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The marine environment is a remarkable place - otherworldly and a source of endless fascination. The rocky shore where land meets sea, its array of life ever-changing with the tides, offers us a chance to explore this hidden world.

This book reveals the astonishing diversity of wildlife on rocky shores and in the rockpools around the coast of Britain and gives readers a greater under-standing of the myriad creatures that can be found using a bit of simple detective work.

Rockpooling is an activity enjoyed by children and adults alike. This guide will make your exploration even more rewarding, whether you are enjoying a day out at the seaside or seeking to expand your knowledge of a unique habitat. ​​​​​​
Detailed descriptions of around 400 common and rare rocky shore species


Clear colour photographs of all the species described


Tips and techniques describing how to find the more cryptic animals


Ideas for rockpool-related family activities


Information on threats to the intertidal environment


Measures we can all take to safeguard the future of our rocky shore wildlife

304 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

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