The Mediterranean: Underwater Perspectives

Illustrated with more than 150 spectacular colour photographs, this sumptuous book reveals the incredible richness and beauty of the coastal, underwater Mediterranean fauna. The highly readable text is addressed to both the general and the specialist reader and presents a comprehensive overview of the world which lies within the first few meters of water below the surface. A short introduction covers the fascinating biological and geological history of the Mediterranean Sea and presents its actual status together with conclusions and thoughts concerning its conservation.