Field Guide to the Seashores of Eastern Africa and the Western Indian Ocean Islands

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The seashores and shallow seas of east Africa and the western Indian Ocean islands support an enormous diversity of life. In this book more than 1,600 species of plants and animals from all coastal habitats are covered. Local and international experts have contributed precise descriptions of species and their habitats and distribution, together with an authoritative summary. All plates face the page for ease of use. A wider knowledge of the coastal zone is provided in descriptions of the region's geological history, climate, habitats, human activities and environmental issues. An essential purchase for any visitor to the region.