Seashore Plankton: A Practical Introduction to Biology and Identification

For the first time, here is a practical guide to marine plankton as seen and collected from the seashore. Perfect for naturalists and ecologists, amateur or professional alike, this book accesses a captivating hidden world. Illustrated throughout with stunning photographs, the multitudes of microscopic life-forms typically found in seawater that laps the shore are displayed, discussed and interpreted.

The first section explains what exactly plankton is and sets out the practicalities of sho...