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Dr Frances Dipper Dr Paul Naylor

Coastal Seas

Dr Frances Dipper,  Dr Paul Naylor

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English
Bloomsbury Wildlife
20 November 2025
Marine biology; Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Sea life & the seashore
Series: British Wildlife Collection
A lavish exploration of habitats, communities and species hidden just beyond the shorelines of the British Isles.

The shoreline around these islands provides tantalising, twice-daily glimpses of the wonders in our seas, but reveals very little of the lives of the dazzlingly colourful fish, exotic-looking corals and thousands more creatures that are just out of sight. Marine biologists and lifelong divers Frances Dipper and Paul Naylor draw on their personal stories to build a vivid picture of the ocean on our doorstep – what lives there, why it’s important and what’s happening to it.

Coastal Seas provides a window into the immensely varied and picturesque habitats beneath the waves, from kelp forests and reefs to seagrass meadows and the open water, as well as the fascinating behaviour and intricate relationships of the fish, cephalopods, invertebrates and other residents within them. The book explores the unique opportunities and challenges that come with living underwater (How do you stay afloat without being swept away? How do you find food and a mate if rooted to the spot?) and reflects on the state of our seas, and what we must do to conserve them.

Including around 300 colour photographs, this latest addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a vibrant celebration of the richness and importance of our marine life.

‘Easily the best book on the wonders to be found in Britain’s coastal seas.’ – Prof Callum Roberts
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Imprint:   Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 246mm,  Width: 166mm,  Spine: 34mm
Weight:   1.205kg
ISBN:   9781399404761
ISBN 10:   1399404768
Series:   British Wildlife Collection
Pages:   368
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Frances Dipper is a marine biologist and author and has been diving and studying marine wildlife in Britain for nearly 50 years. She writes books on marine life and ocean environments for both adults and children. Paul Naylor has been fascinated by Britain’s undersea world since his first adventures snorkelling on the Norfolk coast as a teenager. This led him to a career in marine biology and environmental protection, with a lifelong love for diving and underwater photography.

Reviews for Coastal Seas

‘Easily the best book on the wonders to be found in Britain’s coastal seas. A beautifully written, superbly illustrated, highly personal and fascinating account.’ -- Callum Roberts, Professor of Marine Conservation at the University of Exeter ‘An inspiring, vivid, magical tome for anyone who wants to discover more about our remarkable sea life.’ -- Monty Halls 'Anyone who is remotely interested in our coastline is going to enjoy this book ... It draws you in, makes you want to learn more and then go out and experience it for yourself.' * Scubaverse *


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