Rocky Shores

John Archer-Thomson, Julian Cremona

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Bloomsbury Wildlife
04 March 2019

Marine biology; Deltas, estuaries, coastal regions; Conservation of wildlife & habitats

Series: British Wildlife Collection

An engaging account of the natural history of rocky and boulder-strewn shores around Britain's coastline

In Rocky Shores, authors John Archer-Thomson and Julian Cremona explore the species, communities and landscape of the narrow strip bounding our coast. It may be limited in extent, but no other habitat in Britain is as extreme and dynamic: as the tide ebbs and flows, physical and chemical conditions can alter dramatically in a matter of minutes. An impressive array of life forms has adapted well and even manages to thrive in these challenging conditions.

This beautifully illustrated book guides the reader through the patterns of marine biodiversity that we might encounter on sheltered and exposed shores, from the inhospitable ‘splash zone’ to the repeatedly submerged lower shore, and everything in between. Rock pools dotted across the shore contain unique pockets of diversity, while the strandline formed by marine debris at the high-tide mark supports a unique community of microbes and invertebrates that in turn attract birds and mammals.

Filled with stunning photographs of rocky shores and their extraordinary inhabitants, this book will appeal to anyone with a love of the shore – from occasional ‘rockpooler’ through to enthusiastic naturalist.

By: John Archer-Thomson, Julian Cremona
Imprint: Bloomsbury Wildlife
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Weight: 1.174kg
ISBN: 9781472943132
ISBN 10: 1472943139
Series: British Wildlife Collection
Pages: 368
Publication Date: 04 March 2019
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1 A fascination for the shore 2 Patterns and zones 3 Rock pools 4 Lichens: a primitive cooperative 5 Seaweeds: the banquet that never was 6 Stingers, squirts, sponges, mats and worms: the weird and the wonderful 7 Molluscs: the mantle of respectability 8 Echinoderms: animals with tube feet 9 Arthropods: animals with jointed limbs 10 Plankton: drifters of the shore 11 Attack from air and sea 12 Nature’s giant compost heap 13 Challenges, threats and the future of rocky shores References and further reading Abbreviations Species names Illustration credits Index

John Archer-Thomson and Julian Cremona have spent their working lives in environmental education and conservation. They are respective former Assistant Head and Head of the Field Studies Council’s Dale Fort Field Centre in Pembrokeshire. John is now a freelance coastal ecologist, photographer, writer and tutor, while Julian has authored a number of books on exploration, nature and photography.

Reviews for Rocky Shores

Beautifully written and enticingly presented, Rocky Shores is a gem. Drawing on the authors’ expert knowledge and unbridled love of our seashores, this superb book takes us on a fascinating journey of exploration and discovery. As the sea encroaches and retreats, we witness a huge array of formations and wildlife and get a real sense of primeval awakenings on the wonder and value of nature. -- Professor Des Thompson FRSE As packed with knowledge and enthusiasm as a rock pool is filled with strange and beautiful species - the details of which Archer-Thomson and Cremona describe so well. -- Maya Plass * BBC Wildlife * The ability of these authors to communicate in a lively and memorable way shines out clearly in this beautifully written book. -- Frances Dipper * British Wildlife magazine *