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Secrets of the Sea

Secrets of the Sea

The Story of New Zealand's Native Sea Creatures

by Robert Vennell
Hardback
Publication Date: 05/10/2022
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An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees

Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand's fish and shellfish, weaving together history, biology and culture to reveal how these unique and intriguing creatures have shaped our lives. Ranging from sandy shores and rocky reefs to the open ocean and its cavernous depths, Robert Vennell celebrates the magic and mystery of the world beneath the waves.

Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and fascinating historical illustrations.

ISBN:
9781775541790
9781775541790
Category:
Oceanography (seas)
Format:
Hardback
Publication Date:
05-10-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers (New Zealand)
Country of origin:
New Zealand
Pages:
256
Dimensions (mm):
253x197x29mm
Weight:
1.05kg
Robert Vennell

Robert Vennell lives, breathes and eats the New Zealand forest. He is the author of The Meaning of Trees, a history of New Zealand's plants and people.

He works as a Collection Manager in the Natural Science department at Auckland Museum - Tamaki Paenga Hira, collecting and preparing specimens for the natural science galleries.

His background is in ecology and he has spent many hours wandering through the bush studying wild pigs and their impact on native flora and fauna.

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