Marine Atlas of Abu Dhabi

Description:

Text English. Includes CD in case inset inside rear cover. This work presents 'for the first time extensive and documented data on the locations, coastal habitats, distribution of marine wildlife and areas of international conservation importance throughout Abu Dhabi'. Includes chapters by leading experts on: Shallow water habitats, Archaeology of Abu Dhabi's coastal zone, Mangroves, Intertidal and subtidal benthic communities, Seagrass resources, Coral Reefs, Fish fauna, Marine turtles and sea snakes, Marine mammals: dugongs, dolphins and porpoise, Important marine areas for birds and Summary of atlas results and conservation recommendations for Abu Dhabi Emirate.

Condition

Folio (384x310mm), orig. cloth. Vg in d/w (some wear), in slip case (slightly rubbed, with minor wear to corners). From the library of David George (1938-2024) with his name to endpaper. David George contributed to several chapters in this book. He has been described as ‘a true pioneer of marine conservation’, and a noted marine photographer. He was a senior scientist in the Zoology Department at the British Museum (Natural History), London.