Explore Hawaii’s native waters through a precise catalog of its fishes, including notes on new species. This nonfiction field guide presents a detailed, specimen‑based inventory from the archipelago, spanning sharks, rays, snappers, triggerfishes, puffers, and many more. It offers authoritative descriptions and taxonomic context that support identification and understanding of Hawaii’s marine life.
The book compiles scientific observations, measurements, and color patterns to help researchers, divers, and curious readers distinguish species found around Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and beyond. It emphasizes Hawaiian forms, their relationships to Atlantic and Pacific counterparts, and the natural history behind them.
What you’ll experience
Ideal for researchers, students, divers, and anyone who loves Hawaii’s underwater world.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a profound collection of the author's observations and interpretations of the abundant fish population that inhabit the Hawaiian islands. From reef-dwellers like the colorful Cardinal fishes, Damselfishes, and the feared Morays, to open-ocean dwellers like the enormous Marlins and deep-living Dragonfishes, the author examines over two hundred species. The author's decades of experience with the local fishing industry and ecosystem provide unique insights into the characteristics and behaviors of these finned residents. Aside from providing a comprehensive resource for identifying the aquatic life of the Hawaiian archipelago, this book is a celebration of the diversity and beauty found in our oceans. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332861163_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332861163
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332861163
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)