The Living Reef: The Ecology of New Zealand's Rocky Reefs

The rocky reefs that ring New Zealand's coastline provide some of its most stunning natural "landscapes." From the vertical walls and caves of the poor Knights Islands to the unlimited visibility and bizarre life forms under the sea ice of Antarctica, New Zealand's coastal waters support an array of marine organisms. This book is composed of 32 chapters which focus on key species of fish, animal and plant life, while also profiling New Zealand's most important Marine ecosystems, from the Kermadec Islands to Fiordland and Antarctica. Supporting the text is a collection of underwater photography.