The marine world harbors many attractive creatures that can sometimes lure the unwary into danger. This dramatic, full color book provides a complete photographic survey of the world's many dangerous marine animals. Practical information contained in this volume includes the biology, habitat, and unique characteristics of each species; geographic location; and prevention and treatment of injuries from each animal. Closeups and cross-sections of the venom apparatuses of many animals are also included. This book will provide a useful reference source for marine biologists, oceanographers, marine scientists, toxicologists, as well as accident, emergency, and trauma specialists. Its exciting photographs will enthrall anyone intrigued by the sea.
- ISBN10 0849371392
- ISBN13 9780849371394
- Publish Date 28 February 1990 (first published 8 May 1989)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 April 2016
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Imprint Auerbach
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English