| PUBLISHED | 1 January 2004 |
| ISBN | 1-903657-00-8 |
| PAGES | 56 |
| COLOUR PLATES | 14 |
| COVER | Flexicover |
| DIMENSIONS | 150mm x 215mm |
| PUBLISHED BY | WILDGuides |
| SUPPORTED BY | P&O Portsmouth |
| SUPPORTING | Organisation Cetacea (ORCA) and the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) |
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This is the first comprehensive photographic guide to the cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) of the European Atlantic (the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay), covering all 27 living species recorded.
Its innovative, easy-to-use format aims to help whale-watchers identify any species they encounter, whether they be a beginner or an expert.
The 14 remarkable colour plates depict typical views of cetaceans at sea. They have been produced using the latest digital image technology and include images of some species never previously published.
The text covers the key identification features of each species, emphasising the differences between similar species, and includes information on status, behaviour and distribution.
Colour distribution maps accompany the text for each species.
For some mild distraction you might want to pick up a book about Whales and Dolphins [Whales and Dolphins of the European Atlantic]. I particularly favour this one because it shows views of the animals taken from the surface - just the sort of views you would see from up here - no smiley faces.
Chris Packham
Hands on Nature, Channel 4
Dear Brian,
Great service: the book already arrived on Friday of the same week!
Well enough in advance of our whaling cruise to the Bay of Biscay in mid-August.
If the Beasties wouldn't show up, we still have the nice pictures in this field guide to console us.
Jan Verboven
Biologist
Belgium