Underwater Sydney

Name: Underwater Sydney
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9781486311187
Price: 47.99 NZD
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By John Turnbull and Inke Falkner

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Underwater Sydney by John Turnbull and Inke Falkner offers an exploration of the diverse marine life found in the waters of Sydney. It takes readers on a journey beneath the surface, revealing the vibrant ecology and fascinating species that thrive just off the city's coast. The book reflects scientific insights and adventurous spirit, inviting nature enthusiasts to discover the beauty and complexity of these underwater ecosystems.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by marine life and enjoy exploring the vibrant ecosystems beneath the waves. It offers an intriguing glimpse into Sydney's underwater world, highlighting its unique biodiverse environment and showcasing the beauty and complexity of marine habitats. If you're passionate about conservation and the science of nature, this book provides a captivating dive into the underwater wonders of an iconic city.

Celebrates Sydney’s harbour and coast through eclectic stories and underwater photography.

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Admired all over the world and loved by locals for its natural beauty, Sydney Harbour is enjoyed by thousands of people every day. But rarely do we look below the surface where, beneath all the hustle and bustle, lively communities go about their business. With underwater forests and gardens, hundreds of species of fish, and thousands of invertebrates, Sydney is as colourful and diverse below the water as it is above!

Underwater Sydney celebrates Sydney’s incredible harbour and coast through eclectic stories and stunning underwater photography. It also explores the challenges the harbour is facing today after more than 200 years of coastal development and the role that marine science plays in maintaining the harbour’s health. Underwater Sydney will open your eyes to the rich marine life that makes the Sydney estuary and coast so special.

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Underwater Sydney is described as a beautifully crafted coffee table book that balances accessibility with scientific detail, making it ideal for both display and use as a snorkelling reference. The book offers a captivating visual exploration of Sydney Harbour's unique underwater biodiversity, effectively altering the reader's perception of the city.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781486311187

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 535g

Pages: 168

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Arts & Culture Education & Reference Inke Falkner John Turnbull Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Inke Falkner is a marine ecologist who focuses on creative science and environmental education. In her role as Community Outreach Coordinator at the Sydney Institute of Marine Science, she developed and established an extensive marine science program for primary and high school students focusing on Sydney Harbour. She also curated the content for the Institute’s Discovery Centre and ran educational harbour cruises and foreshore walks featuring the amazing underwater world of Sydney Harbour. Having moved to the Southern Tablelands, NSW, she now works as a freelance science communicator. John Turnbull is a marine ecologist, social scientist and passionate underwater photographer. John has dived extensively in Sydney Harbour and along the coastline and knows the inhabitants of these waters extremely well. His delightful and exciting photographs bring this book to life. A few years ago, John traded a life in the business sector to pursue his passion for marine conservation, and he is currently researching the relationship between humans, nature and stewardship of the marine environment at the University of New South Wales.