Description
Situated between the Pacific and the Indian oceans, and between the continental landmasses of Asia and Australia, the South China Sea represents the largest body of water in an archipelagic region. Influenced by monsoons and nourished by nutrients from the surrounding lands, the South China Sea exhibits a large variety of marine habitats and life - almost all the major groups of marine plants and animals can be found here.
Beginning with an introduction to its unique geographical position, this guide to the underwater environment of the South China Sea describes its ecology and currents, as well as the interrelationships of its life forms. A comprehensive section of more than 180 colour photographs focuses on the many types of marine life likely to be encountered here.
Many of the photographs in this book show the underwater world of the South China Sea at its very best, in areas where the natural equilibrium has not been disturbed. Here in vivid colours are anemones, sponges, corals, molluscs and many varieties of fishes. For those who wish to explore the fascination of the South China Sea, this book provides just that.
