This
stunningly illustrated book goes far
beyond a run-of-the-mill nature guide.
It explores the fascinating life
histories of Britain’s freshwater
fishes, a group of animals which,
despite their importance and ubiquity
in our diverse still and flowing fresh
waters, has before now been rarely
regarded and respected as `wildlife`.
Our native fishes tend generally to be
considered as simply something for
anglers to catch or for people to eat,
yet they work enormously hard for us.
Author Mark Everard, avid
nature-watcher, angler and scientist,
shows how freshwater fish provide
food, ornamentation, sport and
cultural identity, and highlights
their huge importance for conservation
as part of the living ecosystems upon
which we all depend. He dives into the
mysteries moving below the surface of
our rivers and lakes, bringing the
wonderful and fascinating world of the
diversity of British freshwater fish
species into plain sight and into
mind.
This unique book features over 100
full-colour photographs by pioneering
photographer and filmmaker Jack Perks,
whose work has featured on BBC
Springwatch, The One Show and
Countryfile. The book is filled with
technical detail useful to
conservationists and biology students.
Most importantly, it is also presented
in an accessible, visually attractive
and engaging manner that will appeal
to anybody with an interest in the
natural world: the conservation-minded
public, the angling community, and our
nation of wildlife enthusiasts.
Whatever your background, this book
will open your eyes to our freshwater
fishy wealth, and the many ways in
which it enriches our lives.