Australia's bestselling guide for anglers, divers, and aquarium enthusiasts.

This phenomenally successful guide to the wealth and variety of fishes in Australia’s tropical waters (including the Great Barrier Reef) and south-eastern Asia has been updated and expanded. The book has sold more than 25,000 copies in its previous editions and is an invaluable reference for divers and anglers, to scientists, and the layperson—to everyone with an interest in our remarkable tropical fishes.

Detailed full colour illustrations of some 1,600 fishes by leading Australian marine artists, Roger Swainston and Jill Ruse, make identification easy. The author has also included an edibility guide

About the Author

Dr. Gerald R. Allen is the author of more than 400 scientific articles and 35 books. He served as senior curator of fishes at the Western Australian Museum between 1974 and 1997 and is an international authority on the classification of coral reef fishes as well as freshwater fishes of Australia and New Guinea. Since leaving the museum he has served as a private consultant, primarily involved with coral reef fish surveys in south-eastern Asia for Conservation International. He is also the recipient of several prestigious international awards for lifelong contributions to science including the Kay Radway Allen Award (Australia), Bleeker Award (Japan), Robert K. Johnson Award (USA), and NOGI Award (USA).

Pre-Order Offer

Enjoy the discounted price of $30 (RRP $35) plus free postage on all Field Guide to Marine Fishes pre-orders until Monday 31 December 2018.

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