The brackish-water fauna of northwestern Europe - An identification guide to brackish-water habitats, ecology and macrofauna for field workers, naturalists and students - Grand Format

Brackish water can be found wherever sea water mixes with fresh water. The abundant estuaries and coastal lagoons of northwestern Europe are therefore brackish-water habitats, as are a variety of smaller, and often manmade, coastal ponds. Such environments possess a rich fauna, as witnessed by their use by birds and fish as feeding and/or nursery area. Many are also under threat from rising sea levels, the construction of sea defences, coastal land reclamation and drainage, and pollution.
This book examines and reviews the ecology of the brackish-water animals and habitats of northwestern Europe, and forms the first complete identification guide to the fauna of these ecologically important areas. The keys are specifically-designed to be used with living material, and illustrations are provided for all the species, making identification easy. Field workers, naturalists and students interested in Europe's coastal fringe will find this an indispensable reference.