The Life-Size Guide to the New Zealand Beach

This book solves many of the mysteries of beachcombing. It allows readers to easily and accurately identify the various items and curious objects that are commonly found on our beaches. In particular the book shows: pebbles and sand from around the country; how to recognise common animal tracks found in sand; jellyfish, starfish, crabs and bones from the sea; eggs from the sea and invertebrates living in the sand; seaweed, plant wash-ups and even common rubbish pollution. A unique way to learn about the puzzling flotsam and jetsam that gets washed up on New Zealand beaches. This is the fifth book in the Andrew Crowe Life-size Guide series.