Currents of Contrast - 9781770070868

Peschak (marine biology, U. of Cape Town Marine Biology Research Institute), also a photographer, and Rojas, a film producer, director, and photographer, describe the ecosystems of Namibia, South Africa, and Mozambique. They concentrated on marine biology and ecology and issues that are uniquely southern African, at a place where the Indian and Atlantic Oceans meet with the Benguela and Agulhas currents. Species such as the great white shark, seabirds, southern right whale, seahorses, limpets, and sea turtles are described, supplemented by maps and color photos of the area and close-up shots of wildlife. Other topics of note include shark fingerprinting, whale hunting, conservation, medicinal uses of marine organisms, and oil pollution. The book measures 11x12.25". Distributed by International Publishers Marketing. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)