Fishes of the Open Ocean: A Natural History & Illustrated Guide

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Exploring the diverse and fragile ecosystem of pelagic fish, this book offers a comprehensive look at open-ocean dwellers, from tiny drift fish to powerful predators like tuna and marlin. Julian Pepperell, a leading marine biologist, delves into the evolutionary adaptations and interspecies interactions within this vast habitat. The text also addresses human impacts, including sustainability and fishing practices. Enhanced by over three hundred color images, global distribution maps, and illustrations, it serves as a definitive resource on the biology and ecology of these remarkable species.