"A brilliant book collection . . . each volume is a colourful, fact-filled introduction to the animals, insects, plants and habitats that makes watching wildlife so fascinating."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express "[ Europes Sea Mammals] is a significant reminder that the oceans are full of exquisite creatures, but despite their depth and vastness are no more immune from threats than are terrestrial ecosystems. . . . Buy an extra copy and send it to your Member of Parliament, Congressman or Deputy, to your Prime Minister or to your President."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds "An essential companion for anyone venturing any distance offshore in European waters. Encounters with frolicking dolphins, studious whales, performing porpoises and curious seals are magical and inspirational. . . . Were so fortunate to be out there to see them in their environment, and now we can tell others all about it in an informed manner."---Daria Blackwell, Ocean Cruising Club "The visuals are unparalleled, presenting the animals in various states of swimming, diving and feeding, with tips on distinguishing between species. Maps identify where each mammal can be found at different times of the year. Stunning photography makes you want to get out there to see for yourself. . . . Who hasnt been thrilled at an encounter with these magnificent sea creatures?" * coastalboating.net * "I can see myself using this for many years to come as proved by one of my lecturers whole-hearted recommendation that all marine biology students get a copy."---Chelsea Knight, Mammal News "If you want to know all about the whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals around the coast of the UK and beyond then get this. It has everything. . . . Easy to read. . . . Bright, clear, and superbly printed. . . . A very complete guide." * UK Safari * "Europes Sea Mammals is the sort of field guide thats a pleasure to browse through. . . . more than 200 pages rammed with every last iota of information."---Steve Weinman, Diver "An excellent guide for the sea mammals found in this region and . . . a must for anyone interested in locating, identifying and observing this group of mammals in the field."---Rachel Barber, British Trust for Ornithology "A lot of information, all useful, is packed into just two pages! . . . The overall impression is of a well thought out book in terms of both layout and content . . . I am sure that I will consult it regularly."---Clive Herbert, London Naturalist "Full of images of fins, tails (flukes) and blow forms for the Cetacea, supported by diagrams, written descriptions and tips on where and how to find them. . . . the care and detail put into this title is difficult to surpass."---Pat Sang, The Biologist "This is a visually stunning book . . . . For those with an interest in mammals this guide will be very informative and will certainly enhance the experience of mammal watching."---Geoff OBrien, International Journal of Environment Studies "This book is a great guide for tour guides and whale watchers . . . . It contains accurate and well-organized information, is illustrated with cutting-edge photographs, maps, and graphics." * Conservation Biology *
