The Perth Coast Fish Book is the most comprehensive fish identification guide ever produced for the coastal waters surrounding Western Australia’s capital city—featuring over 1,000 colour photographs, and descriptions of more than 500 species found along the Perth Coast between Mandurah and Two Rocks.

Published in May 2021 and updated in 2023, the book represents years of research, diving and photography by authors Dr Glen Whisson and Alexandra Hoschke, and is a key resource for fishers wishing to identify their catch; divers and snorkellers working out what fish they observed; marine researchers and the general public needing a detailed reference guide; and anyone interested in the wonderfully diverse marine environment that exists on Perth’s doorstep.

Of particularly importance to scientists and researchers is the inclusion of a verified list of all fish species ever recorded along the Perth Coast to a depth of 30m, highlighting species endemic to Western Australia, introduced species, those considered outside their normal historic ranges, and species thought to have recently expanded their ranges to the Perth Coast. This list was produced in collaboration with Dr Glenn Moore from the Western Australian Museum, and is a comprehensive reference for researchers, management authorities, and fish enthusiasts.

Author Biography:

Dr Glen Whisson Glen spent 20 years as a University Lecturer delivering academic programmes and conducting research in aquatic science. He was the Founding President of the Silver Perch Association of WA, served on the Executive Committee of the Marron Growers Association of WA for 10 years, and is a former President of the International Association of Astacology-being awarded Honarary Life Membership in 2004 for contributions to crayfish science. He has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Financial Management, a Post-graduate Diploma in Natural Resources and received his PhD in 2000. He now pursues underwater photography, music, art and private research. Alexandra Hoschke After arriving in Australia with a Geology Degree from Cambridge University, Alex worked as an Exploration Geologist in Queensland and the Northern Territory for 10 years before doing post graduate studies in GIS and coral reef geomorphology at James Cook University. After moving to Perth Alex helped develop, co-ordinate and deliver a Coastal Zone Management Degree at Curtin University, which included research projects and fields trips at Rottnest Island. She now dedicates her time to marine science, with a focus on Grey Nurse Shark research, and has published the first-ever confirmed aggregation site in WA for this species in Marine Biodiversity Records in 2016, with Dr Whisson.

• Pages: 288
• Format: Paperback
• Dimensions: H 23.2 x W 16.7 cm
• ISBN: 9780648123019