Containing over 420 colour photographs, the Rottnest Island Fish Book is the most comprehensive fish guide ever produced for this popular Western Australian destination. It is an essential resource for visitors who wish to engage with the stunning marine environment through snorkelling, fishing or diving. It contains fishing advice and cooking tips for 21 commonly caught species, snorkelling maps of several easily accessible bays, feature articles about Rottnest’s unique marine life, and an identification section with photos and descriptions of all the fish species likely to be seen or caught around the island. In addition, the book also includes a complete list of all the fish ever recorded from Rottnest Island, verified and co-authored by Dr Glenn Moore from the Western Australian Museum.

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.

• Page: 166
• Format: Papereback
• Dimensions: H 21 x W 14.8 cm
• ISBN: 9780648123002