“The Fascinating Secrets of Oceans & Islands” by William Cromie and William Amos, a Reader's Digest Association project. For anglers, the sea is far more than a place where fish live. It is a vast, interconnected world of currents, reefs, tides, baitfish, predators and ecosystems that ultimately shape every salt water fishery on the planet. This beautifully produced volume opens a window into that world, exploring the oceans and islands that support some of the richest and most fascinating marine environments on Earth. Lavishly illustrated throughout, the book journeys from productive coastal waters and estuaries to spectacular coral reefs, remote islands and the open ocean, explaining the relationships between fish, marine life and the habitats upon which they depend. Readers are introduced to the astonishing diversity of life beneath the waves, while gaining an understanding of how ocean currents, geology, climate and ecology combine to create thriving marine ecosystems. For salt water anglers, the book provides valuable insight into the broader world beyond the fish themselves. Understanding oceans means understanding the food chains, habitats and environmental processes that sustain everything from baitfish and reef species to the great pelagic predators that roam the blue water. Filled with stunning colour photographs, maps, diagrams and illustrations, this is both a superb reference work and an outstanding coffee-table book. The sort of volume that rewards repeated browsing and leaves the reader with a deeper appreciation of the oceans, islands and wild marine environments that continue to inspire anglers, explorers and conservationists alike. Very good condition. Large-format hardcover, 28cm x 22cm, 367 pages.