The 155 species superbly photographed by Stephen Wing are commonly found at easily accessible depths, and range widely around the country. The accompanying text provides a succinct description of each animal to aid in identification. A general introduction explains invertebrate diversity and ecology.
Published in association with the Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai, and the Ministry of Fisheries.
Stephen Wing conducts ecological research in southern New Zealand, with particular emphasis on rocky-reef habitats in Fiordland and Stewart Island, and has dived and photographed marine life extensively in New Zealand, Australia, northern California and Florida. He lives in Dunedin.