The only book on this subject in the New Zealand market.
Expert author.
Revised from an earlier 2013 edition, completely redesigned and fully updated.
Changes to taxanomic systems for around 28 species.
Informative introductory chapters and breakout boxes introduce New Zealand's seaweeds, giving an overview of the country's aquatic flora and its unique features, information about the coastal environment, macroalgal ecology, distribution and introduced/invasive species.
Includes a chapter on coastal siltation and risks to seaweed beds.
Includes chapter on, plus nutritional knowledge for, the increasing numbers who use seaweed as a food source.
Includes material on the uses of macroalgae (particularly in New Zealand by Maori) and the widespread commercial applications of these diverse plants.