Secrets of the Sea
The story of New Zealand's native sea creatures
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Narrated by:
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Robert Vennell
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By:
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Robert Vennell
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**SHORTLISTED IN THE NZ BOOK AWARDS**
An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees.
Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand's fish and shellfish, weaving together history, biology and culture to reveal how these unique and intriguing creatures have shaped our lives. Ranging from sandy shores and rocky reefs to the open ocean and its cavernous depths, Robert Vennell celebrates the magic and mystery of the world beneath the waves.
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'Steeped in history and tradition, Secrets of the Sea is a standout ...a resplendent unravelling of the mysteries surrounding some of the incredible inhabitants of Aotearoa waters' Jo Lucre, Wellington Regional News
'Secrets of the Sea is a treasury of interesting facts and remarkable prose ... a perfect blend of science, history and mātauranga Māori that gives the text depth and relevance and reveals in fascinating (and urgent) ways the interconnectedness of the human and extra human world ... this impactful book will delight the marine biologist, sea aficionado and general reader alike.' New Zealand Book Awards Trust
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