Sasol First Field Guide to Fishes of Southern Africa

Rudy van der Elst

Jan 2015 · Penguin Random House South Africa

About this ebook

These natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora. They are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance: each of the species presented is described in easy-to-read text, with a photograph and distribution map. A short introduction gives context to the topic. These compact guides come in a handy pocket size and are easy to use in the field – and make ideal gifts for children or beginners in the field. Also available in Afrikaans as Visse van suider-Afrika.

About the author

Rudy van der Elst is a marine scientist and director of the Oceanographic Research Institute (ORI) located at uShaka Marine Park on Durban’s beachfront. Over several decades, Rudy has been able to contribute to research that contributes to underpinning marine conservation and wise use of resources along the KwaZulu-Natal coast. Several novel projects were initiated during this time, including the well-known Nationwide ORI Fish Tagging Project. Rudy’s main passion revolves around the conservation of marine life in the West Indian Ocean. Because South Africa shares resources and vulnerable species such as turtles, migratory fish and marine mammals with other countries, regional collaboration is important. In support of this he works regularly with partners in East Africa and the West Indian Ocean islands.