Life in the Shallows, 9780995143128
Paperback
Aotearoa’s vanishing wetlands: Explore their beauty, understand their value, save them.

Life in the Shallows

The wetlands of Aotearoa New Zealand

$52.00

  • Paperback

    344 pages

  • Release Date

    13 July 2022

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Summary

Rich and diverse but often unloved, Aotearoa’s wetlands are the most vulnerable of our ecosystems. Only a tiny fraction of their original extent remains, and we continue to lose this vital habitat. The race is on to discover more about them while we still can.

This highly illustrated and absorbing book introduces and explores the wetlands of Aotearoa through the work and experiences of our leading researchers. It also explores the deep cultural and spiritual significance they have for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780995143128
ISBN-10:0995143129
Author:Karen Denyer, Monica Peters
Publisher:Massey University Press
Imprint:Massey University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:344
Release Date:13 July 2022
Weight:1.00kg
Dimensions:240mm x 168mm x 30mm
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Critics Review

It may be called Life in the Shallows but it is a deceptively deep book, leaving you much to ruminate upon

– David Gadd

About The Author

Karen Denyer

Karen Denyer

Karen Denyer MSc (Hons) has worked as an ecological consultant for over 20 years, much of it in wetland ecology. She has also been involved for many years in environmental education, and has written a number of publications. She has been Executive Officer at National Wetlands Trust since 2008.

Monica Peters

Monica Peters has a PhD from Waikato University on the ecology of community environmental groups and is currently Co-Chair, Citizen Science Association of Aotearoa New Zealand. Her background includes hands-on conservation, research, science communication, international development and fine arts.

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