The British beach is full of creatures that we think we know - from crabs to clams, starfish to anemones. But, in fact, we barely understand how many survive or thrive. In Rock Pool the delights of childhood paddling are elevated to oceanic discoveries, as the fragile beauty and drama of intertidal existence is illustrated through the incredible lives of twenty-four individual creatures. Rock Pool is the eye-opening account of a life-long passion by a talented writer and naturalist.
About the Author :
Heather Buttivant is a writer and educator who specialises in introducing people to the mysterious wildlife beneath the Cornish waves. Her popular blog Cornish Rock Pools won the BBC Wildlife Magazine Blog of the Year Award in 2017 and she has appeared on BBC Countryfile. She has Masters degrees in Professional Writing and Environmental Policy, a tracksuit full of swimming badges and an 'I love sea slugs' t-shirt. When she isn't crawling through seaweed wearing waders or running children's events for Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Heather likes to hide away and write.
Review :
'An utterly joyous book, a celebration of our incomparable 11,000 miles of British coastline... an eye-opening delight from start to finish' Daily Mail
'A homage to the power and importance of the sea itself as a vital ecosystem, and a consideration of what a positive influence its presence can be on our own mental health and wellbeing’ Bath Life
'Buttivant's passion and expertise shine from the pages of this beautiful book to reveal the secret stories of the creatures that inhabit the wonderful marine ponds which twice daily grace our shores. An excellent companion for camera and bucket' Tony Juniper CBE, environmentalist and writer
'Here are three simple steps to help you feel better about the world: read Heather Buttivant's marvellous book, grab a pair of wellies and get yourself to a rocky shore... [a] thoughtful, enlightening and entertaining read' BBC Wildlife
'Heather Buttivant writes with an eloquence that I could not achieve about the "magic" of seashores and the excitement and passion they create. The text is authoritative and accurate - you can learn much that will fascinate, inform and will inspire you to follow in her footsteps' Keith Hiscock, author of Exploring Britain's Hidden World
'A book of wonder and curiosity that shines a light into the strange, fascinating and sometimes gruesome world of the rock pool... immensely interesting' Christopher Nicholson, author of Among the Summer Snows and The Elephant Keeper
'Step into the entrancing world of the Rock Pool as the author introduces us to her characterful seashore companions. Beautifully written descriptions bring the experience alive; you can almost feel the sun on your face and taste the salt air. Storytelling at its best!' Julie Hatcher, author of The Essential Guide to Rockpooling
'An eye-opening journey to meet the animal inhabitants of our shores... wonderful characters with stories to tell and challenges to overcome' Paul Naylor, marine biologist and photographer
'A wonderful book filled with things I didn't know' Lisa Woollett, marine photographer and author of Sea Journal
