Gardening & Environment Education & Reference Science & Nature
Coastal Invertebrates of Victoria by D.A.B. Phillips is a compact 1984 field guide that opens the tide-pool worlds of southern Australia to nature lovers of every age. Within its 168 illustrated pages, beachcombers and students meet the region’s most common marine invertebrates, each profiled with concise ID notes and habitat clues that make shoreline rambles instantly more rewarding.
Handy colour plates and clear line drawings take the guesswork out of distinguishing a sea-slug from a chiton, while a practical paperback format slips easily into a day-pack or glove-box. Whether you’re planning a Great Ocean Road holiday, teaching local ecology, or building a home reference shelf, this Marine Research Group of Victoria publication remains a trusted starting point.
The copy shows the gentle wear of outdoor consultation—scuffed covers, lightly creased page corners—but no pen marks, tears, or ex-library stamps. A smoke-free home has kept the paper fresh and the binding tight, ready for many more coastal excursions.