Education & Reference Science & Nature Australiana
Sea Fishes of Southern Australia by Roger Swainston is an illustrated non‑fiction guide that showcases the diverse marine life found along Australia’s southern coast. The 1986 trade paperback edition offers 180 pages of clear, colour‑rich images and concise descriptions, making it a useful reference for anglers, students and anyone interested in Australian fish.
Designed for readers from ages nine to adult, the book blends scientific detail with engaging visuals, fitting comfortably into the animals & pets and mathematics & sciences sections of any collection. Its compact paperback format and sturdy construction make it easy to handle and display on a coffee table or in a study.
The volume is in good condition, with a tight binding and clean, tidy pages. Minor foxing appears on the closed‑book edge and the front inner‑cover corner, but the pages themselves are unaffected and free of writing, dog‑ears or tears. It comes from a smoke‑free home.
This well‑preserved guide is an excellent addition for marine enthusiasts, fly‑fishing hobbyists, or collectors of Australian natural‑history books seeking a reliable reference on southern ocean species.