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2022-05-02The Cone Collector 10 (collection of articles about cone shells)This is an informative and inspiring collection of articles about cone shells with colour photos to help the collector identify the different varieties. It is part of a series published by Seashell-collector.com. (2.7 MiB, PDF, 48 pages)1 file(s) 16 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2022-03-18The Herring Fishery (illustrated brochure)This wonderfully illustrated brochure provides essential information about the Atlantic Herring — a "commercially important fish stock for over 5000 years" found throught British and Irish waters. It also spotlights The St Ives Herring Industry, The Irish Herring Season and The North Sea Herring Voyage. The brochure is courtesy of the Borlase Smart John Wells Trust based in St Ives, Cornwall, England. (3.2 MiB, PDF, 4 pages)1 file(s) 27 downloadsCategory: Fishermen, The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2022-02-28Conchologia Iconica, Vol.1 by Lovell Augustus Reeve'Conchologia Iconica: Or, Illustrations of the Shells of Molluscous Animals' is a classic book for shell collectors. It is the magnum opus of Lovell Augustus Reeve (1814– 1865), an English conchologist and publisher. This first of 20 volumes was published in 1843 with colour illustrations that are a delight to the eye. (27.4 MiB, PDF, 569 pages)1 file(s) 6 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2022-02-02Ships, Outfits, and Manner of Taking the Whale (illustrated article)This article gives a close-up view of American whale-hunting in the 19th century. It explains in detail the preparations made before the hunt, the equipment and tools used, and the actual killing of the whale. The article was excerpted from the 1874 book '‘The Marine Mammals of the North-western Coast of North American, Described and Illustrated Together with an Account of the American Whale-Fishery’ by Captain Charles M. Scammon. (1.5 MiB, PDF, 25 pages)1 file(s) 17 downloadsCategory: Maritime History and Culture, The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2022-01-29The Shell Tribe (illustrated article about shells)'The Shell Tribe' is about seashells and other sea animals whose shell is not external but is imbedded in the skin (e.g., corals and starfishes). Featured are 12 colour illustrations. This article is included as Chapter I in the 1914 book, 'Nature Neighbours: Embracing Birds, Plants, Animals, Minerals' (Vol. V — Animals). The book is courtesy of the University of Illinois Library and was digitised by the Internet Archive. (1.4 MiB, PDF, 31 pages)1 file(s) 8 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2022-02-26Whale Fishery of New England (maritime history book)'Whale Fishery of New England' is a detailed account of the rise and fall of whaling in the storied New England region of the United States. Published in 1915, this slim volume includes some interesting anecdotes and is illustrated with rare prints. It is a compelling read for all who are interested in American maritime history and whaling. (9.2 MiB, PDF, 66 pages including covers) See also 'The sailing ships of New England, 1607-1907' by John Robinson.1 file(s) 15 downloadsCategory: Maritime History and Culture, The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2020-09-10Whales and WhalingThis illustrated monograph has a wealth of information about whales and whaling with focus on Japan. Particularly interesting are the sections on Japan's whale research in the Atlantic and Western North Pacific and whales in Japanese food culture . This document is courtesy of the Japan Fisheries Agency and The Institute of Cetacean Research. (4.8 MiB, PDF, 26 pages)1 file(s) 18 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2020-08-28The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is an important key to understanding present-day disputes in the South China Sea and other maritime areas. In force since 16th November 1994, UNCLOS sets out the rights and responsibilities of nations with regard to their use of the world's oceans. (957.3 KiB, PDF, 202 pages)1 file(s) 62 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2020-08-08Seashells: The Plainness and Beauty of Their Mathematical Description by Jorge PicadoThis short paper takes a look at the mysterious beauty of seashells using a simple mathematical model. It was written by Jorge Picado, mathematics professor at the Universidade de Coimbra in Portugal. According to Picado, "one might at frst tend to think that the growth of plants and animals, because of their elaborate forms, are ruled by highly complex laws.. However, this is surprisingly not always true: many aspects of the growth of plants and animals may be described by remarkably simple mathematical laws. An obvious example of this are the seashells and snails..." (1.6 MiB, PDF, 18 pages)1 file(s) 33 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2021-01-04Sea-Fever by John Masefield (song version of the poem in MP3)Listen to John Masefield's famous poem 'Sea-Fever' sung with piano accompaniment. The song was composed by English composer John Ireland (1879 – 1962) to the text of the poem. It was performed in 2016 by Peter Mellalieu at a house concert of the Auckland Lieder Group, Inc. This file is published on this website under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence |
2022-02-24The Youth Guide to the Ocean (1st Edition)The Youth Guide to the Ocean is copiously illustrated and packed with essential information about the ocean and marine life. Although written and produced for young people, it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ocean. This guide is from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), the copyright holder. (32.9 MiB, PDF, 262 pages)1 file(s) 47 downloadsCategory: The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2019-09-02Study of Shells: conchology and shell collectingThis 8-page brochure contains a wealth of information for shell collectors and others who just love shells. Amongst other things, it provides tips on protecting your shell collection. Enioy the wonderful photography, layout and design by Canadian graphics designer Jennifer Harder of The Ink Rag. (File size: 4.1 MiB, PDF, eight pages)1 file(s) 67 downloadsCategory: Photography, The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
2019-08-29Shell Classification Using Family PlatesMarvel at 20 beautiful photographs of shells in this monograph published by Australia's Queensland Museum Network. The plates show common Queensland shells from 38 different families. Each one is accompanied by a brief description of the shell's distinctive characteristics and habitat. (File size: 2.9 MiB, PDF)1 file(s) 64 downloadsCategory: Photography, The Ocean & Marine LifeDownload |
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