This ongoing series is an attempt at 'ecosystem-based' field guides for the natural history of a specific ecosystem in a particular region. The books usually begin with the basics of the physical environment, such as the climate and geology. This is followed by a look at the ecological relationships, such as pollination and seed dispersal.

Much of the book is then taken up with reviewing the major groups of organisms that are typical of that particular ecosystem in that area, from the simplest plants, through the diversity of invertebrates, to the birds and mammals, with a focus on the species that are most commonly seen. The end section briefly looks at the history of humans in relationship to this ecosystem.

The books then conclude with a short overview of some of the places where this ecosystem can be enjoyed.

The Ecosystem Guides are designed for and used in biology study programmes in the field, as well as for tour guides, eco-tourists and interested locals.

• Coral Reefs of the Indo-Pacific
• Beaches of tropical Australia
• Temperate Seashores of New Zealand and southern Australia
• Savanna of northern Australia
• Mangroves of Australasia