Ancient Sea Reptiles

Praise

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Paleontologist Naish (Dinopedia) delivers an entertaining survey of prehistoric marine reptiles. […] Readers will appreciate Naish’s evenhanded treatment of scientific disputes, such as when he explains disagreements around whether rocks swallowed by plesiosaurs helped with buoyancy or digestion, and discusses divergent perspectives on how closely thalattosuchians are related to the ancestors of modern crocodiles. Vivid illustrations, diagrams, and photos of fossils provide further detail. The result is an invigorating blast from the past.”

PREHISTORIC TIMES MAGAZINE
“Certainly a book to be celebrated […] On top of up-to-date information, most every page includes amazing artwork or fossil photography. A great book to sit down and read and then keep close by for reference.”

BOOK RIOT
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“I may be afraid of what lives under the sea now, but these creatures are nothing compared to what used to swim in our Earth’s waters! Naish details the enormous, many-toothed creatures that roamed the oceans over 150 million years during the Mesozoic period. And to give sharks their due, they have been around even longer, almost 200 million years before dinosaurs.”

THE INQUISITIVE BIOLOGIST
“Ancient Sea Reptiles is a richly illustrated introduction to their biology and taxonomic diversity that hits the sweet spot when it comes to scientific content, offering a substantive read. […] There is simply no comparable book on the market and this should be your de facto starting point for reading deeper into the evolutionary history and biology of these amazing reptiles.”

EVERYTHING DINOSAUR
“This is an extensively researched and most informative volume written in an easy to understand language that will please the academic and general reader alike. Ancient Sea Reptiles is highly recommended.”

CRETACEOUS RESEARCH
“One of the things that sets Ancient Sea Reptiles apart from other books on the subject is Naish’s ability to bring these creatures to life on the page. The book is filled with stunning illustrations and photographs that make it easy to imagine these animals in their prime. From the intricate skeletal diagrams to the vivid full-color illustrations, every page is a visual feast.
[…] Naish’s writing is infused with enthusiasm and a genuine love for these creatures, making it easy to get swept up in the excitement of the subject matter. He also injects a sense of humor into his writing, making the book an enjoyable and entertaining read.”