Describes the exceptionally diverse seagrasses in the temperate parts of the southern hemisphere. Introduces readers to the evolution, biology and ecology of the southern temperate seagrasses and presents a visual key to allow species identification using easily recognisable features. Distinctive features of each species is summarised with brief notes about their taxonomy, reproduction and ecology. 108 pages, paperback. Michelle Waycott, Kathryn McMahon and Paul Lavery.