A must-have guide to the edible opportunities of North Atlantic coastlines, covering coastal plants, seaweed, shellfish and more, fromprofessional foraging guide and wild-food chef Mark Williams.

To the knowing eye, our coastsare an incredible source of nutrition and flavorsfrom aromatic maritime herbs and succulent coastal vegetables to umami-rich seaweeds and gourmet shellfish. Join Mark on an intimate gastronomic and ecological journey through a dazzling range of coastal habitats, learning how to safely identify, considerately harvest and creatively cook coastal wild foods.

The coast is not just one habitat, but a complex tapestry of ecosystems, woven by the sea. Structured around these distincthabitatssalt marsh, shingle, cliffs, sandy beach and the intertidal zonethe book leads us on a detailed exploration of an incredible and diverse range of edible species,with fascinatinginsights into their ecological roles and eth