Guide to Marine Life

Guide to Marine Life

Author: Marty Snyderman

Publisher: Aqua Quest Publications, Inc.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 9781881652069

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A layman's guide to identifying and understanding the marine life while scuba diving.


Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life

Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life

Author: Paul Humann

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13:

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This field guide illustrates all the fish, corals, invertebrates and plants you are most likely to encounter in less than 15 feet of water in the Caribbean. Humann's photographs are excellent for identification purposes -- and the handy size makes it perfect to take along in the boat or to the beach.


Diving and Snorkeling Baja California's Sea of Cortez

Diving and Snorkeling Baja California's Sea of Cortez

Author: Susan Speck

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2006-11

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1425932029

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-91 dive sites described in detail - Depth range and conditions of the sites - Full color photos throughout - Marine life descriptions and behavior - Getting there; driving and flying - Dive facilities - Accommodations; hotels and campsites - Launch ramps - Easy to read Maps - History of the areas This book is the most complete and user friendly guide to diving and snorkeling along Baja California's Sea of Cortez. Covering the terrain and marine life of 91 of Baja's best dive sites, some of them little known, are described in detail. They include sites throughout the offshore islands along Baja's peninsula and also shore diving along its coastline. Whether you are a serious diver or a holiday snorkeler, Diving and Snorkeling the Sea of Cortez will prove an invaluable reference book. The 1000 mile Sea of Cortez hugs the Baja peninsula. Known for its desolate offshore islands and incredible marine life, it lures divers and snorkelers from all over the world. This great sea along with the Revillagigedos give divers chance encounters with the giant manta rays, hammerhead sharks, playful sea lions, wrecks and marine life endemic only to the Sea of Cortez. Accommodations along this great stretch of land range from luxury resorts to campsites with huge stretches of sparkling deserted beaches and unspoiled reefs. The Sea of Cortez is unique. It is a place where once you visit; you know you'll be back. -REVISED SECOND EDITION-


Reef Life

Reef Life

Author: Brandon Cole

Publisher: Firefly Books

Published: 2020-09

Total Pages: 656

ISBN-13: 9780228102946

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"Anyone fascinated by the underwater world will be riveted by the photos in this richly illustrated guide... Readers can lose themselves in the magnificent environment beneath the sea...." --Publishers Weekly on the first edition of Reef Life The lure of the life that inhabits the ocean's reefs and open waters is no secret to scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers who enjoy gazing upon this wonderful world through their dive masks. This practical and comprehensive guidebook for divers, naturalists and ocean lovers identifies the most commonly encountered animals and other organisms in the tropical marine environment and identifies them in more than 1,000 beautiful color photographs to provide a window into this magnificent world. This updated edition features new photos, 33 new species profiles and an extended chapter about the state of the ocean and reefs on our rapidly changing planet. Reef Life is a handy, portable and comprehensive reference in a time when understanding and appreciating the diversity of our tropical oceans is at a critical point. A gallery of over 425 ray-finned fish species, as well as elasmobranchs (sharks, rays and skates), invertebrates, marine reptiles and marine mammals, offers readers an extensive identification guide to the most commonly seen marine species, with detailed descriptions of size, habitat, range and behavior. The book also includes: A guide to tropical marine ecosystems; Surveys of global coral reef communities, from the Caribbean to the Red Sea; A discussion about factors threatening marine ecosystems today. This is an essential selection for marine science and travel/tourism collections, scuba divers and snorkelers, and retailers and libraries in oceanside locations.


Reef Set

Reef Set

Author: Paul Humann

Publisher: Reef Set

Published: 2003-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781878348333

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3 books in slipcase. Copies of "Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas" (3rd Edition), "Reef Creature Identification: : Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas" (2nd Edition) and "Reef Coral Identification: Florida, Caribbean & Bahamas" (2nd Edition) packaged in a beautifully printed shelf case.


Diving and Snorkelling Ascension Island

Diving and Snorkelling Ascension Island

Author: Paul Colley

Publisher: Dived Up Publications

Published: 2013-02

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 1909455059

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Ascension Island is a remote and unique location with caves, tunnels, lava flows, wrecks and rich marine life. This, the first detailed diving and snorkelling guide to the island is both an excellent aid to planning dives and the perfect memento of Ascension. With detailed descriptions and rich imagery this travel-size guide is a must-have for any diver visiting Ascension. This well-designed book helps divers and dive organisers to plan ahead. The contents list includes a rating system which shows the difficulty of dives and the kind of marine life you can expect to see. Individual dive pages go into more detail, with GPS coordinates, depth range, 'must see' items, lists of marine life creatures and important safety considerations. There is a map, recommended route and practical advice for each of the twenty-one dive sites. • Plan ahead: maps of sites, recommended routes and practical advice • Illustrated throughout by the award-winning author’s underwater photography • The perfect preparation for diving and snorkelling in Ascension • Includes an Index of Ascension Island Common Marine Life. REVIEWS: "Written in a straightforward, practical style, while whetting the diver's appetite too - rather like a good dive briefing': DIVE magazine. "...if you are planning a trip to this particular middle of nowhere, there is only one guide in town!": Diver. "...immerse yourself in Paul's beautiful book... for the adventurous diver who likes to get off the beaten track this is an absolute must": Joss Woolf, Chairman, British Society of Underwater Photographers. "This is the first time that anybody has published a detailed dive guide for the island and I know that plenty of people will benefit from it": Martin Edge (from the Foreword).


Snorkeling the Florida Keys

Snorkeling the Florida Keys

Author: Brad Bertelli

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780813044521

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Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.