Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life

Cole, Brandon; Michael, Scott

ISBN 10: 0228102944 / ISBN 13: 9780228102946

Published by Firefly Books, 2020

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Synopsis:

"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.

About the Author:

Brandon Cole is a biologist, wildlife photographer and photojournalist specializing in the marine environment worldwide. His photography has appeared in hundreds of magazines including GEO, National Geographic, Newsweek, Scientific American and Smithsonian. He lives in Spokane Valley, Washington.

Scott Michael is an internationally recognized writer, underwater photographer and researcher who specializes in elasmobranchs and coral reef fishes. He is the author of Reef Sharks and Rays of the World (1994). A scientific consultant for National Geographic Explorer and the Discovery Channel, he lives in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good
Edition: 2nd Edition