The Reef Guide

Author : Dennis King
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 9781775840183
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reef Guide written by Dennis King and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to reef life off the eastern coast of southern Africa, it covers all the fishes, corals, nudibranchs and invertebrates you are likely to see.

Author : Ewald Lieske
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780007159864
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coral Reef Guide written by Ewald Lieske and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide to the underwater life of the Red Sea region, home to the richest and most varied dive sites in the world. Visited by over a quarter of a million divers a year the Red Sea is home to many of the world's most popular dive sites. Covering jellyfish, corals, nudibranchs, starfish, sea urchins, fishes and turtles, Coral Reef Guide Red Sea covers all common species of underwater life of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, you are likely to see while diving or snorkelling. Each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and the text gives details of range and characteristic behaviour. Different species groups are represented by icons for easy reference and an illustration of the juvenile may also be included. A map of good dive sites appears on the inside front cover, while the inside back cover features illustrations of a number of common species for quick and easy identification.

Author : Helmut Debelius
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Indian Ocean Reef Guide written by Helmut Debelius and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Bob Halstead
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 330 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coral Sea Reef Guide written by Bob Halstead and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Brandon Cole
Publisher : Firefly Books
ISBN 13 : 9780228102946
Total Pages : 656 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Reef Life written by Brandon Cole and published by Firefly Books. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 656 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Author : J. Charles Delbeek
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reef Aquarium written by J. Charles Delbeek and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gerald Allen
Publisher : Periplus Editions (HK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780794601867
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Coral Reef Fishes written by Gerald Allen and published by Periplus Editions (HK) Limited. This book was released on 2004-09-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the essentials of tropical fish with this useful and portable reference book. The tremendous abundance of fish seen during a single scuba dive or snorkeling session in the tropics is just staggering. Indeed in some areas, there are dozens of species inhabiting only one or two hectares of reef. But whether you get underwater, view marine life from the comfort of a glass-bottomed boat or just visit an aquarium, Handy Pocket Guide to Tropical Coral Reef Fishes provides an excellent introduction to 68 of the most commonly encountered tropical reef fishes. Written by Dr. Gerald Allen, international authority on reef fishes, it features stunning color shots by some of the world's best underwater photographers. Periplus Handy Pocket Guides are practical field guides, useful for identifying various natural objects ranging from plants and animals to gemstones and seashells. Each page of each title throughout the series is filled with clear, precise photographs and informative text. Scientific and local language names are given.

Author : Dennis King
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775841383
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Reef Guide written by Dennis King and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reef Guide documents some 800 reef fishes and invertebrates found along the east and south coasts of southern Africa. Following on the success of Dennis King’s earlier two titles, this impressive new guide features 578 species of fish and includes sections on anemones, starfish, snails, crabs and shrimps. Full-colour photographs and descriptive text for each species, along with useful and interesting information,make for easy identification. While focusing on southern Africa, the book is also applicable to the entire east coast of Africa, as well as the islands of the western Indian Ocean – Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, Madagascar, the Comoros and the Maldives. Indispensable for divers, snorkelers and rock-pool enthusiasts, as well as fishermen and marine aquarists.

Author : Ed Puterbaugh
Publisher : Crystal Publications (KY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Practical Guide to Corals for the Reef Aquarium written by Ed Puterbaugh and published by Crystal Publications (KY). This book was released on 1996 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a beautiful guide to more than 200 species of corals that are available to the reef hobbyist. For the first time ever, corals can now be correctly identified by a standardized common name, and of course all specimens are cross referenced with scientific names.This book contains 112 pages, including color photographs of corals as they appear in aquariums throughout the country -- over 300 magnificent pictures, including close-ups, detail shots, and identification tips. There are easy to follow charts on lighting and water flow requirements, aggressiveness, and difficulty of care. Each specimen has a written description, individual care requirements, identification clues, environmental notes, and much more. This is an outstanding book for the serious reef hobbyist or nature lover interested in learning more about these beautiful and endangered creatures. -- A must have addition to every reef aquarists' library, -- Aquarium Fish Magazine -- Outstanding Photography...a truly beautiful book, -- Marine Fish Monthly -- A beautiful coffee table book for anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting a tropical coral reef -- This is the first book to identify corals by standardized common names. It is quickly becoming an important reference guide the world ever.

Author : John P. Hoover
Publisher : Mutual Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781566478878
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes Sea Turtles, Dolphins, Whales, and Seals written by John P. Hoover and published by Mutual Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features hundreds of clear underwater photographs and detailed easy-to-read descriptions of 386 fish species, as well as the whales, dolphins, and turtles most often seen in Hawaii. This is the most complete Hawaii field underwater guide.