Author: Neville Coleman
Publisher: Sea Challengers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 364
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A comprehensive marine life identification guide on the Maldives in particular, and the Indian Ocean in general, with over 1000 colour photographs. It covers a wide range of the most commonly seen invertebrates and illustrates the extraordinary diversity and colour of the natural environment of the Maldives. It should be useful as a reference for scuba divers, reef walkers and snorkellers, as well as for aquarists and students of marine biology and natural history.
Author: Andrey Ryanskiy
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781539690726
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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The most comprehensive photo guide to Maldivian coral reef life, covering fishes, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, invertebrates and marine plants - Designed for divers and snorkelers - More than 1200 species, new records of fishes and invertebrates for the Maldives Islands - Easy access to information - Amazing facts in "DID YOU KNOW" sections - All photographs taken in natural environment, no anaesthetic or sedatives substances were used on animals - Every effort was made to reduce disturbance to sea creature
Author: Rudie H. Kuiter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876410254
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Author: Tim Godfrey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876410209
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 8
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The top 200+ marine life species at your fingertips!
Author: Rudie Herman Kuiter
Publisher: Sea Challengers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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With almost every fish included that is likely to be seen by divers, from the beginner to the most experienced, and illustrated with superb underwater photographs, this book is the perfect guide to check on the mystery fish seen during the dive. The pages are packed with photographs and the book is a handy size to carry to the dive locations. The species that vary in colour or between sexes are all illustrated with additional photographs. Whilst text for each species is brief, it describes points of interest and differences between similar species. The introduction explains the basics of fish-science, behaviour and evolution. There are detailed drawings on fish-features, shapes and colour patterns. To assist in identifying the family, small, but diagnostic silhouettes from the contents are distributed as thumbprints throughout the book. The families being colour coded.
Author: Chris Wood
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1999581105
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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"Completely revised and expanded this Second Edition covers almost 300 individual species and groups of species seen underwater, from tiny fragile sea spiders to the massive planktonƯfeeding Basking Shark"--Publisher's website
Author: Angelo Mojetta
Publisher: White Star Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 392
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Packed with information and useful graphics, this book is an invaluable companion for divers and naturalist alike. Part armchair retreat, part field guide, this volume takes readers on an underwater voyage of discovery beneath the Red Sea, Malaysia, the Caribbean Sea, and the Maldives. Chapters are organized geographically, presenting the outstanding natural features and unique characteristics of each region. Accompanying the exhaustive text, maps and 3-D reconstructions of the seabed and coral reefs provide both naturalists and divers with an in-depth understanding of the creatures and plant life that makes each of these marine ecosystems unique and beautiful. Hundreds of spectacular colour photographs convey the extraordinary richness of these underwater paradises, spotlighting flora and fauna, and various species in their natural environments. Precise biological drawings prove indispensable to naturalists. ILLUSTRATIONS: 322 colour photographs
Author: Brandon Cole
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9780228102946
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 656
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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.
Author: Lonely Planet
Publisher: Lonely Planet
ISBN: 1788681479
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 307
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Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Maldives is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Encounter hammerhead sharks on a dawn dive, find your perfect luxury beach resort or family-run guesthouse, and hop around by seaplane for a view of coral atolls, blue lagoons and tiny desert islands - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Maldives and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Maldives: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics Covers Male, North & South Male Atolls, Ari & Rasdhoo Atoll, Northern Atolls, Southern Atolls The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Maldives is our most comprehensive guide to the country, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia) eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
Author: Rudie Kuiter
Publisher: Atoll Editions
ISBN: 1876410973
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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The only ebook you need for snorkelling and diving in the Maldives. Over 300 pages of stunning fish photography, concise expert information, diagrams and easy to reference icons. Written by a Marine Biologist Tim Godfrey and and Marine Expert, Rudi Kuiter. This new edition now features Sharks and Rays. Applicable to Central and Western Indian Ocean East Africa, Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Chagos, Laccadives, Cocos Keeling Islands. A REFERENCE FOR RESEARCHERS, DIVERS AND SNORKELLERS With almost every fish, shark and ray likely to be seen by divers and snorkellers in the Maldives and Central/Western Indian Ocean,this reference book is the perfect guide to check on those mystery fishes seen during dives. Illustrated with superb underwater photographs, with most photographs taken in the Maldives, the pages are packed with information relevant to the Maldives marine environment. The species that vary in colour, or between sexes, are all illustrated with additional photographs. The introduction explains the basics of fish science, behaviour and evolution and brief text for each species describes points of interest and differences between similar species. There are detailed drawings on fish-features, shapes and colour patterns. To assist in identifying the family, small, diagnostic silhouettes from the contents page are distributed as thumbprints throughout the book. Fishes of the Maldives Indian Ocean is easy to use, and will hopefully encourage researchers, divers and snorkellers to take greater interest in the smaller species, as well as the large.
