What is a good marine life book to buy??
Sep 24th, 2005, 07:55 PM
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What is a good marine life book to buy??
I want to get a book that shows pictures and describes the animals of the ocean.What is a good one with alot of information on all fish,and other sea animals with pictures??Thanks in advance.
Christie
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Sep 25th, 2005, 07:33 AM
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I used the Snorkeling Guide to Marine Life (Florida Caribbean Bahamas) by Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach. I found it very useful. Good colorful pictures of the marine life plus details on identifying marks.
Paul Humann also has a Reef Set series.
Paul Humann also has a Reef Set series.
Sep 29th, 2005, 12:52 PM
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The Humann books are the best but the Reef Set is expensive and large. I've not seen the snorkeling guide. However, they also publish mini-books of the Reef Set with pictures of fish and names without the long descriptions in the big book. The best thing about these liitle books is that they are on waterproof paper and can be carried right into the ocean with you. I carry 2 in my BC pocket whenever I dive. Check out your local dive shop for them - I haven't seen them on Amazon or anything like that.
Also make sure you get the Atlantic/Caribbean version - I think there are separate books for the Pacific region.
Also make sure you get the Atlantic/Caribbean version - I think there are separate books for the Pacific region.
Sep 29th, 2005, 06:12 PM
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Hi Christie. You can order the book directly from the publisher. www.fishid.com
Looks like I'll have to get some of these mini waterproof ones for myself too.
Looks like I'll have to get some of these mini waterproof ones for myself too.
