by Andrea Ferrari (Author)
This is an essential field guide for all serious macro divers (those interested in small marine species) from the Maldives to Australia. It identifies and describes 600 Indo-Pacific marine species, focusing on those found in South China, Sulu and Sulawesi seas. Each species entry includes detailed first-hand information on distribution, habitat, size, life habits, and underwater photography tips. Written in a clear, concise, informative style and packed with over 800 stunning colour photos, this work includes information on the top dive sites in Malaysia and a chapter devoted to the fine art of macrophotography. Reviews: 'This book stands out for the beautiful photography...showing local variations of species. Compact size, publishing of excellent quality' - whiteheadimages.com, May 2006. '...best work I've yet seen. For...Mabul or Kunkungan, this book should be as necessary as a passport' - Back Chatter - August 2003 edition by Ryan Boereme. '...well written, quite informative, beautifully illustrated...a priced right, quality publication. Get a copy, you'll be happy you did!' - FAMA Magazine. '600 marine species illustrated with spectacular photos and a compact text for a very useful and much needed underwater guide' - TAUCHEN Magazine, Germany, December 2003. 'Illustrated with more than 800 extraordinary colour photos...this is the field guide of choice for all serious macro divers' - Asian Diver December/January 2004 issue. 'The photography is impressive...if you need to identify any species from this area...this guide is a gem' - Northern California Underwater Photographic Society. 'We just discovered the ultimate guide to Indo-Pacific macro life (...) this book is a must for traveling divers' - Undercurrent , The Editor's Picks , January 2004. 'Identifies and describes 600 small marine species from the Indo-Pacific...Clear, concise, informative...packed with more than 800 colour photos' - BBC Wildlife Magazine , January 2004. 'Both a macro and a fish field guide for all serious divers from the Maldives to Australia. A must!' - Four Lakes Scuba Club Newsletter , February 2004. 'Colour photographs of the highest quality make it easy to identify what you have seen...An essential tool for anyone' - DIVER Magazine , UK, June 2004.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 468
Publisher: Nautilus
Published: 01 Jan 2003
ISBN 10: 9832731003
ISBN 13: 9789832731009