This book contains a long-overdue treatment of the marine fish fauna of the region extending from the central Gulf of California, southward to Ecuador, including the offshore Revillagigedos, Cocos, and Galapagos island groups.
This volume is a comprehensive treatment of the fish of one of the world's richest biotic provinces. The thousand or so species included in the book are divided into 102 family sections. The families are arranged following the traditional system of phylogeny. Each family is introduced with information on food habits, reproduction and distribution. ...
From tiny gobies to the giant barramundi, this compact volume provides in-depth coverage of nearly 300 species - every fish known to inhabit fresh water on the Australian continent. Every species is illustrated in colour with additional hints for rapid identification and a concise summary of biological knowledge. This is a valuable reference for ...
The tremendous abundance of fishes 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, this ...
Here's a guide to the best diving in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and The Philippines. An experienced team of professional divers share the best areas for diving, the favored times of the year to go, facilities, and how to get there. Included are detailed maps which show the positions of drop-offs, wrecks, and beautiful coral gardens. Complete ...
On t.p.: A pictorial guide to the common reef fishes of the Indian Ocean. Identifies common reef fishes and covers feeding habits, breeding and other topics.
This is another fine field guide by this talented and prolific scientist. The book covers 1,635 species of tropical Indo-Pacific fishes. For each species, there is at least one color painting. The narrative includes a brief description of habit at, maximum depth, and geographic range.
The Togeans are a picturesque group of islands in the large Tomini Bay of Central Sulawesi, with coral reefs known for their vast biodiversity and rich marine resources. The Togean-Banggai archipelago was declared a marine tourist park in 1990, but fears exist about its long-term protection, and many organizations are working in concert to improve ...
These are the amazing fish that live a charmed existence among the stinging tentacles of the sea anemones. This very readable field guide investigates the symbiotic relationship of these tropical animals and includes comprehensive information on the biology of the many different species that add breathtaking color to the tropical reefs of the ...
This volume, #31 in the series, reports the results of a marine survey in 2002 off the northwestern coast of Madagascar. This marine area is one that many conservationists think has the greatest potential in all of Madagascar for the development of both ecotourism and marine protected areas. The survey documented a rich variety of coral, mollusk, ...
This marine assessment surveys the coral reefs of Papua New Guinea's Milne Bay Province, which play an integral role in sustaining coastal communities and represent an important component of the nation's rich natural heritage.
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