Photo Guide to Fishes of the Maldives (Springfield Atoll Editions)

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Author: Rudie H. Kuiter
Publisher: Sea Challengers
Category: Book

Buy Used: $55.00

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

2 reviews
Sales Rank: 1036338

Media: Paperback
Edition: 0
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.4 x 6.1 x 0.6

ISBN: 1876410183
Dewey Decimal Number: 551
EAN: 9781876410186
ASIN: 1876410183

Publication Date: April 1, 1998
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Condition: Lightly worn at the tips else a nice clean copy

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Despite the reputation of the Maldives as being a world-class diving destination, this is the first really comprehensive fish guide specifically aimed at these islands. More than 50 new species for the Maldives are published for the first time and, with over 1100 superb underwater photographs that include almost every fish that divers are likely to see, this book is the perfect guide to check on that mystery' fish after each dive. The book is compact, easy to use and a handy size to carry to dive locations. The introduction explains the basics of fish-science, behaviour and evolution and there are detailed drawings on fish features, shapes and colour patterns. To assist divers, an innovative concept is used to allow easy retrieval and identification of species. Small silhouettes of the families are distributed as thumbprints throughout the book and families are color coded for quick access. Whilst text for each species is brief, it describes points of interest and differences between similar species. This book portrays the fishes from this respected author's practical point of view and divers can expect to learn a great deal from this valuable reference.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful, thorough, comprehensive... August 26, 2002
I am not a marine biologist, but I would guess that the professionals would be delighted with this offering. This book is well organized, thoughtful, clear, and well done. Scuba divers will appreciate it, I am sure, and I anticipate seeing many of the creatures pictured here myself in the not-too-distant future, on a holiday dive. Good job! This book makes one's anticipation more eager.

4 out of 5 stars

Diver's Bible to the Maldives April 18, 2000
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

If you are a scuba diver or plan to snorkel in the Maldives, do yourself a favour and get hold of this masterpiece. The book is loaded with species not found in other books and the best I have seen on the Maldives. The photos are excellent and are as you will observe them underwater. Some may consider this dull, but it is really the way you will see them. The colour idex is extremely helpfull and will be of great benefit in you search for the fish you just saw ! Another unique feature is the fact that for most species the author has included photos of the juvenile and females to assist in identification. The layout is somewhat compressed and could have been more clear and uncluttered. The common names are not always the preferred or most common ones, but the scientific names are always correct. Enjoy the Maldives ... it is a great place to be !