{"product_id":"reef-life-a-guide-to-tropical-marine-life-paperback","title":"Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrandon Cole\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrandon Cole\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eScott Michael\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eAnyone 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....\u003c\/i\u003e --Publishers Weekly \u003ci\u003eon the first edition of\u003c\/i\u003e Reef Life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eReef Life\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book also includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003e A guide to tropical marine ecosystems; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Surveys of global coral reef communities, from the Caribbean to the Red Sea; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e A discussion about factors threatening marine ecosystems today. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e This is an essential selection for marine science and travel\/tourism collections, scuba divers and snorkelers, and retailers and libraries in oceanside locations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Brandon Cole is a biologist, wildlife photographer and photojournalist specializing in the marine environment worldwide. His photography has appeared in hundreds of magazines including \u003ci\u003eGEO, National Geographic, Newsweek, Scientific American and Smithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Spokane Valley, Washington. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Scott Michael is an internationally recognized writer, underwater photographer and researcher who specializes in elasmobranchs and coral reef fishes. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eReef Sharks and Rays of the World\u003c\/i\u003e (1994). A scientific consultant for National Geographic Explorer and the Discovery Channel, he lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 7.2 x 6.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768974770464,"sku":"9780228102946","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e5db26df2d8e3a5dc5fb17930c6a4432.webp?v=1780340655","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/reef-life-a-guide-to-tropical-marine-life-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}