A guide to the lives and behavior of coral reef fishes and invertebrates in simple, non-technical language. Special chapter on shark misconceptions and facts.

Published January 1992
ISBN: 1559920610
275 pp / 275 pp colour

For five millennia people have gathered along the shores of the Red Sea, but only in the past five decades have recreational divers delved beneath the waves. They flock here to explore the incredibly diverse underwater topography and marine life, as well as shipwrecks such as the Thistlegorm and the wrecks of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. On land visitors can wander ancient ruins and buzzing souqs or tour the desert atop a camel. From the towering walls of Ras Mohammed to the offshore islands of The Brothers and Zabargad, this book describes 108 of the best Red Sea sites, with full-color photos throughout.

Published May 2001
ISBN: 1864502053
208 pp / 18 maps

36 dive sites around the main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue in the Republic of Seychelles. Dive highlights: Spectacular shark diving at Shark Bank, whale shark visitations, shipwrecks, unusual underwater granite boulder formations.

Published January 1997
ISBN: 1559920971
92 pp / 92 pp colour

An ecological perspective on the Caribbean coral reef drama. A simple and clear explanation of the interplay of reef creatures, natural forces and biological processes, plus a special chapter on coral reef problems and solutions.

Published January 1994
ISBN: 1559920777
116 pp / 116 pp colour

Scattered like rings across the Indian Ocean, the 26 atolls that comprise the Maldives are a diver’s mecca. Encompassing channels, pinnacles and walls, the sites here have lyrical names that match their beauty. While hard corals recover from recent coral bleaching, the reefs still thrive with vibrant soft corals, sponges and anemones. Prolific fish life ranges from funny little blennies to massive, friendly Napoleonfish. Divers are transported to the reefs on colorful traditional dhonis and luxurious safari dive boats. This book describes 78 of the best sites in the Maldives, with full-color photos taken in the wake of El Niño damage.

Published November 2001
ISBN: 1864503637
144 pp / 13 maps

A combination field guide and first-aid book with concise descriptions and color photos of hazardous marine species and each species' description, range and habitat, hazard to humans, and prevention tips. First aid section outlines step-by-step procedures for dealing with unpleasant encounters.

Published January 1996
ISBN: 1559920882
152 pp / 152 pp colour

This guide has every dive site in Malta as well as depictions of the best places to enter or exit the water.

It also contains underwater maps of all the listed sites.