Octopuses, squids, cuttlefishes and their relatives ("cephalopods") are some of the most "alien" creatures on earth. They have complex behaviours and many are experts at spectacular color and shape changes. They come in all shapes and sizes, from pygmy octopuses to giant scams (> 15 m long), and occ...» more info

Helmut Debelius is renowned for his series of books on the world?s marine life. The hallmark of his books is their extensive and beautiful photography coupled with information to enable the diver to identify almost every marine creature that they encounter. They are an invaluable resource for any ...» more info

Guide to Marine Life: Caribbean, Bahamas, Florida by Marty Snyderman & Clay Wiseman 284 pages, 8-1/2 x 11, paperback, 339 color photographs, Beautifully illustrated guide to who lives where and who eats who. This comprehensive yet user-friendly volume is a layman's guide to the ident...» more info

On December 2, 2001, the Galapagos Marine Reserve became a World Heritage site. Few people are more intimately connected with the Galapagos' aquatic life than Pierre Constant, author of the best-selling "Galapagos: A Natural History Guide", also from Odyssey Books. Constant now offers us "Marine Lif...» more info

This title is for the scuba diver, underwater photographer and marine enthusiast alike, with over 800 colour photographs of everything from angelfish to zebra bream taken in their natural habitat. Each entry includes common names, scientific names, size and distribution as well as a paragraph of gen...» more info

For millennia, climatological and geological processes created the necessary conditions for the tropical Indo-Pacific to evolve into the most diverse area among marine ecosystems. The Indonesian-Philippines area is the epicentre of this amazing biodiversity. Award-winning photographer Constantinos P...» more info

A comprehensive guide to the sharks of the Red Sea. It contains information under the following headings: sharks and divers; where are sharks found on Red Sea coral reefs?; how likely is a diver to see a shark on a Red Sea reef? are the sharks seen on reefs confined to reefs?; is a shark doomed to s...» more info

Made for your BCD pocket! A waterproof companion to Reef Fish Identification for scuba divers and snorkelers. 22 Pages of full colour pictures of all the main fish and coral species you are likely to encounter in the Florida, Caribbean, and Bahama waters. Only 12 cm (5 inches) wide by 15cm (6 in...» more info

Until just a few decades ago, very little was known about the phylogenetical old, but very successful group of sharks, rays and chimaeras (ratfish). Since then, a lot of information has become available on the 1,000 or so living species of cartilaginous fishes. Naturally, the reef dwellers among the...» more info

The mythology, history and latest findings of both expert and amateur studies are brought together complete with stunning photographs. Includes chapters on identification with full classification and information for each species with in-depth details on social life and behaviour. Arguably the most c...» more info