{"product_id":"reef-life-a-guide-to-tropical-marine-life-2nd-ed","title":"Reef Life: A Guide to Tropical Marine Life 2nd ed. - Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\"Anyone 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\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e--Publishers Weekly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eon the first edition of\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eReef Life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA guide to tropical marine ecosystems;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurveys of global coral reef communities, from the Caribbean to the Red Sea;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA discussion about factors threatening marine ecosystems today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an essential selection for marine science and travel\/tourism collections, scuba divers and snorkelers, and retailers and libraries in oceanside locations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"pc-book-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brandon Cole, Scott Michael\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 656 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 x 7 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\/Distributor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firefly Books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9780228102946\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Firefly Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67856926802165,"sku":"FFB178","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2198\/0149\/files\/FFB178_104.jpg?v=1793860168","url":"https:\/\/paracay.com\/products\/reef-life-a-guide-to-tropical-marine-life-2nd-ed","provider":"Paradise Cay Publications, Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}