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Overview""Too many divers and snorkelers pass their time in a daze, swimming blindly from one big object to the next. They miss out on the myriad beautiful and fascinating small creatures that are there on show for anyone who takes the time to look."" The marine life of Indonesia is second to none in terms of both the number of species and diversity of forms. There are more species of fish, coral, and more of almost all marine life groups present in Indonesian waters than in any other country. Here is a colorful and scintillating introduction to an astounding array of marine life that will arouse the interest of marine enthusiasts, divers, and snorkelers alike. The guide includes more than 250 magnificent color photographs that explore the wonderous underwater world of the Indonesian archipelago; essential information on the marine life of the Archipelago, from corals to marine reptiles, sea snails to lobsters, bottomhuggers to pufferfishes, starfish to sea slugs; a comprehensive marine life section that will help readers identify each particular species and its habitat. Full Product DetailsAuthor: R Charles AndersonPublisher: University of Hawai'i Press Imprint: University of Hawai'i Press Dimensions: Width: 16.10cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 0.608kg ISBN: 9780824823689ISBN 10: 0824823680 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 01 May 2000 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Awaiting stock The supplier is currently out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you and placed on backorder. Once it does come back in stock, we will ship it out for you. Table of ContentsReviewsAnderson has captured [Indonesia's] stunningly beautiful riches in this guide.... This is the most colorful and spectacular collection of underwater photographs I have ever seen. Most highly recommended for anyone interested in natural history, even if you never plan to dive or snorkel in Indonesia. This is the most colorful and spectacular collection of underwater photographs I have ever seen. Most highly recommended for anyone interested in natural history, even if you never plan to dive or snorkel in Indonesia.-- <i>Wildlife Activist</i> Author InformationR. Charles Anderson is a professional marine biologist. He is a regular contributor to diving publications. This is his seventh marine life guide book. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |