The most comprehensive photo guide to Maldivian coral reef life, covering fishes, sharks, rays, turtles, dolphins, invertebrates and marine plants:
- Designed for divers and snorkelers
- More than 1200 species
- New records of fishes and invertebrates for the Maldives Islands
- Easy access to information
- Brief information (Common names - Scientific names - Length - Distribution)
- Amazing facts in “DID YOU KNOW” sections
- All photographs taken in natural environment
- No anaesthetic or sedative substances were used on animals
- Every effort was made to reduce disturbance to sea creatures
Andrey Ryanskiy is an observing naturalist and expert underwater photographer. He attained the highest possible diver's certificates (Divemaster, Adv Trimix, Full Cave). Since that time he has traveled the world with his camera, never hitting the water without it and has logged several thousand dives. Underwater photography for him is an instrument to promote the education and the care of the oceans and its inhabitants.