Essential field guide for all serious macro divers (those interested in small marine species) from the Maldives to Australia. Identifies and describes 600 Indo-Pacific marine species, focusing on those found in South China, Sulu and Sulawesi seas. Each species entry includes detailed first-hand information on distribution, habitat, size, life habits, and underwater photography tips. Written in a clear, concise, informative style and packed with over 800 stunning colour photos. Includes information on the top dive sites in Malaysia and a chapter devoted to the fine art of macrophotography.
Reviews:
"This book stands out for the beautiful photography...showing local variations of species. Compact size, publishing of excellent quality." - whiteheadimages.com, May 2006
"...best work I've yet seen. For...Mabul or Kunkungan, this book should be as necessary as a passport." - Back Chatter - August 2003 edition by Ryan Boereme
"...well written, quite informative, beautifully illustrated...a priced right, quality publication. Get a copy, you'll be happy you did!" - FAMA Magazine
"600 marine species illustrated with spectacular photos and a compact text for a very useful and much needed underwater guide. " - TAUCHEN Magazine, Germany, December 2003
"Illustrated with more than 800 extraordinary colour photos...this is the field guide of choice for all serious macro divers." - Asian Diver December/January 2004 issue
"The photography is impressive...if you need to identify any species from this area...this guide is a gem." - Northern California Underwater Photographic Society
"We just discovered the ultimate guide to Indo-Pacific macro life (...) this book is a must for traveling divers" - Undercurrent, The Editor's Picks, January 2004
"Identifies and describes 600 small marine species from the Indo-Pacific...Clear, concise, informative... packed with more than 800 colour photos" - BBC Wildlife Magazine, January 2004
"Both a macro and a fish field guide for all serious divers from the Maldives to Australia. A must!" - Four Lakes Scuba Club Newsletter, February 2004
"Colour photographs of the highest quality make it easy to identify what you have seen...An essential tool for anyone". - DIVER Magazine, UK, June 2004