Publisher's Synopsis
This is an essential field guide for all serious macro divers (those interested in small marine life) from the Maldives to Australia. It 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. It is written in a clear, concise, informative style and packed with over 800 stunning colour photos. It 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." - ??AABack Chatter??AA - 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." - ??AATauchen??AA Magazine, Germany, December 2003. "Illustrated with more than 800 extraordinary colour photos...this is the field guide of choice for all serious macro divers." - ??AAAsian Diver??AA 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" - ??AAUndercurrent??AA, 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" - ??AABBC Wildlife Magazine??AA, 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".;- ??AADIVER Magazine??AA, UK, June 2004.
