A Field Guide to Coral Reefs: Caribbean and Florida
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Book Overview
With more than 500 species described and more than 400 illustrations, this guide provides quick and easy visual identification of fishes, mollusks, sponges, shrimps, lobsters, crabs, and much more of... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0618002111
ISBN13:9780618002115
Release Date:January 1982
Publisher:Houghton Mifflin
Length:320 Pages
Weight:0.82 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 4.5" x 7.3"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
An excellent general guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is the ideal compact book for any diver or snorkeller travelling to the Caribbean who has any interest in the natural history of the area. Eugene Kaplan was for many years the director of the Hofstra University Marine Lab and the book reflects both his decades of field experience and his natural enthusiasm and ability to teach. His other book "Seashores" is the ideal companion.
It's a hard guide to write
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I would feel confident recommending any of Peterson's field guides including "Coral Reefs." Many field guides simply discuss a single group of animals or plants. However Kaplan has succeeded in producing a pocket book explaining the most diverse habitats on earth. He writes from a broad knowledge base covering many topics important to coral reef watchers or biologists. Frequently he injects wit and humor into what might have been a dry text. He manages to hit on most groups of animals and uses many types of illustrations to allow the reader to identify and sort out the great number and types of animals that they will see on any coral reef within the area discussed.I am new to this book but have used quite a few field guides in my day. Now I can't wait to visit the reefs again, armed with my new education.
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