Product Description

Nowhere on earth is there a more beautiful and more abundant life than that which exists on the coral reefs just below the surface of the ocean. Reef Life is filled with information and images that brings order to the multitude of living things that exist here and allows the reader to appreciate the diversity and the richness of the world under the sea.

This handy guidebook will prove invaluable to the diver, tourist, student and naturalist. Each species of plant and animal is covered in detail: name, species, habitat, food, range, and a thorough description is provided for each entry. More than 400 species are covered and illustrated with 500 color photographs to provide a comprehensive look at this most magnificent world.

This is an ideal book for anyone interested in marine life. It provides up-to-date information, clear color photographs in a handy format for use in the field or at a desk. Readers who need essential facts quickly will be pleased with the orderly presentation of information, the completeness of the entries and the accuracy of the information. The color photographs help in identifying species as well as providing a visual reference for the information presented.

Reef Life is an ideal guide and reference for all levels of interest from school project to professional divers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #486811 in Books
• Published on: 2002-03-02
• Original language: Italian
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Sharon Wootton, Everett Herald 05/25/2002
Packed with color and go a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues.

Review
The sea equivalent of a Peterson Field Guide for birders. Keep in the galley. (Ontario Sailor 200410)

Outrageous in color and form, the beasts that live in and around the reefs are captured in photographs. (American Scientist 20020815)

Go[es] a little beyond the basic identification guides by looking at some issues ... and the complexity of ecosystems. (Sharon Wootton Everett Herald 20020525)

Although small in size, this work can compete with the most beautiful coffee-table book. (Robert J. Beyers Science Books and Films 20030415)

For those interested in learning about coral reefs ... this guide is the ticket. (Robert E. Hoopes Wildlife Activist 200208)

A visual delight full of photographs of brightly, even outrageously colored, species. (Elaine F. Jurries American Reference Book Annual 2003)

Robert J. Beyers, Science Books and Films 04/15/2003
Although small in size, this work can compete with the most beautiful coffee-table book.

Customer Reviews

Best identification system!
Reef Life is a field guide to reef dwellers and other ocean creatures by Andrea Ferrari. The photographs are both stellar and stunning, providing easy identification. The descriptions of the species listings are thorough, and very informative. A variety of invertebrates, fishes, Eels, and mollusks are covered. Dozens of species of: triggerfish, pufferfish, squirrelfish, butterflyfish, and other invertebrates are inserted into the text. I prefer this over the Audubon Guides for a single reason. Pufferfish are my all time favorite creatures, and Reef Life does this little known fish family justice. Many species of puffers are shown and described, including: Oceanic puffers, Starry puffers, Porcupinefish, Northern puffers, and last but not least, the giant Map Pufferfish. This is not all for the worshippers of other species, however. There are ocean creatures for everyone to marvel at here.
The binding of this guide is high quality cardboard. Paperback would have worn out within weeks of use. The illustration on the cover seems to be different, with a photo of a butterflyfish instead of a clown trigger. One of the best deals on the market.

A comprehensive guide to 400 species
Andrea & Antonella Ferrari's Reef Life provides a comprehensive guide to 400 species which live in the world's coral reefs. Packed with color photos on every page, this is a 'must have' reference for any seeking a definitive yet affordable pocket gide.