Marine Life of the Caribbean

A new and updated edition of this popular photographic guide covering the fishes and invertebrates of the Caribbean Sea. Renowned for its diverse wildlife, turquoise waters and spectacular beaches, the Caribbean is also one of the most biologically rich environments in the Atlantic – home to 10 per cent of the world’s coral reefs and more than 1,400 species of fish and marine mammals. Stretching from the southern United States to the coast of South America, including the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bermuda, Marine Life of the Caribbean features more than 650 species of fish, algae and inverterbrates – from trunkfish to turtles and snappers to stingrays. Each species account includes key information on identification, habitats, diet and behaviour. Further sections on reef diving locations, marine habitats, tides and currents, as well as conservation zones and marine protected areas, are also included. Fully updated throughout, this compact and easy-to-follow guidebook is an essential companion for divers, snorkellers and underwater photographers visiting this area.