Features
- Ring-bound: 45 pages
- Published by: Scuba Dictionary LLC; Caribbean Sea edition November 1, 2007
- Written in: English
- ISBN 10 Number: 0980210208
- ISBN 13 Number: 978-0980210200
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Book Dimensions:
3.9 x 2.9 x 0.4 inches
- Weighs: 1.6 ounces
Product Review
"This book is a great tool for scuba divers and others who want to learn how to identify and learn more about tropical marine species. It's waterproof, compact, and best of all it has a custom retractable clip for your BC
(Sold separately)! Well, that's not actually best of all. Scuba dictionary profiles forty common species of fish, invertebrates, plants and corals with gorgeous photographs that show details of the species' features as well as behaviors to look for. Details include where to find each species, the best time to find them, and fast facts about each animal. The book also features conservation information and photographic tips. You'll be able to easily update your logbook with accurate identification and descriptions of the marine life you observe. Fadul developed Scuba dictionary to help divers get more out of their dives. But I think the book is also a great tool to teach divers to appreciate marine life, which in turn teaches the need for marine conservation. More importantly, divers will learn how to interact with it in a healthy manner - both for the marine life and for divers. Though most divers are taught to not touch reefs, not bother marine life, etc. I've observed divers molesting marine life and crashing into coral reefs more times than I care to remember. I think Scuba dictionary is fun, educational, and useful. And the photography, all original by Zaid, is gorgeous."
--By Joni Lawrence
Vice President/Editor of MarineBio.org
Product Description
"In order to appreciate the Symphony of the Sea,
One must understand each of the Instruments of Nature."
SCUBA
dictionary is your underwater adventure guide. Each volume profiles forty species of corals, fish, and invertebrates detailing their unique features and reinforcing these points with corresponding photographs. Divers are instructed on how to locate, conserve, and photograph the species profiled in order to better enjoy their dive. Waterproof and tear resistant, SCUBA
dictionary is designed to be read on the dive boat and referenced on the dive. Don't miss out on that once in a lifetime photo because you did not understand what you had the chance to see. The waterproof guide also works as an great companion to UW Naturalist/Advanced Certification classes.
* Profiles forty different species of Corals, Fish & Invertebrates of the Caribbean Sea
* Discover interesting facts + behaviors for each species identified
* Describes
Where &
How to find species profiled.
* Waterproof + Tear Resistant (perfect for dive boats)
* Identifies highly poisonous marine species
* At 3" x 4" it fits easily into your BC pocket or dive bag.
* Helps connect new divers with the explosion of life around them
* Unique tips help to rejuvenate interest in divers who have 'seen it all before'
*
5 Year Warranty on the life of the book
* Covers: Cozumel + the Yucatan, Belize, Bonaire, Roatan (Bay Islands), Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominica, Florida Keys, Saba, Barbados, Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Los Roques, Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico
* Go GREEN (SCUBA
dictionary is printed at a plant that is 100% Wind Powered)
Reader ReviewsI was skeptical at first when I saw this, but I was getting bored just knowing the names of the fish I came across. I thought this would turn out like Fish Flips(eg only names of fish listed for each pic), but it has a LOT more to offer. There are written descriptions for each pic, that don't just list facts, but also explain how to find & approach sea life (eg. Size, time of day, hiding spots/location, animals behavior, etc.), I found this really useful, because after tooling around with my camera, I was getting tired of only getting snapshots of fishtails. The book held up great UW; the pages just got sticky bc I didn't rinse it off initially, but I left it overnight in fresh water and there was no problem after that. Since i started taking along scuba dic for dives, it's been abused more times than tina turner, & its still in good shape....thus far. I do think it's better to get familiar with it on your surface interval vs trying to learn underwater. But all in all, it's a really good idea.
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