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Diving : the world's best sites / consultant, Jack Jackson.

Contributor(s): Publication details: New York, NY : Rizzoli, 1997.Description: 167 p. : ill., col. maps ; 31 cmISBN:
  • 0847820440 :
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV838.672 .D58 1997
Partial contents:
Caribbean Sea -- Atlantic Ocean -- Mediterranean Sea -- Red Sea -- Indian Ocean -- Indo-Pacific -- Pacific Ocean.
Summary: For divers, photographers, and anyone fascinated by the hidden wonders of the seas, this magnificently illustrated book traverses the globe, focusing on 75 world-class dive sites. Whether you want to witness the pearly nautilus's nocturnal migrations in the waters of Micronesia, wind through the eerie Turtle Cavern in Malaysia, or undertake the ticklish planning of a great white shark expedition in Dangerous Reef off southern Australia, this beautiful, indispensable guide offers all the details, directions, and tips for the ideal diving experience. Over 300 superb color photographs reveal the stunning beauty of these sites both above and below water, from the forests of giant kelp off Catalina Island to the endless tropical vistas from a Philippine beach. Practical information for each dive site includes tips on getting there, best time to go, quality of marine life, and statistics on climate, visibility, water temperature, and depth.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Oversize Books GV838.672 .D58 1997 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 617159

Includes index.

Caribbean Sea -- Atlantic Ocean -- Mediterranean Sea -- Red Sea -- Indian Ocean -- Indo-Pacific -- Pacific Ocean.

For divers, photographers, and anyone fascinated by the hidden wonders of the seas, this magnificently illustrated book traverses the globe, focusing on 75 world-class dive sites. Whether you want to witness the pearly nautilus's nocturnal migrations in the waters of Micronesia, wind through the eerie Turtle Cavern in Malaysia, or undertake the ticklish planning of a great white shark expedition in Dangerous Reef off southern Australia, this beautiful, indispensable guide offers all the details, directions, and tips for the ideal diving experience. Over 300 superb color photographs reveal the stunning beauty of these sites both above and below water, from the forests of giant kelp off Catalina Island to the endless tropical vistas from a Philippine beach. Practical information for each dive site includes tips on getting there, best time to go, quality of marine life, and statistics on climate, visibility, water temperature, and depth.

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