TY - BOOK AU - Jackson,Jack TI - Diving: the world's best sites SN - 0847820440 : AV - GV838.672 .D58 1997 PY - 1997/// CY - New York, NY PB - Rizzoli KW - Deep diving KW - Guidebooks KW - Skin diving KW - Pictorial works N1 - Includes index; Caribbean Sea -- Atlantic Ocean -- Mediterranean Sea -- Red Sea -- Indian Ocean -- Indo-Pacific -- Pacific Ocean N2 - 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 ER -