Reef Creature Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas (Paperback)

by Paul Humann (Author) "Biological scientists that specialize in identifying, describing and classifying plants and animals according to their natural relationships, are called taxonomists..." (more)
Key Phrases: Sponges Demospongiae, True Crabs Brachyura, Nudibranchs Nudibranchia (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Science and art have produced another masterpiece in Paul Humann's Reef Creature Identification -- Scuba Times, April 1992

The perfect gift for your favorite ocean lover . . . the only guide you'll ever need to identify any creature in the Caribbean. -- Caribbean Travel and Life, Nov/Dec 1994

Product Description
The book that has been relied on for a decade by scientists, marine biologists, recreational divers and young naturalists. 660 fascinating photographs of crabs, lobsters, shrimps, jellies, sponges, tunicates and more! --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 344 pages
• Publisher: New World Publications (January 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878348019
• ISBN-13: 978-1878348012
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #746,384 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Guide available, April 21, 2002

By	Harold McFarland (Florida) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (Paperback)

Sponges, jellyfish, flat worms, crustaceans, mollusks, star fish, if it is not a fish then it is in this book. This is the authoritative reference for reef creatures (other than fish) throughout the Florida, Caribbean and Bahamas area. The most complete book on reef creatures that I have seen, it is easy to use and beautifully illustrated. Each creature has it's own full color picture along with a line drawing that points out the defining characteristics of that particular species. With a plastic cover and the pages treated to resist water it can be taken to the beach or onto the boat without much concern about the water damaging the book.

Each entry has complete information on the creature from size, depth, range and habitat to the level of concern that a diver should have for their safety around the creature. Whether you snorkel, scuba dive or engage in other activities around a reef, this is the best book to have to identify reef creatures. This book can also be purchased as part of a three part set that also includes the Reef Coral Identification and Reef Fish Identification texts, each of which is equally as excellent as the Reef Creature Identification book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for identifying all types of sea creatures!, July 18, 2003

By	Beth Cholette "doctor_beth" (Upstate NY USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Reef Creature Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas (Paperback)

After we came back from our honeymoon, I wanted to buy my husband a book to help identify the various sea creatures we encountered on our trip, and this book turned out to be perfect. First of all, the animals are broken down into various categories such as "crabs," "squid," etc., and each classification is clearly labelled. There are wonderfully clear, glossy pictures of each individual creature combined with a detailed description which includes information such as size, colors, appearance of immature, habitat, and reaction to divers. An ideal book for serious research or just for fun.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The FINEST identification book out there!, December 5, 2001

By	Aquaria.Info "Aquaria.Info - Aquarium Fish On... (Aquaria.Info) - See all my reviews

This is a fantastic book, and along with the other two books by this author you should be able to ID any marine creature you encounter!

The book lists virtually all types of creatures including anemones, barnacles, jellyfish, flatworms, crabs, shrimp, octopuses, urchins, and much, much more!

Each entry has an excellent picture, the name, family, size, depth, and other detailed information.

The pictures alone are worth the cost of the book!

This is definitely the book you want to have with you when you dive or snorkel. Buy it today, you won't be disappointed!