Reef Fish Identification: Galapagos [Paperback]

Ned DeLoach (Author), Paul Humann (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Updated enlarged 2nd Edition of Reef Fish Identification Galapagos is a comprehensive field guide to the fish life in the rich waters that bath the Galapagos Archipelago. This book is the third in the series of Reef Fish Identification books by the authors.

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About the Author

Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach are the foremost marine life identification photographers in the world with more than 15 book projects to their credit. Their groundbreaking system of identification of species by family groups and body shapes has proven to be an invaluable identification aid for scuba divers and underwater naturalists.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: New World Publications; 2nd edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1878348353
• ISBN-13: 978-1878348357
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #142,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #4 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Oceans & Seas > Coral Reefs
  • #57 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Marine Life
  • #68 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Animals > Fish & Sharks

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" for snorkelers in the Galapagos, August 5, 2002

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David J. Wilson (Belleville, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Reef Fish Identification: Galapagos (Plastic Comb)

I took Humann's book on Galapagos reef fish identification on a recent cruise of the islands after reading through it twice. We had the opportunity for lots of snorkeling, and the snorkelers on the trip borrowed my Reef Fish Identification: Galapagos constantly during the entire trip.

The organization of the book (mainly by shape), the superb photographs, the very clear diagrams indicating diagnostic characteristics, and the descriptions make this a very easy book for the layman to use. The coverage appears to be essentially complete; there were very few fish we were unable to identify. Tropical fish often show a great deal of variation, a point that Humann discusses and illustrates as needed. The book also includes information on the ranges and depths at which the fish are likely to be found, which is very helpful.

If you are a snorkeler or scuba diver and are planning a visit to the Galapagos, by all means take a copy of this book. Better yet, take two copies--one to use yourself, and one to loan out, because it will certainly be in demand.

Definitely a "must have" for those who plan to explore the waters of these fascinating islands.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny, May 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Reef Fish Identification: Galapagos (Plastic Comb)

Another wonderful book in the Humann/DeLoach series. The photos are amazing and there are simple diagrams to help you distinguish between similar-looking fish. Now if only they'd add a reef creature guide and a reef coral guide specific to the Galapagos...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best available, February 13, 2000

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Kai Wulf (Soufriere, St. Lucia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reef Fish Identification: Galapagos (Plastic Comb)

There is nothing which can compare to this very visual and consumer friendly reference book. Unique photos, excellent layout and easy recognition of the descibed species make this volume a must for every scuba diver visiting the Galapagos.