Description: Coral reefs are often called "the rainforests of the sea" because of the quantity and diversity of life they support, and because they are highly sensitive and threatened ecosystems. Building on the success of DK's Rainforest, this unique pictorial celebration of the worlds reefs progresses through an ecological chain that goes from algae, sponges, and mollusks to the thousands of fishes that make their homes there. This vivid collection of photographs, from underwater photography collective Scubazoo, reveals reefs as they've never been seen before.
Features reefs worldwide, from Southeast Asia to the Red Sea and Hawaii
Captions identify plant and animal life and quotes give additional background information
Photographic narratives demonstrate how reefs live/die, and how creatures depend on them
Published in cooperation with the American Museum of Natural History
Sales of this book support the Coral Reef Alliance.
Review Summary: The most beautiful underwater book ever produced
Date: 2008-04-05
Details: As a diver, I have long said that it is sad that the experience of being within coral reefs can't be communicated by photography, film and video. Well, that was before "reef". What a truly rewarding experience it is to repeatedly view and read this wonder. And, it's comparatively inexpensive for such a large high quality publication, too. I also like the fact that part of the proceeds from sales go to the Coral Reef Alliance for saving our planet's threatened coral reefs. Buy this book for yourself, your family and the local schools and library. For me it really is that good.
Review Summary: If you love scuba
Date: 2008-02-02
Details: If you love scuba diving then you will enjoy this book. It includes a beautiful DVD with great music as you watch the fish.Informative pictures and expression of reef and the living creatures contained there. Very enjoyable.
Review Summary: Gorgeous!
Date: 2008-01-30
Details: I checked this book out from the library, but now I want it for my OWN! The pictures are beautiful and the DVD is a great bonus.
Review Summary: Spectacular
Date: 2008-01-25
Details: This book is more than I expected. And the bonus was the DVD. Soooo many U/W videos are poorly managed, filled with backscatter and murky green. This was obviously done by people who wanted to produce a book and DVD which stood head and shoulders above the rest.
Clearly worth the price.
Review Summary: A must have!
Date: 2008-01-24
Details: This book & dvd are spectacular in presentation & message. The photography is stunning throughout. Very reasonably priced and the fact that proceeds go to Coral Reef Alliance make it an even sweeter deal. My son's environmental dive club purchased the book & donated it to our school's library. We've had nothing but positive feedback from everyone who's watched the movie or looked at the book. We plan to show it school-wide during our Environmental Awareness Week. Highly recommended for school libraries, dive shops & dive resorts; display this book & help others get on board with making responsible choices in favor of our underwater world.
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