White Star Guides S.
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This invaluable travel companion for divers, snorkelers, and nature lovers packs a tremendous amount of information into a concise format. The first half of the book explores the 500 million-year history of coral formation, covering such topics as the geography and biology of coral, the symbiotic relationship between coral and certain fish species, and the dynamics between predator and prey housed in the reef. Meticulous scientific drawings and color photographs accompany the highly readable text. The second half of the book is comprised of an illustrated field guide to the various types of coral as well as the most common fish and invertebrates that make their home in the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific and Caribbean.
From the coral ridges of the Strait of Tiran to Ras Mohammed park, Sharm el-Sheikh and the northern Red Sea offer unsurpassed surprises and emotions to underwater enthusiasts. This guide was created to illustrate the 28 best dives in the peaceful waters of the southern coast of Sinai, leading the reader through the most enjoyable and spectacular routes and minutely describing the characteristics of the seabed without leaving out any practical information. The guide finishes with detailed drawings and brief biological outlines of the most typical Red Sea marine creatures.