Softcover

ISBN 10: 9791173184 ISBN 13: 9789791173186

Verlag: Saritaksu Editions, 2011

Home to more than 1600 fish species and three-fourths of the world's known corals, the Bird's Head Seascape, the global epicenter of marine biodiversity, is one of the world's premier dive destinations. This book is the only comprehensive guide to the 200+ sites where divers can observe this wondrous gathering of whale sharks, manta rays, secretive octopus and never before-seen fish. Detailed information on endemic marine life, the regions cultures, suggestions for land adventures and travel tips make this an indispensable guide for anyone traveling to this enchanted destination.

About the Author:

Burt Jones and Maurine Shimlock are marine life photojournalists who specialize in discovering and reporting on remote dive destinations. They have produced more than 20 magazine cover stories about diving in Indonesia, emphasizing the urgent need to conserve the archipelago's incomparable marine life.