Reef with DVD

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This unique pictorial celebration of the worlds reefs progresses through an ecological chain that goes from algae, sponges, and mollusks to the thousands of fish that make their homes there. This vivid collection of photographs reveals reefs as theyve never been seen before.DK

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Publisher’s Weekly (08/20/2007)
This brilliant photographic compilation by small Malaysian-based diving collective ScubaZoo introduces the ecology of oceanic reefs, both temperate and tropical. Though technological advances and the devastation of global reefs have spurred many experienced diver-photographers to publish photo collections, the dazzling photography in this one stands out dramatically, as does its inclusion of images made simultaneously by still and video photographers (the book includes a DVD.) The photographs allow close study of coral, fish, crustaceans and many other enchanting creatures, while the video shows the vivid activity of the reef habitat. The helpful text provides a solid introduction to reef ecology, divided into reef landscapes, their inhabitants' survival behaviors, conservation issues and a broader look at reefs worldwide. The sole problem with the book is the lack of scale indications: it's hard to tell if a given animal is minute or enormous. But this is a small quibble: the book provides an excellent introduction to fragile reef ecosystems. (Sept.)

Library Journal (09/15/2007)
This beautiful book is filled with gorgeous photographs of coral reef animals, mostly from the Indo-Pacific area. Scubazoo, a team of underwater photographers and filmmakers, has done a magnificent job of portraying the reef community, driving home the point that this fragile ecosystem deserves protection (each copy sold even results in a donation to the Coral Reef Alliance). The text is brief but pertinent to what is portrayed, and all photo captions include both common and scientific names. The problem is the huge size of this coffee-table book. It would prove difficult to handle in a library, and the companion DVD (40 minutes of video clips of the scenes shown in the book's still photos) enclosed in an envelope inside the back cover only adds to the difficulty. Also, unlike Claire Nouvian'sThe Deep: The Extraordinary Creatures of the Abyss , which covers a part of the ocean largely unknown to most of us and features more text,Reef doesn't add anything new to our knowledge. Recommended only for public and college libraries where there is great interest in coral reef ecology or for specific curriculum support.-Margaret Rioux, MBLWHOI Lib., Woods Hole, MA

ISBN: 075663122X | EAN: 9780756631222
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)  | Publication Date: September, 2007

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