Product Description

In this magnificent book, the day-to-day life of the world's coral reefs is played out before our eyes in stunning color. Coral Seas is a glowing testimony to the skill and patience of underwater photographer, Roger Steene. Each of the 340 full-color photographs demonstrates Steene's ability to capture the beauty of the world's coral seas, from incredible close-up shots of tiny animals and plants, to dramatic wide-angle photographs that capture the essence of the underwater world. Twenty-five of the organisms featured in the book are new to science, and their photographs are published here for the first time.

Steene's work not only demonstrates his photographic skill, it illustrates his dedication to the world's coral reef environments. He likens these ecosystems to tropical rainforests but with more species of readily visible wildlife, and urges governments to take steps to preserve coral reefs without unnecessarily restricting public access to them. His love of the reefs becomes obvious through his images.

The result of five years of intensive work in oceans around the world, Coral Seas will appeal to anyone with an interest in the environment, marine science, or simply beautiful photography.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2373567 in Books
• Published on: 1998-09-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 288 pages

From Library Journal
Magnificent color photographs of the flora and fauna of the coral reef fill this large-format volume. Steene (Coral Reefs: Nature's Richest Realm, Crawford, 1990) is an experienced diver and underwater photographer who works with ichthyologists and marine biologists on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and elsewhere in the Pacific. An associate of the Australian Museum in Sydney and the Western Australian Museum in Perth, he has had several new species named after him. His brief text discusses coral reef conservation, the hazards and rewards of diving, and technical details of photography. Readership for this book will include underwater photographers, scuba divers, and the general public interested in marine biology. An index would have been useful for locating photographs of specific organisms. For public and academic libraries with large collections in related areas.?Judith Barnett, Pell Marine Science Lib., Univ. of Rhode Island, Kingston
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
These photographs are a triumph of patience, talent and countless hours beneath the sea. -- Stephen Fink "Rodale Scuba Diving" (03/01/2000)

Stephen Fink, Rodale Scuba Diving, March 2000
... about one man's astounding vision ... these photographs are a triumph of patience, talent and countless hours beneath the sea.