Ron & Valerie Taylor
160pp, colour photographs, hard cover
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AU$76.95 inc GST
AU$69.95 ex GST

Breathtaking imagery and raw, bone chilling drama chronicles a lifetime of underwater discovery, vividly illustrating the true-life adventures of this amazing couple. The beauty and drama of the vanishing marine wilderness, from encounters with the most dangerous animals in the sea to enchanting choreographed sea lion ballets are all captured. Voyagers with in the last great frontier of our blue planet, Ron & Valerie recount and record the splendor and awe of Nature's richest realm, the blue wilderness.

This pictorial souvenir includes an in depth illustrated ecology of the coral reef system by Dr Carden Wallace, the Director of the Museum of Tropical Queensland and a pictorial documentary that was captured over the course of one day on the Great Barrier Reef. The name of the project was METAMORPHOSEA, a 24 hour non stop photographic observation of a coral bommie called "Temple of Doom".

Christoper Newbert & Brigette Wilms
160pp, colour photographs, hard cover

AU$132.00 inc GST
AU$120.00 ex GST

Stunning images and dramatic stories transport the reader into the ancient rhythms and intimate secrets of life in the sea, creating an unforgettable experience. This book celebrates the passion, beauty and wonder of life. Through the eyes and hearts of Newbert and Wilms, we are carried magically to the antic play of sea lions high diving off rocks, the mysterious song of the humpback whale and the spectacle of thousands of hammerhead sharks schooling with a lone diver.

This book is a celebration of the world in which we live. It is a world of discoveries and opportunities and incredible beauty, as captured by the magnificent photographs on each page.The stunning imagery provides a glimpse of the myriad of life within our oceans, from small frightened fish, dolphins leaping for joy or dugongs seemingly holding hands. For anyone who has just visited a tropical reef anywhere in the world, it is a colourful account of what they saw.

Roger Steene
336pp, Hard cover

AU$65.95 inc GST
AU$59.95 ex GST

One of the finest examples of a "Coffee Table" book on this subject. A photographic masterpiece from Roger Steene; a superb book encompassing 300 magnificent colour plates of the extraordinary and unique marine life around the worlds coral reefs. The result of over 20 years photography amongst the reefs of the world. Minimal text. Brilliant photographs.

This book brings this magical area vividly to life with over 170 superb full colour accompanied through out by informative captions. The books comprehensive introduction details the history and geography of the area, and includes fascinating facts on coral reefs and the life above and below the water, as well as features boxes on shipwrecks, shells and islands. The body of the book is divided into five sections - the far North, Cairns, around Townsville, the Central Coast and the Southern Reef - taking the reader on a captivating journey from the rainforest of Cape York and the utter luxury of remote Lizard Island in the north, to the green turtle rookeries of Heron Island in the south. It includes bush camping on gloriously deserted islands to 5 star luxury resorts, snorkelling and diving in the aquamarine waters to exploring ancient rainforests.

Constantinos Petrinos
256pp, 280 colour photographs, hard cover

AU$129.90 inc GST
AU$118.10 ex GST

This book features the best 280 photographs from a choice of 25,000 taken over a 5 month period. The author attempts to give the reader an insider's view on the daily lives of the animals in the complex reef ecosystem that features a variety of habitats. Underwater photographers will find a wealth of information on technique and for the naturalist the rich text explains the spectacular behaviour seen in the photographs. This is a new concept in the traditional 'coffee table' book.

This book includes the most up-to-date information and the latest ideas and theories on all aspects concerning whales, dolphins and porpoises with stunning photographs, many of which have never been seen in print before. It also considers the strong relationship between our species and theirs, and what makes a good whale and dolphin watching trip. Whales and Dolphins of the World is a captivating celebration of these magnificent marine mammals revealing their extraordinary variety, behaviour and natural history.