Marine Life of the Caribbean
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Description
The perfect guide to the fish and invertebrates of the Caribbean
Renowned for its diverse wildlife, turquoise waters and spectacular beaches, the Caribbean is also one of the most biologically rich environments in the Atlantic – home to 10 per cent of the world's coral reefs and more than 1,400 species of fish and marine mammals.
Covering a region stretching from the southern United States to the coast of South America, including the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos Islands and Bermuda, Marine Life of the Caribbean features more than 650 species of fish, algae and invertebrates – from trunkfish to turtles and snappers to stingrays.
Each species account includes key information on identification, habitats, diet and behaviour. Further sections on reef diving locations, marine habitats, tides and currents, as well as conservation zones and marine protected areas, are also included.
This compact and easy-to-follow guidebook is an essential companion for divers, snorkellers and underwater photographers throughout the Caribbean.
Table of Contents
The Habitats
Distribution and Features of Caribbean Reefs
Types of Coral Reefs
Diving the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean
Marine Conservation in the Caribbean and Gulf Zone
Classification and Nomenclature
Key to Symbols
External Features of Fish
Identification Groups and Pictorial Guide to Families
Fish
Cartilaginous Fish (Sharks and Rays)
Bony Fish
Other Vertebrates
Invertebrates
Cnidarians
Crustacea
Echinoderms
Worms
Molluscs
Tunicates
Sponges
Bryozoans
Plants and Algae
Seagrasses
Mangroves
Algae
Glossary
About the Author
Acknowledgements
Picture Credits
Index
Product details
| Published | 03 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 9781399419352 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Illustrations | Colour photographs throughout |
| Dimensions | 216 x 140 mm |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |



















