New World Publications has massively updated two of their seminal reference books about Reef Creatures and Reef Coral Identification for Florida, the Caribbean and Bahamas. Both new books have had significant numbers of new species added.

The books are available now in print and eBook form (via Blio).

Press release

Many new species for divers to hunt for underwater

Jacksonville, FL – New updated and enlarged editions of Reef Creature Identification – Florida Caribbean Bahamas and Reef Coral Identification – Florida Caribbean Bahamas will be released November 6, 2013 by New World Publications at the Dive Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show in Orlando, Florida.

The Reef Creature Identification – Florida Caribbean Bahamas, first published in 1992, has been significantly expanded in a new 3rd edition. The popular, user-friendly field guide, covering all major groups of marine invertebrates encountered by divers on coral reefs and adjacent habitats, has grown to include 900 species beautifully documented with more than 1200 underwater photographs—nearly doubling the total in the previous editions. Les Wilk has joined Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach authoring the comprehensive new edition. 6 in. by 9 in., 308 pgs., suggested retail $44.95

The Reef Coral Identification – Florida Caribbean Bahamas by Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach, originally published in 1993, is the most comprehensive field guide ever compiled for the visual identification of corals and marine plants of the region. The new 3rd edition includes additional photographs documenting new species and growth variations. The expanded text incorporates the most current scientific research, including updated information about the diseases and reproductive behavior of corals. 6 in. by 9 in., 276 pgs., suggested retail $39.95

Reef Creature Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas 308 pages, 900 species, 1238 photos. ISBN 978-1-878348-53-1 Suggested Retail $44.95 US

Reef Coral Identification: Florida Caribbean Bahamas 276 pages, 188 species, 656 photos. ISBN 978-1-878348-54-8 Suggested Retail $39.95 US

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