Marine biologist, Lee Goldman, has released a book entitled “Snorkeler’s Guide to Marine Life of the Philippines”, which described over 850 marine species that inhabit the shallow reefs of the area. Also included are descriptions of snorkeling sites in Palawan, Bohol, Puerto Galera, Apo Island, Leyte, Donsol, Boracay and Cebu. Although the book is aimed mainly at snorkelers, it is also caters to divers.

The Snorkelers Guide to Marine Life of the Philippines is available now from all major booksellers in the Philippines and on Amazon.com at around $21.00.

Snorkeler’s Guide to Marine Life of the Philippines

The 7107 islands of the Philippine archipelago define the northern portion of the famed Coral Triangle, a region that possesses the world’s highest levels of marine biodiversity. The islands are fringed by over 25,000 km2 of coral reef that contains thousands of species of tropical fishes and invertebrates. For the avid snorkeling and SCUBA diving naturalist, the opportunities for exploration and discovery are nearly limitless.

Snorkeler’s Guide to Marine Life of the Philippines describes through text and photos, over 850 species of marine life commonly found in the shallow coral reefs of the Philippine Islands. Also included are descriptions to some of the best snorkeling sites in Palawan, Bohol, Puerto Galera, Apo Island, Leyte, Donsol, Boracay, Cebu and several other beautiful destinations in the archipelago.

Lee Goldman, a marine biologist and naturalist who has spent 15 years studying and exploring marine environments in this region, has written the perfect traveling companion for snorkelers and divers who wish to learn more about what they are seeing while floating above or swimming among the magnificent shallow reefs of the Philippines.

The Snorkelers Guide to Marine life of the Philippines is available now from all major booksellers in the Philippines and on Amazon.com at around $21.00.