Scuba Dic.: An Underwater Adventure Dictionary, Vol. 1: Caribbean Sea | 
 enlarge | Author: Zaid Fadul
Creators: Tony Caballero, Chris Wilkins
Publisher: Scuba Dictionary LLC
Category: Book
List Price: $19.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 758702
Media: Ring-bound
Edition: Caribbean Sea
Pages: 45
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 3.9 x 2.9 x 0.4
ISBN: 0980210208
EAN: 9780980210200
ASIN: 0980210208
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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Product Description
"In order to appreciate the Symphony of the Sea,
One must understand each of the Instruments of Nature."
SCUBA dictionary is your underwater adventure guide. Each volume profiles 40 species of corals, fish, and invertebrates detailing their unique features and reinforcing these points with corresponding photographs. Divers are instructed on how to locate, conserve, and photograph the species profiled in order to better enjoy their dive. Waterproof and tear resistant, SCUBA dictionary is designed to be read on the dive boat and referenced on the dive. Don't miss out on that once in a lifetime photo because you did not understand what you had the chance to see. The waterproof guide also works as an excellent companion to UW Naturalist/Advanced Certification classes.
* Profiles 40 different species of Corals, Fish & Invertebrates of the Caribbean Sea
* Discover interesting facts + behaviors for each species identified
* Describes Where & How to find species profiled.
* Waterproof + Tear Resistant (perfect for dive boats)
* Identifies highly poisonous marine species
* At 3" x 4" it fits easily into your BC pocket or dive bag.
* Helps connect new divers with the explosion of life around them
* Unique tips help to rejuvenate interest in divers who have 'seen it all before'
* 5 Year Warranty on the life of the book
* Covers: Cozumel + the Yucatan, Belize, Bonaire, Roatan (Bay Islands), Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, Dominica, Florida Keys, Saba, Barbados, Aruba, Curacao, Trinidad & Tobago, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Los Roques, Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico
* Go GREEN (SCUBA dictionary is printed at a plant that is 100% Wind Powered)
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SPECTACULAR SCUBA MARINE LIFE GUIDE!! May 5, 2008
I'm a recreational diver at the moment and I love this reference guide to some of the amazing stuff you can encounter while diving! Although it's just a small sample of what you'll run into underwater, it's a very informative and helpful guide to browse through before and after your dives to give your dive a fun scavenger hunt! It comes with a retractable clip that prevents it from getting lost or misplaced. A great gift for those considering becoming a scuba diver and veterans alike. Even if you don't go diving it will take you into the amazing underwater world through the wonderful pictures along with a description of the marine life shown.
A Neat Idea! April 23, 2008
I like its physical size since its large enough to easily utilize while checking out interesting animals, yet not overly big and clumsy so as to interfere with your equipment. With the animal's photo on one side of the page and its environmental aspects discussed on the opposite side, e.g., size, hiding areas, and behavior, it helps enlarge one's knowledge and appreciation for subject. And I first tested its `waterproof' capability in my marine aquarium, where it was left for 30 minutes, then removed and cleaned in freshwater. Still looks like new, and I'll test it somewhat further when I go to the Caymans in the near future. I'm already looking forward to Vol. 2. Bob Goemans
Best little sea book ever. April 17, 2008
Just in the first five minutes I learned to much about the world under the sea.Great book.
Great resource, clever idea! February 23, 2008
Waterproof materials, GREAT photos, extremely useful information. I would recommend this clever reference guide to any diver. I can't wait for more scuba dic volumes! Retractable device a must, too.... places marine species identification literally at your fingertips.
Useful tool February 9, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was skeptical at first when I saw this, but I was getting bored just knowing the names of the fish I came across. I thought this would turn out like Fish Flips(eg only names of fish listed for each pic), but it has a LOT more to offer. There are written descriptions for each pic, that don't just list facts, but also explain how to find & approach sea life (eg. Size, time of day, hiding spots/location, animals behavior, etc.), I found this really useful, because after tooling around with my camera, I was getting tired of only getting snapshots of fishtails. The book held up great UW; the pages just got sticky bc I didn't rinse it off initially, but I left it overnight in fresh water and there was no problem after that. Since i started taking along scuba dic for dives, it's been abused more times than tina turner, & its still in good shape....thus far. I do think it's better to get familiar with it on your surface interval vs trying to learn underwater. But all in all, it's a really good idea.
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