Observing wildlife under the surface of the sea whether snorkelling or scuba diving is increasingly popular. This book covers 50 of the very best underwater wildlife experiences from around the world, including temperate, tropical and arctic waters. Each location is chosen for a particular key wildlife phenomenon, whether it is coral reefs, whales, seals, manta rays, and so on.
Each has captivating images, a written account and a concise fact panel outlining key species, tips for visitors, equipment to take and the best time to visit. Experiences include: Crocodiles and Silky Sharks in Cuba; Great White Sharks and Weedy Seadragons in Australia; Whale Sharks and Manta Rays in the Maldives; Hammerhead Sharks in the Bahamas; Basking Sharks and Seals in the UK and much more.
About the Authors
Nick and Caroline Robertson-Brown are a husband and wife team of underwater photographers. They both have degrees in biology from Manchester University, with Caroline also having a masters in animal behaviour. Nick has been awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Photographic Society and he also has a masters in teaching. They are passionate about marine conservation and hope that their images can inspire people to look after our seas and oceans.
Industry Reviews
Outdoor Photography Magazine: Want to learn more about underwater photography? Delve into the beauty and mystery of the world's seas and oceans in this inspiring new book by experienced photojournalists and diving experts Nick and Caroline RobertsonBrown. Sharing images and stories over 32 chapters, the diving duo cover their top sites and species to see across the world. Appealing to a range of readers, exotic faraway spots are balanced with UK locations - such as the blue sharks of Penzance and the Atlantic grey seals of the Farne Islands - with each entry including a fact panel. An insightful introduction reveals the creative challenges the pair overcame during the book's creation (largely connected with the logistics of shooting and gathering the content). With stunning images throughout, the book is ideal for those who wish to gain greater insight into this increasingly popular genre of nature photography. Diver Magazine (Sept 16) "As expected from these talented photographers the images are outstanding and numerous, lending the book a coffee-table ambience. They showcase the captivating events detailed in the text, culminating in a pictorial tour of the 32 destinations. If you're like me, you'll dive right into the pages relating to destinations that you've already visited, bringing back the beautiful memories of your own adventures and experiences. Then it's on to the encounters that may have been on your wish-list for what seems like an eternity. For me it's leafy sea dragons that loom large, but I now know not only where to find them but what exposure protection to take and how to go about looking for these beautiful creatures of South Australia. "Still in time for late summer holidays comes this sumptuous collection of top dive sites from noted underwater photographer Nick Robertson-Brown FRPS and his partner Caroline. They select more than 30 of the best sites for underwater wildlife experiences and, as you'd expect, the photograpy is second to none. The duo are very conservation-driven too, so you can enjoy the dives in good conscience" Gerry Barnett, RPS Journal, August 2016.
