The Iure of the Iife that inhabits the cceans is no secret to scuba enthusiasts and snorkelers. Reef Life identifies the most-likely encountered underwater Iife in the tropical marine environment, including name, species, habitat, range and a description particular to the animai iIIustrated. With sections on fishes, aLgae and invertebrates, sharks and rays, marine mammals and reptiles, this guide reveals much abaut the range of ani mais and plants in the undersea ecosystern. Included is behavioral information on feeding, mimicry and symbiosis, providing insights into natural survival strategies taking piace among animals beneath the acean surface. More than 1.000 color photographs. Detailed species identification, including more than 400 ray-finned fishes. Maps and descriptions for exploring spectacular coral reef communities worLdwide. Extensive sections on the biology of ocean Life. A chapter on conservation.