The waters that surround Seychelles are home to over 1,000 species of fish and 300 species of coral. The islands are visited by giant Whale Sharks and Manta Rays, and are home to the critically endangered Hawksbill and Green Turtles. Its warm tropical waters and coral reefs teeming with fish mean that Seychelles is a popular diving destination. This lavishly illustrated book showcases the extraordinary marine environment of Seychelles' islands. The diverse marine habitats, including coral reefs, granite seascapes, mangroves and seagrass beds, are home to vibrant communities of marine fauna and flora. Underwater Eden encapsulates the wonder of Seychelles' seas and highlights the creatures that call them home. With the effects of climate change becoming increasingly apparent throughout the world's oceans, the authors' stunning photographs capture the beauty of Seychelles waters while they are still vibrant and relatively undisturbed. Chapters on ecosystems, turtles, fishes, Marine Protected Areas and conservation describe and illustrate the marvels of this underwater world.

About the Author
Christophe Mason-Parker has been fascinated by the marine environment for as long as he can remember. He has worked on several conservation projects from Southeast Asia to the Caribbean and is now living in Seychelles where he runs Global Vision International's volunteer- based, marine and terrestrial conservation expeditions. Joe Daniels is an award-winning underwater photographer and keen conservationist. He has worked in many outstanding locations throughout the world, however it is his long-standing fascination with Seychelles, which has seen him continually return to the archipelago to work on marine conservation and research projects.


Book Information
ISBN 9781909612976
Author Christophe Mason-Parker
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd
Publisher John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd