New PNG Marine Life book lauched

[almitywife]

FYI guys.... a very good friend (Dave Harasti) has just released his much anticipated reference book of marine life in PNG (central province)!

Dave Harasti is a marine scientist (and nice guy) who works on threatened marine species for New South Wales Fisheries and spends much of his time working on the conservation of threatened marine species, in particular the Grey Nurse Shark and seahorses (which he is working on his PHD for)



Marine Life of Bootless Bay - Papua New Guinea - Mark Baine & David Harasti

This is an essential reference guide to the marine life of Bootless Bay, Central Province, Papua New Guinea. The guide is illustrated with over 900 photographs, covering 850+ species, and includes brief narratives on the biology and ecology of all major taxonomic groups, from algae and sponges to fish and reptiles. This guide is primarily aimed at those who live by, study or visit this remarkable area, which is home to a wealth of beautiful and unusual organisms. 3000 copies of the guide have been distributed to villages and local schools thoughout Papua New Guinea.

Many of the featured organisms are also found throughout Papua New Guinea, the guide therefore having national appeal. In addition, this guide covers many species occuring in the Indo-Pacific region making it a useful resource for visitors to many other countries including Indonesia, Solomon Islands and Australia.

This book was developed through the Motupore Island Research Centre with support from the University of Papua New Guinea, the Papua New Guinea Institute of Biodiversity (PINBio), the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and Project Aware.

ISBN: 9980-84-815-4

150 Pages

For further information on the guide visit the MIRC website or contact the author/photographer.




im not selling... just SUPER excited for him as he is a great guy that is so giving with his knowledge and training plus he is a genuine nice guy (and sorry girls, he aint single anymore!). i know quite a few SB'ers has been to PNG recently (or like me hope to visit soon!) so thought i would let you guys know also


congrats Dave... i hope it means many many more trips for many many more books

 

[tzaoshen]

hi
i'm based in port moresby and will be diving quite a bit over the next 2 years... the new book would be a great guide... any idea where i can purchase it in PNG?
cheers,
tz

 

[almitywife]

Tza, i will contact Dave Harasti tomorrow and ask him

i believe this book was going to be distrubuted in png as part of a education program also so it should be available there

when i get my answer i will post it here

cheers

 

[almitywife]

Tza, from the author himself.....

"Its free in PNG for local villagers and schools. Let him know that he can get a copy from Loloata Island Dive Resort of from MIRC on Motupore. Or he could even probably get one from the Uni as they have copies as well.

cheers,
Dave"



so hows that for good news!

 

[tzaoshen]

that's fantastic!
thanks a million... hope to be posting some pics soon...
cheers,
tz

 

[tzaoshen]

hey almity...
been trying to call up the MIRC education officer and UPNG but haven't been very successful (not surprising)...
is dave still in PNG? is there anyway to contact him directly? or perhaps he can provide a reliable contact at the Uni?
cheers,
tz

 

[almitywife]

hi TZ, Dave's in sydney right now (nelson bay actually) but i will ask him about his travel plans-i think he is heading to Indonesia next

according to his website, The Underwater Photo Gallery - Dave Harasti

"150 Pages. For further information on the guide visit the MIRC website or contact the author/photographer. "

you can email him direct via his website unless you want me to pm you his email address (same email as his website), let me know

cheers

 

[tzaoshen]

thanks almitywife...
tz