I am starting to build a library of marine ID books, it is time to know more about what I am seeing underwater. It is exciting to reach the point of having seen and photographed enough critters to want to invest in the books to do so.
My #1 addiction right now is focused on marine polyclads and opisthobranchs. Endless variety and color, and easy to photograph for ID. I am interested in all regions, but for now and the foreseeable future I will be diving mostly tropical Pacific and especially in SE Asia and am looking for books that focus on that area of the globe.
I think I am fairly well covered on nudibranchs with Nudibranchs of the World by Debelius & Kuiter and Coleman's Nudibranch Encyclopedia on the way soon. I really like Coleman's 1001 Nudibranchs but it is out of print and looks like it will be replaced by his new book. Any other recommendations are welcome.
I am having a harder time finding resources for flatworm ID. Right now I am looking at the Flatworm Set by Newman & Cannon, which includes the book Marine Flatworms and the CD Fabulous Flatworms for about AU$90. Also I like Nudibranchs & Sea Snails by Debelius, although it is not focused on flatworms, it has a small flatworm section, and the rest of the book is good for snails n slugs. Can anybody point me towards other books I should consider?
The 1990 edition Manual of Marine Invertebrates by Haywood & Wells is available for $6, I reckon I should pick it up for that price, but can't find any reviews.
I know there are several good web sites for slug aficionados, but want to include hard copys that I can hold in my hands and flip thru at my leisure. And I'm on a dial-up connection for half the year...
I would really appreciate feedback on my picks and any other worthy books before I shell out too many clams:theyareon
My #1 addiction right now is focused on marine polyclads and opisthobranchs. Endless variety and color, and easy to photograph for ID. I am interested in all regions, but for now and the foreseeable future I will be diving mostly tropical Pacific and especially in SE Asia and am looking for books that focus on that area of the globe.
I think I am fairly well covered on nudibranchs with Nudibranchs of the World by Debelius & Kuiter and Coleman's Nudibranch Encyclopedia on the way soon. I really like Coleman's 1001 Nudibranchs but it is out of print and looks like it will be replaced by his new book. Any other recommendations are welcome.
I am having a harder time finding resources for flatworm ID. Right now I am looking at the Flatworm Set by Newman & Cannon, which includes the book Marine Flatworms and the CD Fabulous Flatworms for about AU$90. Also I like Nudibranchs & Sea Snails by Debelius, although it is not focused on flatworms, it has a small flatworm section, and the rest of the book is good for snails n slugs. Can anybody point me towards other books I should consider?
The 1990 edition Manual of Marine Invertebrates by Haywood & Wells is available for $6, I reckon I should pick it up for that price, but can't find any reviews.
I know there are several good web sites for slug aficionados, but want to include hard copys that I can hold in my hands and flip thru at my leisure. And I'm on a dial-up connection for half the year...
I would really appreciate feedback on my picks and any other worthy books before I shell out too many clams:theyareon