Roger Steene Books

Photographic reference of marine life found in the coral reefs of the Caribbean, Pacific, Japan, Australia, Southeast Asia and Indian Oceans.

Now available in the US, this revised and expanded fifth edition has been a standard reference for divers, anglers, and scientists for over 30 years. It covers 1,670 fish species found in tropical Southeast Asia, the Southern Pacific islands, and Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef and countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. This essential reference features a comprehensive identification guide to reef fish families, complete with a definitive index. The detailed Introduction discusses area coverage, faunal composition, biology, behavior, ecology, and classification of fishes. Originally titled Marine Fishes of South-East Asia, this edition includes numerous revisions in nomenclature for both scientific and common names, reflecting current accepted terminology. The common names are based on a recent initiative by the Australian Government and Seafood Services Australia. Each species is illustrated with detailed, full-color images by marine artists Roger Swainston and Jill Ruse, including over 35 new species, often showing both male and female examples. With more than 2,000 illustrations and 29 color photographs, this definitive field guide remains an invaluable resource for professionals and hobbyists alike.