Reviews of Caribbean Reef Life:
- "This book is the most comprehensive photographic compendium of Caribbean reef life available." Dr Joseph Pawlik, Dept of Biology and Marine Biology, UNC Wilmington
- "As a professional marine biologist with over 5000 dives on both sides of the Atlantic, I was stunned by the large number of fantastic photos of species that I have never seen before or, in many cases, have unsuccessfully tried to photograph . Simply marvellous!" Dr Peter Wirtz
- "Do not miss the opportunity to make your diving 1000 times more interesting by learning about the Caribbean Reef System and fishes. Mickey has spent an incredible amount of his life so far under the Caribbean Sea and has studied the ecosystem we love. You won't find a better read on the subject." (www.caribbean-diving.com)
- Having just returned from our first visit to Roatan in the Caribbean, this book illuminated our trip and was a great gift to our hosts. The color plates are magnificent. ( Lianne Magness)
- "I've already used it to identify a fish I couldn't find in any other resource. I especially like that as an ebook, it can go anywhere: a wonderful tool for divers who are traveling!" (Sue Beerman)
- We are avid scuba divers and underwater photographers. This is hands down THE BEST book for critter ID in the Caribbean (and we own all the others). You won’t regret getting this book. It is our #1 go-to book now. (Amazon Customer)
- "This book is law in our dive shop. We use it on a daily basis and sell them to anyone who will listen. I am now using the eBook on my Mac to identify photography subjects. It is a must have!! (Eric, Blue Island Divers)
- This book is the premier reference for fish identification in Caribbean waters. After many years of living on an island, we always reach for this book first when trying to identify something. The information here is up to date, clear and accurate. The added benefit of having more access to interesting facts about behaviors and habitats helps you find many creatures you might otherwise miss. The pictures are stunning and the layout is user-friendly; if you are diving in the Caribbean, this is your go-to guide! (CaribbeanDiveNerd, Amazon Customer)
- "Great Book, and it goes everywhere with us!" (Eric White)
- "I've been collecting shells for over 75 years, and there are several species depicted in this work that I have never seen alive. The photographs are technically superb and the efforts for scientific accuracy are laudable." Dr Harry Lee, FLMuseum of Natural History
- "What a wonderful book! ... Pictures are spectacular! Dr. María Ana Tovar-Hernández, UANL, Mexico
- Mickey Charteris is a walking, talking encyclopedia of sea life. We are all so fortunate that he has captured his immense expertise (and stunning photography) in this guide to Caribbean reef life. This is a must-have reference for any SCUBA diver, snorkeler, marine biologist, and ocean lover. Fish & creature ID made simple! (Michele, Amazon Customer)
- What a great book, informative and well written. I wasn't expecting to sit down and read it cover to cover... but it hooked quick! (Martina Spilker)
- Met the author on my dive trip to Cocoview Resort in Roatan. Ordered when I got home. Great reference to compare my photos and identify what I took photos of while on my dives. (Mike Sapp)
- "I like this book!" (Spencer Rose, Age 2)
- Excellent “go-to” book for fish, coral and other ocean creature identification. We even had the pleasure of meeting the author in person while visiting Coco View for a diving trip. Highly recommend this book for any diver. (Tracy Painter)
- A really beautiful book with stunning photographs and informative narrative. The amount of time put into creating this is astonishing. I would recommend this book to anybody who loves the underwater world. (Kate Armstrong, Utila)
- " I love it! The pictures are crisp and true which is unlike other fish identifications books. Your notes identified by a mask are so creative and helpful as a diver! At about 700 dives, I still find fish I have not seen before! " (Kimberly DeBruycker)
- "A great book on all things to do with life in the Caribbean. I recommend it highly to anyone who spends time underwater and those that would like to know more about what's there. A great field guide and critter reference. (Steve Harms)
- Great details, easy to find species. (Brian K Amazon Customer)
- "Wonderful book and fantastic photos. We use it every day in the dive shop and our divers love it!" (Michele Akel)
- Great photos but also interesting facts, observations, and descriptions about the reef life. Opens up a whole new world! (Amazon Customer)
- "Quite an amazing book!" (Caroline Norcross)
- This really is a comprehensive guide to the fishes and creatures in Roatan. Very beautiful clear images & well organized Index. (amazon Customer)
- "For me this book is an invaluable resource whether I’m teaching or leading dives. Students and experienced divers alike enjoy talking about their dives and what they’ve just seen so the information in the book really aids in the identification of what Caribbean Reef life they can typically see on any of Roatan' dives." (Di Faulkner)
- This is an amazing book! The pictures are phenomenal! (Amazon Customer)
- "Amazing resource for diving in the Western Caribbean with stunning photography and detailed descriptions. Available as an e-book in a variety of formats or traditional hard copy". (Karen Stephanyk)
- I am an avid scuba diver and love to identify everything I see. This is a great all in one reference with wonderful pictures enough of a description to make me happy. (Rebecca O'neil)
- "Love this book! It's a fantastic guide of Caribbean reef life and something every diver should have in their library, e-book or hard copy." (Sarah Freiermuth)
- "Beautiful pics - always something new to be learned!" (Sarah Lonergan)
- "Best Book for the Caribbean... PERIOD!" (Jason McNear)
- Great all in one resource! (Amazon Customer)
- "This is really something folks! I LOVE this collection and it is essential for any informed Caribbean diver! Buy it; you will enter the ranks of the intelligent and knowledgeable diver!" (Miriam Hanson)
- This is a great addition to our fish Library. (Paul B. Amazon customer)
- "This book is a great resource and a must for any keen diver whether a beginner or a master scuba diver . Download is easy and fast and there is a variety of different formats for different devices. There's also a paper back for 'the old school.' Get it while it's hot!" (Ben Coghill)
- Every dive shop in the Caribbean has this and is the "go-to" book for most Dive Masters that I have seen. It's big, heavy, and pretty complete. (Amazon Customer)
- "This is a great resource book. I've been diving for 30 years. I still can learn so much from great books this one. It's simple and very user friendly." (Darlene McDonald)
- Beautiful book! My scuba diving boys love it. (Amazon customer)
- I really like this iBook format. As a UK based diver I only get to Caribbean occasionally, so this book is also a memoire as well as a species guide. (Martin Pratt)
- Caribbean Reef Life just gets better and better. The fourth edition is a masterpiece, beautifully presented, comprehensively researched with breathtaking images. The ebook is convenient and easy to navigate.
This is THE essential identification resource for anyone diving in the Caribbean, recreationally or professionally.
If you want to know what you saw underwater buy this book. (Sam Ackroyd, Divemaster)