About this item
A guide to 250 dives in the world's 70 best locations. Diving vacations are expensive, and good advance planning is critical. Lavishly illustrated, Dive provides comprehensive information on each destination -- its history, geography, marine life and special attractions. Informative maps pinpoint the diving sites. Quick reference charts list general conditions, such as water temperatures, visibility, "must sees," strong currents and travel advice. The expanded new edition includes up-to-date information, as well as new -- and more accessible -- sites. Among the book's features are: More than 300 spectacular underwater photographs A grading system ranging from beginner to expert Authoritative diving notes from experts Support facilities such as dive centers, hospitals and recompression chambers Important safety information for each site Practical travel advice: how to get there, visa requirements, equipment availability.
About the Author
A successful explorer, marine biologist and writer, Monty Halls has led numerous expeditions and projects throughout the world, including three circumnavigations of the earth seeking out the greatest encounters in the oceans. His television credits include presenting Channel 4's Journey to the Centre of the Earth (the science behind Jules Verne's novel), Discovery's Rebuilding the Past (an attempt to recreate an Iron Age settlement) and Five's Great Ocean Adventures, for which he was also the author of the accompanying book. Monty operates the adventure travel company, Full Circle Expeditions, and is also a leading motivational speaker.
