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1: thorough identification guide
This was perfect for my recent trip to the Big Island. My 7yr old son is a nature enthusiast - and we couldn't get enough time snorkeling. This book was perfect for identifying the fish we saw (I had a waterproof case for my digital camera).
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2: Second Edition is even better
Released late in 2007 in the islands, the 2nd edition has new, and software enhanced photographs, and more species. I go back and forth between Hoover and Randall (Shore Fishes of Hawai`i) to identify reef fish.
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3: Undersea Eye Candy!
A comprehensive and visually delightful treat for snorkelers and scuba divers, alike. Lot's of pictures and they're all labeled with the area where each specimen was photographed. A must for anyone planning to spend time exploring the sealife in Hawaii!
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4: One Fish, Two Fish...
The photography in this book is amazing. Beautiful, clear color shots are on every page of this book. The information is good and relevant. I was able to identify many of the fish I saw snorkeling in Maui in this book.
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5: A good way to ID all those little fishies on the reef
I recently went to Hawaii and decided to do some snorkeling for the first time in my life. What a blast!! The variety and colors of fishes and corals are truly stunning and if your are like me you may not be satisfied with just seeing all the pretty colors, you may in fact want to identify the things you are seeing. If thats the case then this book is hands down the most affordable and reliable guide you can purchase when planning that snorkeling vacation in Hawaii.
I found the photos and the text to be very well done and informative. Each family of fish is given a good life history account and species accounts are nice and succinct. There is also great info on where to dive and snorkel while you are in Hawaii and also the fish names are given in English, Latin and Hawaiian.
For a novice like me this book was a great find and it helped me immensely in making some sense of the great variety of fish life I found on the reef. A word of warning however: while its great to be able to identify the fish species you are seeing don't get too caught up in trying to ID everything you come across. For one thing its next to impossible without having a much more technical book than this one. Still this is a great little introductory level book for appreciating the diversity of fish life in Hawaiian waters. Sometimes it is just as rewarding to relax and enjoy the spectacle of the reef life itself without having to try and remember the color patterns on every little fish you encounter. So, purchase this book if you are heading to Hawaii and enjoy the truly stunning world of the coral reef.
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