"One of the most spectacular and rewarding experiences life has to offer is the simple skill of snorkelling. For anyone visiting the tropical islands of the Pacific, south-east Asia and the Indian Ocean, just half an hour in the clear warm water with snorkel and mask is all it takes to unleash exclamations of wonder and delight. This book with its easy-to-follow chapter 'Learning to snorkel' is ideal for the novice on the coral reef. It is also an invaluable resource for the more experienced snorkeller. Subsequent chapters deal with the coral animals and reef structure, the plants, worms, mollusks, echinoderms, crustacea, fishes and reptiles. First aid and photographic hints are also covered."--Back cover.