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Islamorada (Hardcover)
Brad Bertelli, Jerry Wilkinson
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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Key Largo (Hardcover)
Brad Bertelli, Jerry Wilkinson
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R842
R691
Discovery Miles 6 910
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Avid snorkelers, families, and novices will find this guide to
Florida snorkeling invaluable. ""Snorkeling Florida"" identifies
fifty unique snorkeling sites from Panhandle to Keys. The best
public sites throughout the state are featured, including coral
reefs, sea-grass beds, shipwrecks, springs, and rivers. Snorkelers
will be informed on where to go, what to bring, and what to
expect.Each site is described in detail and rated by difficulty
(from beginner to advanced). Directions, boat ramp locations,
physical characteristics of the site, likely animal life to be
spotted, best times to explore, and the area's historical
information are provided. Brad Bertelli also provides additional
recommendations for local sightseeing at each location.Throughout
the book, Bertelli addresses questions and concerns about the use
of equipment, questionable creatures such as sharks, alligators,
jellyfish, and stingrays, the rules and regulations regarding
harvesting of lobster and scallops, Diver Down flags,
spear-fishing, and manatee interaction. He also offers advice to
the novice on how to choose the proper gear and appropriate
precautions to take before getting in the water.From coral reefs to
clear blue water, this book covers the best public sites throughout
the state.
The Florida Reef is known for its brilliant corals as much as it is
for sunken pirate treasure. From Carysfort Reef to Indian Key to
Dry Tortugas National Park, the Florida Keys provide many excellent
and diverse snorkelling opportunities. Snorkeling the Florida Keys
dives into more than forty sites, including reefs, wrecks, and
beaches. The third largest barrier reef system in the world runs
along the east side of the Florida Keys and is fed by the
nutrient-rich waters of the Gulf Stream, which support the abundant
growth of bright-hued corals. These warm waters are also home to
spectacular animal life. From seahorses to manatees, nature’s
most intriguing wonders can be found right around an outcropping of
coral or grazing in algae. While today these reefs are a playground
for snorkelers, fishermen, and divers, these waters were once
feared by sailors. The corals lurking just beneath the surface were
ship killers, stony daggers capable of carving up a wooden hull.
Today those sunken ships provide stunning backdrops for snorkelling
exploits. Brad Bertelli takes the guesswork out of navigating and
exploring the Florida Reef. He provides practical travel advice and
GPS coordinates to easily access each site, as well as useful
information such as water depth, key features, notable shipwrecks,
and other engrossing historical facts. Snorkeling the Florida Keys
is a great read and a useful guide for divers seeking adventure. It
is also suited for armchair travellers, who, without setting a fin
in the water, can enjoy the conquests and mishaps of the
larger-than-life historical figures who sailed the great Florida
Reef.
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