Reef Libre: Cuba — The Last, Best Reefs in the World

By Robert Wintner

As tourism opens up in Cuba, American divers can soon explore the country’s pristine reefs. Take a stunning sneak peek at the marine life, from yellowtail snapper to goldentail moray eels, with Reef Libre.

Zach Stovall

Sea Turtle Scientist

By Stephen R. Swinburne

Tracking, migration, conservation and history fill the pages of this book on sea turtles, meant to educate readers on how these creatures have become endangered and the efforts to keep them from disappearing altogether.

Zach Stovall

Creatures of the Deep

By Erich Hoyt

Scientists discover more than 2,000 new species annually. Since many of us can only dream of encountering these rare creatures, it’s nice to know we can skim these pages filled with photos of them.

Zach Stovall

Deep

By James Nestor

While scuba divers rely on their (sometimes bulky) life-support equipment, free divers seem to magically descend into the deep on a single breath, with free range of motion. Journalist James Nestor documents their journey as he dives into the exciting yet peaceful world of the free diver.

Zach Stovall

Ocean Country

By Liz Cunningham

Recovering from a near-drowning accident, author Liz Cunningham embarks on a journey around the globe to understand the threats to our ocean. Apart from being an emotional adventure story, her memoir is also a call to action on the state of the oceans. Even better: 21 percent of royalties will be donated to the New England Aquarium’s Marine Conservation Action Fund.

Zach Stovall

Diving the World

By Beth and Shaun Tierney

Anyone looking to create the ultimate dive-site bucket list should flip through the pages of Diving the World. Visibility, currents and temperatures are all included to help readers decide where their next dive plan will take them. The book covers everything from costs to the local language, and provides maps and vibrant photos of the wildlife.

Zach Stovall