New World PublicationsNudibranch & Sea Slug Identification: Indo-Pacific — 2nd Edition, by Terrence Gosliner, Ángel Valdés and David Behrens.
When it comes to nudibranchs and sea slugs, two things are true: They’re quite difficult to ID at a glance, and the Indo-Pacific is absolutely crawling with them. In fact, there are about 3,000 described species, 40 percent of which have been found exclusively in this region.
That’s why divers and marine-biology lovers alike will rejoice at the arrival of Nudibranch & Sea Slug Identification: Indo-Pacific — 2nd Edition. This handy, hardcover identification guide is one of many published by New World Publications, whose easy-to-use fish-ID guides serve as the go-to companion for many divers.
The new edition features 185 new species, additional photos and an up-to-date classification. In total, 2,138 Indo-Pacific opisthobranchs are illustrated in the full-color guide, including many species that are currently undescribed.
The book is written by three of the most respected experts in the field: Gosliner has studied opisthobranchs for more than 50 years; Valdés has 140 papers on the topic to his name; and Behrens has penned several field guides and books on the subject.
Divers can purchase a physical copy of the ID guide or a PDF version at marinelifebooks.com for $65.
