100 Dives of a Lifetime :The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations
100 Dives of a Lifetime :The World's Ultimate Underwater Destinations
hardback
Published:
21 March, 2019
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Description
Filled with more than 350 images from National Geographic, 100 Dives of a Lifetime provides the ultimate bucket list for ardent scuba divers and aspirational travelers alike. From diving with manta rays at night in Kona, Hawaii, and swimming with hammerheads of Cocos Island in Costa Rica to exploring caves in Belize's Lighthouse Atoll and diving beneath the ice floes of Antarctica, this exquisite inspirational book is filled with beautiful imagery, marine life guides, trusted travel tips, and expert diving advice from world-famous National Geographic divers and explorers like Brian Skerry, Jessica Cramp, and David Doubilet. Organized by diving experience and certification level--from beginner open water and wreck dives to expert cold water and cave dives--each location offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the magic of our world's oceans--from your armchair or with your scuba gear in tow.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781426220074 |
| ISBN10 | 1426220073 |
| Number Of Pages | 400 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | National Geographic Society |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
“If you are a diver, this book will add to the list of places you want to explore for sure. My husband and my bank account may not be pleased I have this to consult and to dream over but I am glad I can revisit the pages, at least until I can dive the actual sites.”—BookNAround
“Well, this book is more about scuba diving than snorkeling, but it’s not JUST for divers. The pictures inside are as glorious as you’d imagine from National Geographic…it made me feel wanderlust to visit all these places…Talk about a bucket list for travel!” –Jennifer – Tar Heel Reader
“Are you wondering where to #dive next? I want to go to every site in this book that I have not been to yet and go back to the ones I have. I might sleep with this book under my pillow!” –Instagram: @wesaidgotravel
“So you don’t have to be a diver to appreciate a book like this. The beautiful photos are impressive but the book also opened my eyes to many places I’ve never heard of… This was a great book to pore over and dream up travel plans with.” –Real Life Reading
“I swear that I’m going to take up diving because of this book.” –The Wayfaring Voyager
“Do you need a bucket list of breathtaking dive sites to visit? Do you need some new reading material? Look no further!!!” –Instagram: @vibesandhorizons
“Now National Geographic is giving all of us a glimpse into this aquatic wonderland in its breathtaking new book…So whether you have your scuba gear already packed and ready to go, simply love spectacular photography of nature’s eye candy, or have been contemplating investing in scuba lessons before taking your next vacation…this is better than escapist fiction, this volume provides authentic life-affirming real-world beauty that makes us appreciate this rock we call home all over again.” –Jathan & Heather
“This book, quite simply, takes my breath away.” –Instagram: @shereadswithcats
“Explore 100 breathtaking scuba diving sites across 60 countries and 6 continents through stunning National Geographic photography, expert tips, and cutting-edge travel advice.” –Insider
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Author's Bio
BRAIN SKERRY is a photojournalist specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contract photographer for National Geographic. In 2014 he was named a National Geographic Photography Fellow. In 2015 he was named a Nikon Ambassador, and in 2017 the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year. An award-winning photographer, Skerry is praised worldwide for his aesthetic sense as well as his journalistic drive for relevance. He lives in York, Maine. Twitter: @Brian_Skerry. Instagram: @BrianSkerry. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brian-Skerry/145684658791299