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by Tim Rock (Author)
Sometimes called "diving's best-kept secret" the western Pacific island of Guam has some of the most amazing diversity in the marine world. It is Micronesia's largest island but is only 30 miles long and ten miles wide. But small things come in excellent packages as divers will find more than 400 coral species, 1000 fish species, 14 marine mammals and numerous invertebrates. This makes the island a treasure trove of undersea wonders.
Add to that World War I & II sunken ships, planes and other remnants plus deep drop-offs and amazingly clear and warm waters. Plus, on land, the island is easy to get to and well-equipped with many hotels and restaurants for any diver on most any budget.
The islands of Rota and Saipan in the Mariana Islands lie north of Guam and are also lush gems with much to see above and below the ocean.
New for 2019, this guide has it all and it written by Lonely Planet author and Guam resident and internationally published photojournalist Tim Rock.
New photos and updated descriptions accompany approximate dive positions, maps, general location, most frequently dived depths, type of dive that can be expected, the dominant marine life and logistical requirements.
Author Biography
Author Tim Rock is an internationally published marine photojournalist, who has lived in Micronesia for thirty years and is widely acknowledged as the top expert on diving in the region. He has written dive guides for Pisces and Lonely Planet and is currently producing a new updated series for 2016, featuring the islands of Micronesia and Southeast Asia. Look out for other guides on diving and snorkeling Palau, Guam, Bali and Raja Ampat & Eastern Indonesia. When he is not writing Tim travels the world taking for underwater, aerial, cultural, marine and travel related images. His photographs of beautiful coral reefs, dolphins, whales and beaches are featured in galleries, books and magazines all over the world.
