Norbert Wu, one of the world's preeminent underwater photographers, covers the globe from the popular California Coast to remote outposts of Antarctica and pristine tropical shores.

Ken McAlpine's colorful and informative text provides crucial information for divers--the best seasons to dive specific areas, unique geographical aspects of each locale, popular dive sites within each destination, and the ideal times and places to see favorite species and extraordinary behaviors--and topside tips for the non-diver. Diving the World also touches on current conservation issues related to the seas and their inhabitants, while offering hope for future preservation of these natural wonderlands.