Celebrating tiny marine life of a coral reef

Forget sharks, rays and large pelagics … meet the real inhabitants

Author: Pat
22nd September 2024
 

Coral Triangle Cameos - cover

A new book focusing on the often overlooked smaller creatures of coral reefs is published this autumn.

‘Coral Triangle Cameos – Biodiversity and the small majority’ opens up the world of the coral reef ecosystem by celebrating its smallest inhabitants.

Forget sharks, rays and large pelagics: the real inhabitants of the reef are the millions of shrimps, damselfishes, cephalopods and many others who make up the ‘silent majority.’

If you’re not familiar, the Coral Triangle is an area of ocean in the western Pacific. These pristine coral reefs lie in the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the Solomon Islands.

Forget sharks, rays and large pelagics … meet the real inhabitants

Author Alan Powderham with Coral Triangle Cameos book

Author Alan Powderham with his book (and camera rig)

The book’s contents promise to be a visual feast. Author and acclaimed underwater photographer of 40-odd years Alan J Powderham has crammed around 300 high quality images in glossy format, to represent the Coral Triangle in full.

Additional context and commentary is provided within the text courtesy of renowned marine biologist Dr Sancia ET van der Meij.

Available now in hardback from Dived Up Publications and from retailers, ‘Coral Triangle Cameos’ promises to enthrall underwater photographers, particularly those interested in close-up and macro photography.

It sounds like an overdue celebration of important creatures which help maintain healthy reefs, and will be well-received by nature enthusiasts and anyone fascinated by the delicate balance of marine ecosystems.

 
 
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