{"product_id":"reef-smart-guides-northwest-florida-best-diving-spots-in-nw-florida-9781642506969","title":"Reef Smart Guides Northwest Florida: (Best Diving Spots in NW Florida)","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Definitive Guide to Scuba Diving and Snorkeling in Northwest Florida\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Reef Smart's waterproof cards and guidebook have become an essential part of all of our dive charters. They make the site briefing much more readily understood by our divers, letting them accurately see the dive before getting in the water. Highly \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003erecommended by this Captain and Instructor!\"\u003cb\u003e Pat Green (owner) - Panama City Diving\u003c\/b\u003e, Panama City Beach \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e#1 New Release in Scuba Travel Guides\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the authors of the Reef Smart Guide series comes \u003cem\u003eReef Smart Guides Northwest Florida\u003c\/em\u003e, a unique and essential scuba, snorkel, and surf travel guide for Northwest Florida diving.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA great travel gift. \u003c\/b\u003eThe ultimate guide for visitors and locals looking to spend time in Northwest Florida's Gulf of Mexico. This guidebook provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of beaches, shipwrecks, shore-accessible dive and snorkel reefs, and the top surfing sites in the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed descriptions and map art. \u003c\/b\u003eWith the help of Reef Smart's unique 3D-mapping technology, learn all you need to know about the region's top dive and snorkel sites, including the world famous Oriskany and historical wrecks of the Tarpon and Empire Mica. Snorkelers enjoy the maps of 27 shore-accessible sites along the coast, and all the information necessary for a great day in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't go diving without it. \u003c\/b\u003eThis indispensable resource helps you plan and execute dives without a hitch. Make sure to pack this unique guidebook with the rest of your scuba gear!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis guidebook provides: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescriptions of 137 dive and snorkel sites in the region, including 2 freshwater springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed 3D maps of 48 of the most popular sites, with details for an additional 9 sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA 33-page species guide to help you identify and understand the marine creatures you'll encounter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA unique and comprehensive SCUBA diving book. Also look for \u003cem\u003eReef Smart Guides Florida: Palm Beach\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eReef Smart Guides Florida: Fort Lauderdale\u003c\/em\u003e; and the best-selling \u003cem\u003eReef Smart Guides: Bonaire\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMcDougall, Peter:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in Canada, Peter received his undergraduate and Master's degrees from McGill University. His focus on behavioral ecology and coral reef ecology led him to two field seasons at Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados, in 1999 and again in 2002. After graduating in 2003, Peter moved to the United States and began a career in science communication and writing, publishing in both peer-reviewed academic journals and the popular press. He has written on a variety of coastal ecosystem issues, including extensive work surrounding the science of ocean acidification. He is a PADI Rescue Diver with over 300 dives in 19 years of experience.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopple, Ian:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in the U.K., Ian earned his undergraduate degree in oceanography from the University of Plymouth in 1994. He worked for five years at Bellairs Research Institute in Barbados, supporting research projects across the region, before completing his Master's in marine biology at McGill University in 2004. He co-founded a marine biology education company, Beautiful Oceans, before founding Reef Smart in 2015 to raise awareness and encourage people to explore the underwater world. Ian has published in both the scientific and mainstream media, including National Geographic, Scuba Diver Magazine and the Globe and Mail. He is a PADI Dive Master with over 3,000 dives in 25 years of diving experience.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWagner, Otto:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Born and raised in Romania, Otto graduated from the University of Art and Design in Cluj, Romania in 1991. He moved to Canada in 1999 where he studied Film Animation at Concordia University in Montreal. In 2006, Otto turned to underwater cartography and pioneered new techniques in 3D visual mapping. He co-founded Art to Media and began mapping underwater habitats around the world. Throughout his 25-year career, Otto has received numerous awards and international recognition for his work, including the Prize of Excellence in Design from the Salon International du Design de Montréal. He has also illustrated seven books. 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