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Shore Fishes of Hawaii by John Randall
A must-have for Hawaii REEF volunteers!
Hawaii's Fishes by John Hoover
Also necessary for any serious fishwatcher in Hawaii!
Reef Fish Identification, Tropical Pacific by Gerald Allen, Roger Steene, Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach
An excellent and thorough guide to reef fishes across the Pacific by the co-founders of REEF
The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs; Peter F. Sale (Ed.)
1993 volume includes contibutions from many scientists on research subjects such as: reef fish evolution, trophic ecology, larval and juvenile ecology, reproductive and life history patterns, community organization, and fisheries and management
Coral Reef Fishes: Dynamics and Diversity in a Complex Ecosystem; Peter F. Sale (Ed.)
A companion and successor to The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs, an up-to-date review of research in the field of reef fish ecology
Hawaii's Sea Creatures, A Guide to Hawaii's Marine Invertebrates by John Hoover
Another great marine life reference by John Hoover
An Underwater Guide to Hawaii by Ann Fielding & Ed Robinson
An excellent ecological and identification guide with amazing photos
Sea Turtles: An Ecological Guide by David Gulko, Karen Eckert
A great new book on sea turtles! A portion of the monies from sales go to support a nonprofit organization (WIDECAST) that works to protect sea turtles.
Marine Mammals by Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, and Pieter Arend Folkens
An advanced textbook that uses an evolutionary framework.
Hawaiian Coral Reef Ecology by David Gulko
A comprehensive & fun reference on coral reef ecology!
Life and Death of Coral Reefs by Charles Birkeland
THE scientific reference for the coral reef ecosystem.
World Atlas of Coral Reefs by Mark D. Spalding
Great resource on coral reefs in general, and reef ecosystems throughout the world
Hello, Fish : Visiting the Coral Reef by Sylvia Earle
Children's book for grades K-4
Jump into Science: Coral Reefs by Sylvia Earle
Children's book for grades K-2
Sealife: A Complete Guide to the Marine Environment by Geoffrey Waller
"Complete" is an understatement! This book contains an amazing diversity of information about the ocean and all forms of marine life, including detailed background information and resources
The Oceans by Ellen Prager and Sylvia Earle
The Living Ocean: Understanding and Protecting Marine Biodiversity by Sylvia Earle
Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life by James L. Sumich
textbook
Marine Biology: An Ecological Approach (5th Edition) by James W. Nybakken
textbook
Marine Biology : Function, Biodiversity, Ecology by Jeffrey S. Levinton
textbook
Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History by Stephen Jay Gould
Ever Since Darwin: Reflections in Natural History by Stephen Jay Gould
The Diversity of Life by E.O. Wilson
The Future of Life by E.O. Wilson
The Book of Life: An Illustrated History of the Evolution of Life on Earth, Second Edition by Stephen Jay Gould
Naturalist by E.O. Wilson
Sea Change: A Message of the Oceans by Sylvia Earle

Sylvia Earle's biography and message of marine conservation
Sylvia Earle by Beth Baker
A biography of Sylvia Earle for grades 5-9
Among Whales by Roger Payne
Reason for Hope by Jane Goodall
A Mile In Her Boots: True Stories by Women Who Work in the Wild by Jennifer Bove
A collection of essays about women in outdoor professions, including one by Judy Edwards about the work of Cheryl King!