For ages 8-10. The lively, authentic drawings and descriptive paragraphs of this book tell why Hawaiian coral reefs are unique and environmentally important. Boasting some of the world's most richly coloured animals, the Hawaiian reefs are home to many found nowhere else on earth. The author depicts 100 animals and reef plants, lists their Hawaiian, English and scientific names, and helps the reader to understand why the fragile coral reefs must be protected and how each of us can help.

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book includes over 200 colorable illustrations to help the reader learn to identify these colorful and fascinating fishes. Each illustration is accompanied by a complete description of the fish, including the scientific, common and Hawaiian names. Their anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies are also explained in a fully illustrated section devoted to these topics. In addition, an overview of coral reef ecology is provided to help the reader understand the relationship between the fishes and the coral reef. This book may be used by the casual snorkeler, diver, or marine enthusiast. Students of marine biology will also find it to be a useful tool for academic work and practical monitoring projects. This book can also be used in the classroom to supplement a course in marine biology or ecology, or it may simply be used by younger audiences who just want to enjoy coloring in the fishes.

Depicts " ... a host of marine creatures for whom the coral reef is home: seahorse, butterflyfish, hawksbill turtle, parrotfish, octopus, damselfish, moray eel, sea cucumber, dolphin, hydromedusa jellyfish, sea dragon, royal empress angelfish, triggerfish, moorish idol and many more. Detailed captions provide a fascinating overview of the great diversity of life on coral reefs"--Back cover.

"Coloring book highlights include black and white line drawings of 15 fish commonly found in Hawaiʻi, descriptions of the fish and their locations, fishes' common name, scientific name, and Hawaiian name"--Page 4 of cover.

hawaiian triggerfish coral reef tropical fish Coloring Book For Adults. Large Size format 8.5" x 11" pages High quality paper Perfect for all coloring mediums Printed single sided on bright white paper

The wonderful underwater world of corals -- their curious lifestyles, the reef as a living system and the importance of coral reefs.

Informative text and fun-to-color line drawings present basic information about coral reefs, with an emphasis on Hawai'i and the Pacific.