: Reef Fishes of the Maldives by Dr. R. Charles Anderson The coral reef fishes of the Maldives are among the most colorful to be seen anywhere in the world. They are also among the most diverse. Presented here are underwater pictures of all of the commoner and more conspicuous species, enabling anyone to make a start at fish identification. For every visitor to the Maldivian reefs, this is the book to open up a whole new understanding and appreciation of this underwater paradise.