References

Resources consulted for reef species identification

This page lists the principal resources and publications consulted to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the species identification data provided throughout the Bonaire Reef website and Bonaire Fish ID app.

The ability to share the Bonaire reef's amazing biodiversity is only possible because of the dedicated work of marine scientists, field experts, researchers, and the many divers and volunteers who take part in citizen science projects. Thanks go to all the people, organizations, and marine enthusiasts whose work in underwater photography, taxonomy, and ecological studies made this Website and App possible, as well as those who reached out with information and support.

Books

• Caribbean Reef Life, A Field Guide for Divers, 4th Edition, Mickey Charteris, 2022, https://www.caribbeanreeflife.com
• Reef Fish Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas, 4th Edition, Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach, New World Publications Inc, 2014, https://fishid.com
• Reef Creature Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas, 3rd Edition, Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach, Les Wilk, New World Publications Inc, 2013, https://fishid.com
• Reef Coral Identification, Florida Caribbean Bahamas, 3rd Edition, Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach, New World Publications Inc, 2013, https://fishid.com
• Reef Fish Behavior, Florida Caribbean Bahamas, 2nd Edition, Ned & Anna DeLoach with Paul Humann, New World Publications Inc, 2019, https://fishid.com
• Reef Fish ID DVD: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas - Interactive Edition, 4th Edition, Kris Wilk, ReefNet Inc, 2007, https://reefnet.ca
• Cayman Has Nudibranchs and Other Sea Slugs, Everett M. Turner Jr., Essi Evans, Cynthia Abgarian, 2020.
• Cayman Has Shrimp and Amphipods, Isopods, Mysids and Spiders, Everett M. Turner Jr., Essi Evans, Cynthia Abgarian, 2019.
• Cayman Has Crabs! and Lobsters, Everett M. Turner Jr., Essi Evans, Cynthia Abgarian, 2016.
• Cayman Has Worms!, Everett M. Turner Jr., Essi Evans, Cynthia Abgarian, 2014.
• Caribbean Sea Slugs, 1st Edition, Ángel Valdés, Jeff Hammon, David Behrens, Anne Dupont, Sea Challengers Natural History Books, 2006.

Websites

• Ellen Muller's Photo Galleries, Ellen Muller, pbase.com, https://pbase.com/imagine
• Florent's Guide To The Tropical Reefs - Caribbean Reefs, Florent Charpin, Reef Guide, https://reefguide.org
• Fishes of the Greater Caribbean, D. Ross Robertson and James Van Tassell, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, https://biogeodb.stri.si.edu
• Reef Environmental Education Foundation, REEF, https://www.reef.org
• Coral Reef Fish, Benjamin Victor, Coral Reef Fish, https://www.coralreeffish.com
• Jacksonville Shells - Identification Guide for Shells, Jacksonville Shell Club, https://www.jaxshells.org
• SE Florida Sea Slugs, Linda Ianniello, Linda I Photography, https://lindaiphotography.com
• Underwater Photography Galleries, Carlos Estapé, Carlos & Allison Estapé Photography, https://carlosestape.photoshelter.com
• Dutch Caribbean Species Register, Naturalis Biodiversity Center, https://www.dutchcaribbeanspecies.org
• Sponge Guide, University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW), https://spongeguide.uncw.edu

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about the use of these references, please contact us at fishid@bonairereef.com.