
Books by our Members
Our amazing members have collectively published a large library of books. Here is a catalogue of our members books, with links to where you can purchase. Enjoy your read!

Swimming with Orca: My Life with New Zealand's Killer Whales by Ingrid N. Visser
Called orca by some and killer whales by others, these mysterious animals have become part of Ingrid’s life. She has got to know many orca by sight and calls them her friends. Her experiences with orca challenge their fearsome reputation: she gets into the water with them, watches them hunt, and communicates in any way she can.

Deep Water Gold - The Story of RMS Niagara - the Quest for New Zealand's Greatest Shipwreck Treasure by Keith R Gordon
Deep Water Gold is the complete story of RMS Niagara, a famous Pacific liner sunk in 1940 with eight tonnes of gold bullion off the Northland Coast of New Zealand by the German raider Orion. Keith Gordon links past with present in his story of the history of the Niagara, the German raid, the epic gold salvage ventures and exploring the shipwreck in deep water. A famous ship, wartime action, lost treasure and underwater exploration - a true adventure story to hold the interest of all.

Nobby the Orca: The true story of his rescue by Ingrid N.Visser
"Nobby the Orca" immerses your child into the true story of Nobby’s stranding, rescue and other adventures. Packed with real-life photographs and a wealth of accurate information, the authors (a qualified educator and a world renowned orca scientist), deliver a fun learning experience for ages 5 years and older.

Namibia: Photographs From an Ancient Land by Wayne Osborn
Namibia, Photographs from an Ancient Land showcases landscape, portraiture and wildlife images from Pam & Wayne Osborn’s travels through the Namibian wilderness.

The Unforgiving Minute by Tim Jarvis
An autobiographical account of what led him to make his first forays into polar exploration and the experiences he had along the way. An honest, at times frightening, at times humorous edge of the seat account of his bid for personal and geographical discovery at the limits of his ability. Tim’s first book.

Reef Fish: A Celebration of Indo-Pacific Fishes by Wayne Osborn
Reef Fish is a celebration of fishes of the Indo-Pacific region. Photographic images of 827 fish species are presented in this revised 2021 edition. They range from the famed Coral Triangle (Raja Ampat and Sulawesi), Australia and the Coral Sea.

Dining with Divers Volume 2 by David Strike
In Dining with Divers Volume 2 – A Taste for Adventure, Simon Pridmore and David Strike again invite an eclectic mix of diving personalities from around the world to share some memorable underwater moments and a recipe for a favourite meal.

Pocket Field Guide for Disaster Health Professionals: Missioncraft in Disaster Relief Series by Christina M. Drummond
The Pocket Field Guide for Disaster Health Professionals

Magnificent Mihirungs: The Colossal Flightless Birds of the Australian Dreamtime by Patricia
Over millions of years, Australia's unique biodiversity has produced a large cabinet of curiosities. Among the weirder members of this group were the Mihirungs, members of the now extinct family Dromornithidae. Made up of several genera of flightless birds―among them one of the very largest birds that ever lived―the dromornithids ranged from 60-kilogram beasts, 1.5 meters tall, to giants twice that size, weighing nearly half a metric ton.

Undara Volcano and its Lava Tubes by F. Anne Atkinson
A Geological Wonder of Australia In Undara Volcanic National Park North Queensland

Tanzania’s Serengeti & Selous: A Photographic Journal by Wayne Osborn
Tanzania’s Serengeti & Selous is a high quality wildlife and landscape portfolio of images from photographers Pam and Wayne Osborn. Its 443 pages span mammals, birds, reptiles and landscapes from the iconic Serengeti National Park and the vast UNESCO heritage listed Selous Game Reserve.

Richest Reefs Indonesia by Michael Aw
The words pristine and richest should not be thrown around lightly, however, as the amazing imagery in this book reveals this is exactly how to describe the reefs of Indonesia.
With more than 3500 species it is the heartland of biodiversity, akin to the forests of the Amazon. Michael has explored the reefs from the extreme west to the far east of Indonesia but has only scratched the surface of this vast archipelago.

Mawson Life and Death in Antarctica by Tim Jarvis
Tim’s fascinating account of his and fellow expeditioner John Stoukalo’s bid to shed light on events surrounding the 1913 Antarctic journey of legendary Australian explorer Sir Douglas Mawson – a journey that claimed the lives of both of Mawson’s companions.

An Essential Guide to Coral Reef Fishes and Invertebrates by Michael Aw
'An Essential Guide to Coral Reef Fishes & Invertebrates' takes you beyond other reference books of marine invertebrates, translating scientific jargon into an easy to understand language and associating these amazing inhabitants with our everyday life. This book probes into their lifestyles, from their choice of homes, to their favourite items on their menu. It also takes a whimsical look at their sometimes bizarre sexual preferences, habits, and explores the intricate network of life within the hierarchy of the coral reef kingdom. All species are illustrated with high quality photographs.

Painted Wolves of Africa: A Photographic Journal by Wayne Osborn
This book showcases our experiences with painted wolf packs during our African travels. It includes images from pups at the den through to the excitement and brutality of the hunt.

Elysium Heart of Coral Triangle by Michael Aw
The Coral Triangle, straddling the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, harbours the greatest biodiversity of marine life on the planet. It is home to a wondrous variety, including 75% of the world's coral species and around 2500 species of fish. The biological and environmental diversity is driven by the volcanically active and complex geology of the so called 'Ring of Fire'. Habitats range from underwater slopes of volcanic black sand to extensive coral reefs in atolls and vast calderas. While clearly vulnerable to increasing global threats such as climate change, pollution and overfishing, the Coral Triangle currently features some the richest coral reefs in the world.

Reef Life: A Celebration of Indo-Pacific Marine Life by Wayne Osborn
Reef life is a celebration of the stunning marine biodiversity of the Indo-Pacific region. It’s a companion volume to Reef Fish (which covers the same region) and is also available as an Apple Book.

Dreams from a Rainbow Sea Maldives by Michael Aw
Diving in the Maldives is like dreaming with your eyes open and dive gear on, it’s atolls filled with fantastic creatures, wirling rainbows and limitless technicolour brilliance. This medley of vividly colourful images and fairytales in which turtles save princesses from swashbuckling barracudas is a quest to capture this kaleidoscopic secret world of enchanting reefs in which one comes eye to eye with the cute, the ugly and bold denizens of our underwater world.

Essential Digital Underwater Photography Masterclass by Michael Aw with Mattieu Meur
This book is absolutely essential for those who want to shoot beautiful underwater pictures. The modules are precise and well thought-out, giving detailed descriptions and explanations for using cameras, exposure, lighting and shooting techniques for all aspects of underwater photography. A

Sperm Whales of the Azores: A Photographic Journey by Wayne Osborn
Sperm Whales of the Azores is a photographic journey of our five expeditions to the remote volcanic archipelago of The Azores to document and photograph their resident sperm whales. Our above and underwater photographs have documented new born calves feeding and interactions with their pod.